(FATE, TX — May 11, 2020) We have been through a lot together in the past few weeks. I think we can all agree we have endured unprecedented times, but, thankfully we can now start to look at the brighter days ahead. We are well positioned to execute our commercial development strategy. While we celebrate […]
May 10, 2020 – As Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) goes through DNI (Director of National Intelligence) confirmation process, his former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, has launched a campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District. According to Jason Ross For Congress website, the 4th District of Texas first became Jason’s home in the 1980’s when his […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Randy Monk is a friend of mine and been our family barber for several years. I manage his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/randysbarbershoprockwall/ as a token of appreciation. Tuesday through Saturday for the past three years, Randy Monk opens Randy’s Barber Shop bright and early, often to an eager patron or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) The membership of Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends has approved by acclamation the Board of Trustees for the 2020/2021 club year. They are as follows: Nancy Clark, President Carol Greenhalgh, 1st Vice President (Programs) Cherry Frye, 2nd Vice President (Membership) Vicki Jolley, Secretary Viki Cornelius, Treasurer On behalf of all the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) For someone who has spent most of her life loving and supporting the arts community, Joetta Currie has recently completed two commissioned triptych pieces of art for the Rockwall School of Music. “Ever since moving into our new building a year ago, we’ve always had a dream of decorating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) The SBA’s “CARES ACT” was supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Yet for many owners, it proved just the opposite. That’s where Lakeside Bank, the oldest and only locally-owned bank in Rockwall County, stepped in to do what some of the nation’s biggest banks wouldn’t. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Following the closure of schools due to COVID-19, local Sylvan Learning franchise owner Mark Dempsey saw an immediate need for greater online access and virtual learning resources in the community. To help parents who suddenly found themselves teaching their kids for the first time, he decided to bring Sylvan’s […]
(Rowlett, Texas – May 6, 2020) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and business organizations, including the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC), advocating for a grant-based federal assistance program to power the resilience of American enterprise. Together, the Coalition’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2020 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 6. By city charter, vacancies on the City Council, other than the mayor, are filled by a majority vote of the remaining elected members for the unexpired term. City charter prescribed qualifications […]