A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center, has graduated from the program […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended a special program this month here in Rockwall. The cohort participated in a program called “SIMSOC,” which is a societal simulation that involves being placed in a virtual community of people with a variety of resources and needs. The purpose is to emulate […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at www.rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, kicked off in a big way during this past weekend’s Festival of Trees. Those wishing to donate should purchase a $20 to $25 gift appropriate for the child listed on the front of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Each year, dedicated volunteers with Soroptimist Rockwall prepare holiday feasts and treats for residents at Reese Manor – a senior housing complex located at 100 Lake Meadows Drive. Their generous efforts are part of the Soroptimist S.T.A.R.S. (Soroptimist Toasting Area Retired Seniors) project that began over 17 years ago. As […]
WYLIE, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The votes are in, and the public has spoken! In-Sync Exotics is the Best Outdoor Activity in DFW! In an annual contest sponsored by The Dallas Morning News, the public was asked to vote for their favorites in a variety of categories. In-Sync Exotics was up against some stiff competition, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]
HEATH, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The Heath Holiday Home Tour is back to kick off the 2021 Holiday season. The tour will showcase six fabulous Heath homes decked out for the holidays. This year welcomes the addition of a Candlelight Tour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, followed by the traditional daytime tour […]
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has graduated from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 11, 2021) Two Rockwall High School students signed their official commitment letters to attend and play lacrosse in college. Jadyn Coleman, daughter of Kimba and Amy Coleman, will attend Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Emily Leal, daughter of Fred and Veronica Leal, will attend Quincy University in Quincy, IL. Amy Coleman […]