Sheri Franza, Rockwall EDC president, speaks at Texas Women in Economic Development Conference

‘Power of the Purse’ initiative provides handbags for women’s shelter (ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) Sheri Franza, President and CEO of Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, was among the expert guest panelists to speak at the “See Jane Run 2016” Texas Women in Economic Development Conference April 19-20. The annual event, which was presented by […]

Superintendent Lone Finalist Selected for Rockwall ISD

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Dr. John (J.J.) E. Villarreal, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services with the Carroll Independent School District, as the district’s lone finalist for superintendent during a special board meeting held this morning, April 25. “The board took into consideration the voice of […]

Planet Fitness opens new club in Rockwall

23,000 square foot Judgement Free Zone® now open in Ridge Road Center (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2016) Planet Fitness is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Rockwall club, located at 1201 Ridge Road in Ridge Road Center.  The Rockwall facility includes over 23,000 square feet of new space and equipment, and […]

Heath Police & Fire Association endorses David Warren for Heath City Council

Heath Police & Fire Association endorses David Warren for Heath City Council

(HEATH, TX – April 19, 2016) In an unprecedented event for a local city council election in Heath, the Heath Police and Fire Association has endorsed a City Council candidate as their preferred choice to hold the office. David Warren is that choice. “The Heath Police and Fire Association is proud to endorse David Warren […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Counseling for Healthy Minds to Rockwall

Ribbon cutting welcomes Counseling for Healthy Minds to Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated the opening of the Counseling for Healthy Minds practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 14 at 1:20 pm at the practice located at 601 White Hills Drive #400. Both partners of the assessment and psychotherapy service, Anita Henrichson, LPC and […]

Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson Endorses Candidate Mark Kipphut for McLendon-Chishom City Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 25, 2016) Mark Kipphut announced today that he has received a strong endorsement from Rockwall Sheriff Harold Eavenson due to his senior military and executive business leadership experience, as well as, his long history of service to the nation and the communities where he lived. Sheriff Eavenson expressed complete confidence in […]

Letter to the Editor: Citizens for McLendon-Chisholm Oppose Tax Rollback

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – April 16, 2016) Several citizens in McLendon-Chisholm, a small incorporated community in Rockwall County, have joined together as Citizens for McLendon-Chisholm (C4MC) to advocate against the tax rollback initiative that will be on the May 7 ballot. Our position for opposing the rollback is that it will only result in a 3 […]

Great American Award presented to First Assistant, Rockwall County DA’s Office

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 presented their “Great American Award” to Damita Sangermano, First Assistant at the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office, during their annual awards luncheon.  The award was given to Sangermano for her efforts in helping to create the North Texas Regional Veteran’s Court. “This […]

Rockwall area trial attorney has big adventures, small town values

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 14, 2016) Tim Hartley may be well-known throughout the community as a successful trial attorney who continually gives back to his hometown; he’s active in the Rockwall Rotary, serves as Chairman of the Rockwall County Republican Party, and he’s a member of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. But did […]

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 14, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Fitness Foundation with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 8. Owner Tony Lyons designs customized workout regimes, food management plans, as well as focusing on specific problems (i.e. injuries, obesity, aging, etc.) of clientele. His facility, located at 422 E. I-30, […]