(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) The Rockwall County Emergency Services Corporation (ESC) has recently entered into a new contract with Medic Rescue (d.b.a. Rockwall County EMS). The board voted unanimously to approve the contract, which had been submitted through a request for proposal (RFP) process initiated earlier this year. The new contract extends the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) introduced legislation last week to help improve care for veterans. The VA IT Restructuring Act (H.R. 3640) seeks to deliver better health care services for veterans receiving treatment at the VA through the appointment of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the procurement, acquisition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 7, 2017) Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was honored to have C. B. Purdue as their guest speaker August 1. C. B. was Chief Master Sergeant, USAF and bombardier on board the B-17 bomber during World War II and made twenty-five bombing runs. He told how his 25th bombing run over Nazi Germany […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 7, 2017) Rockwall’s growth rate has significantly increased over the past two decades. In fact, since the Hometown 2000 Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the city’s population has more than doubled, from 20,528 in 2000 to 41,370 in 2017. In an effort to keep pace with that growth, city leaders have been […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 3, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Jared Schweers owner of Key Element Media as its Ambassador of the Month for July 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote […]
(GARLAND, TX — August 2, 2017) Pirates & Pixie Dust Parties and Boutique (425 Coneflower Drive) was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to commemorate its opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Firewheel Town Center. The dedication took place on Aug. 1 at 1:20pm. The project was intended to offer parents and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2017) Kenneth Cullins has been selected as the new Chief of the City of Rockwall Fire Department. Chief Cullins has been with the City of Dallas Fire & Rescue Department since 1995 and is currently a Deputy Chief commanding 250 personnel. He began his career with the City of Dallas […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 1, 2017) The City of Rockwall has promoted Assistant City Engineer, Amy Williams, P.E., to City Engineer / Director of Public Works. Former City Engineer, Tim Tumulty, P.E., retired at the end of July after four years with the City and 33 years in local government at the Cities of Carrollton, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 28, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted Thursday for the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 3219), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to enhance America’s safety through the construction of a border wall with Mexico. The bill fulfills the recent demand of a Ratcliffe-led coalition of lawmakers for […]
The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed six new members with a plaque presentation at the monthly luncheon on July 18 at Occasions at Stone River. Those pictured from left to right are: Dawn McKee – GenCore Payment Services, LLC Brandi Luna – Peoples Choice Electric Carol Warren – Warren Legal Services, PLLC Damon Lee […]