Ratcliffe-led coalition: no August recess without vote on wall funding

Ratcliffe-led coalition: no August recess without vote on wall funding

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 25, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led a coalition of 16 Members of Congress this week in urging for the House not to break for its August district work period until it passes legislation to fund the construction of a border wall with Mexico. “Protecting the American people is one of […]

Scudder invites community for coffee July 26

Scudder invites community for coffee July 26

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 25, 2017) Kendall Scudder, candidate for Texas Senate, District 2, invites constituents to join him for Coffee with Kendall at The Well Coffee Lounge, 103 E. Main Street, Royse City on July 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Scudder looks forward to hearing from Royse City residents about what issues they […]

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey completes first year of IOM, leadership program

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, Vice President of Partner Engagement of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Texas Pain Physicians with ribbon cutting

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Texas Pain Physicians with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 19, 2017) Texas Pain Physicians was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to commemorate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1201 Arista Drive #105. The dedication took place on Thursday,  July 13 at 12 p.m. Since 2002, Texas Pain Physicians has provided successful pain relief care […]

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

(ROWLETT, TX — July 19, 2017) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at West Institute […]

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

(FRISCO, TX — July 18, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures and secondary prevention guidelines outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation guidelines for patients with heart failure. Get With […]

Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

Patriot PAWS receives $60,000 grant from Petco Foundation

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 18, 2017) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs of Rockwall has received a $60,000 grant investment from the Petco Foundation.  The grant was awarded to Patriot PAWS to support its mission to train service dogs for disabled veterans. Patriot PAWS is a nonprofit organization serving disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities […]

Baylor Scott & White – Lake Pointe receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award

Baylor Scott & White – Lake Pointe receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award

(ROWLETT, TX — July 14, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM  Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based […]

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to strengthen national defense and support military

Rep. Ratcliffe votes to strengthen national defense and support military

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 14, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted for the passage of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which boosts support for America’s military, enhances national defense capabilities and provides a 2.4 percent pay raise for U.S. service members. The bill authorizes the $696 billion in funding necessary to restore adequate […]

Search Committee forms to select new Rockwall Chamber President

Search Committee forms to select new Rockwall Chamber President

Dana Macalik steps down for new opportunities (ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center announced today that its current President, Dana K Macalik, IOM, will resign her position effective August 24, 2017, in order to pursue new opportunities. Macalik said her resignation comes with a mix of […]