Economic development through tourism Summer is in full swing in Rockwall and our businesses are rolling out the red carpet to welcome the thousands that visit the Harbor and other hot spots in Rockwall every year. Rockwall is a vacation destination year round, but we experience a surge of vacationers and “staycationers” during the summer months and they make a tremendous impact on our sales tax revenue. […]
June 26, 2012 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Chase Home Physical Therapy with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 19. Chase Home Physical Therapy Services is an in-home therapy provider that offers gait training, therapeutic exercises, balance training, home safety evaluations, self care and home management training, therapeutic modalities and manual […]
Free outdoor movie series concludes with “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” (Fort Worth) June 26, 2012 – The 2012 “Stars under the Stars” outdoor movie series in Sundance Square will conclude Thursday, June 28, with the showing of “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg. The 2011 action-packed film is […]
June 25, 2012 – More than 120 people competed in the inaugural TollTag Triathlon, held June 17 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event, organized by the Greater Lewisville Kiwanis Club, raised more than $7,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. “We were pleased to raise a sizeable donation for CASA, […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Carino’s Italian, located at 819 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall, as Business of the Month for June 2012. Manager Alphanzo Dixon accepted the award. At Carino’s Italian, they value their customer relationships because that is the true pulse of their success. Their mission is to create an exceptional experience for […]
(Dallas) June 25, 2012 – McCarthy Building Companies Inc., a Texas builder for 33 years, was awarded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs design/build, Combined Heat and Power, Cogeneration facilities project at the VA Dallas Medical Center. While McCarthy is building major healthcare facilities for the VA, the $23 million project is the company’s first stand-alone […]
Register: 972-771-5733 or RockwallChamber.org (Rockwall) June 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Chamber Caddyschack Golf Tournament on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, formerly The Shores. The event is open to the public but participation is limited, so register early. Individual registration fee is $150; […]
July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]
Wherefore art thou, Romeo? This handsome cat is serenading you beneath your balcony, asking you to take him into your heart. And what a lover he is! You’ll feel like the star of the show when this handsome boy begins showering you with affection. Romeo tested as FiV positive, which means he needs to be […]
25 Families from each Hawaiian Falls Park to receive free tickets and more Summer is a time for fun in the sun, taking time off and creating special memories with family and friends. But not everyone is so fortunate. Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual you know who needs a special […]