Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at Dodie’s, or order a deep-fried Cajun Turkey To Go

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) It seems everybody’s talking turkey these days, but Dodie’s at the Harbor is doing more than gobble, gobble. Rockwall’s favorite restaurant is cooking up Cajun fried turkey breast and all the fixin’s for a holiday feast that you and your family will be raving about well into the New […]

Rockwall City Council Approves Additional Funding for STAR Transit

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Rockwall City Council approved additional funds for transportation services in Rockwall at its meeting on November 7. The Rockwall City Council previously approved $55,200 in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to fund the continuation of transportation services in the City in response to the change in funding […]

Rockwall EDC celebrates 20 years

Rockwall EDC celebrates 20 years

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation celebrated 20 years of bringing quality commercial and residential development to the community with an honorary anniversary luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). As the keynote speaker for the event, Rockwall County Judge spoke to the EDC’s success […]

Real estate investor announces plans to build homes in Rockwall and surrounding areas

Real Estate Investor Bruce McNeilage forms Lone Star Quality Homes, LLC Will build 100 to 150 homes in Eastern Metroplex of Dallas Initial build of 39 homes to launch in January (TERRELL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) Real Estate investor Bruce W. McNeilage announced he is forming Lone Star Homes, LLC, and will begin building 39 […]

Justice Court Judge Nancy Beaty earns ‘Distinguished Member’ honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. Judge Beaty, who was elected January 1, 2011, was one of only 34 justice court judges […]

Congressman Ratcliffe wins decisive re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2016)  Congressman John Ratcliffe has easily won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. With an 88% to 12% lead in early returns, the Associated Press called the race. Said Ratcliffe: “I’m grateful for the overwhelming vote of confidence voters placed in me tonight. The opportunity to continue serving the […]

STAR Transit celebrates Rider Appreciation Week, November 14 – 18

(TERRELL, TX – Nov. 8, 2016) STAR Transit will celebrate Rider Appreciation Week, November 14 – 18, 2016. “To thank our riders we are hosting a weeklong celebration with plenty of perks.  The riders are the inspiration that keep us going and make us want to provide the best service we can.  They are the […]

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling one-year anniversary celebration Nov. 15

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling one-year anniversary celebration Nov. 15

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2016) JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, a rapidly growing national company on a mission to offer business ownership opportunities to veterans and their family members, is celebrating one year of business in Rockwall. JDog franchisees provide junk removal and hauling services to both residential and commercial customers, delivering service the military […]

Rockwall Economic Development Insights: The Art of Local Growth

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) In recent years, many people throughout the country have taken great pride in shopping local. Doing so has become a phenomenal way to support neighborhood businesses and show respect for an area’s unique character. Yet, in Rockwall, this way of life is only the beginning of how we’ve mastered […]

Rockwall Wedding Chapel celebrates 100-year anniversary

Rockwall Wedding Chapel celebrates 100-year anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) For the past 100 years, nearly 700 couples have “tied the knot” in the Victorian-style church structure known today as the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. The chapel building located at 305 S. Fannin St. celebrated its centennial anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5, as folks were invited to attend a special […]