Mercantile Office Suites Coming to Downtown Rockwall’s Historic Landmark Building

Mercantile Office Suites Coming to Downtown Rockwall’s Historic Landmark Building

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 28, 2018) A 125-year-old building located in downtown Rockwall will soon house some spacious new mercantile office suites. Kevin Lefere, owner of Zanata, and Ridge Pointe Commercial Real Estate’s David English, Jeff Grinnan and Bart Gardener have partnered to bring Mercantile Office Suites to the old Heath-Jones Mercantile Landmark District building […]

Rockwall County Auditor Receives Certificate of Achievement

Rockwall County Auditor Receives Certificate of Achievement

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2018) For the fourth straight year, Rockwall County Auditor Lisa Wylie received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association). The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR Program) in 1945 to recognize state and local […]

Downtown Rockwall Wins Award from Texas Downtown Association

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2018) In the short time Ted Cain’s Corner Park has been in Downtown Rockwall, it has already become an iconic part of the landscape. And now the City of Rockwall has won an award for the project. The Texas Downtown Association (TDA) has awarded Ted Cain’s Corner Park with the Best […]

Comprehensive Plan Update Approved By Rockwall Planning and Zoning

Comprehensive Plan Update Approved By Rockwall Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2018) During its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the adoption of the “OurHometown Vision 2040” Comprehensive Plan 2018 Update. The vote came after a public hearing on the item, in which two citizens addressed the P & Z. […]

Historic Downtown Terrell Unveils Giant 96-Foot Mural

Historic Downtown Terrell Unveils Giant 96-Foot Mural

(TERRELL, TX — November 13, 2018) This larger-than-life, faithful reproduction of the Frank Reaugh painting “The Approaching Herd” is the latest mural to adorn the vintage buildings in Historic Downtown Terrell. The mural is located at 227 N. Adelaide, and was painted by Texas artist Charlie Bullock. Reaugh used his sketches from Terrell and West […]

Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary

Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 12, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary 6th grader Riyan Brown as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian and County Judge David Sweet and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary Principal Dr. Mary Pugh presented Brown the award. Brown is a member of the school band and is currently […]

Texas Bar College recognizes local attorney David Mallard

(AUSTIN, TX – Nov. 9, 2018) The Texas Bar College congratulates David S. Mallard on his 26 years of membership in the College. Mallard received his law degree with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 1978, was admitted to the Bar on November 6, 1978, and has practiced law since.  In 1992, […]

Veterans eat free at Dodie’s at The Harbor Nov. 11

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2018) To honor American veterans and thank them for their service to our country, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will offer all veterans, past and present, a free entrée from a special Veteran’s Day Menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2018. Dodie’s asks that veterans show a military ID and […]