(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2016) During its noon meeting on Thursday, June 29, the Rockwall Rotary heard a fond farewell from 2015-2016 Club President Judge Brian Williams, who will pass the gavel to President-Elect Jeff Shell to preside over the club for 2016-2017. Williams said it was an honor getting to be president of the […]
(FORNEY, TX — June 25, 2016) The Forney City Council formerly approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Forney Arts Council to add a Farmers Market to their 2nd Saturday Artisan market. The Second Saturday Market is a small shopping event that highlights local and other artisans than create handmade gift and home items. “With […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led 111 House colleagues last week in calling for clarification on compliance dates for the EPA’s sweeping energy regulations issued last August. This effort comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s February decision to push pause on the implementation of the so-called “Clean Power […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 23, 2016) Diamond and Daisy was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and guests representing the local business community to commemorate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Diamond & Daisy is a fashionable online boutique specializing in trendy women’s clothing and accessories dedicated to bringing the latest […]
(June 24, 2016) In honor of Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 26-July 2, Mosquito Joe of Garland-Rockwall is teaming up with the Dallas Red Cross to “Beat the Bloodsuckers.” Mosquitoes collect blood from us and our friends every day, without asking, but we’d rather be donating blood to a better cause. The Red Cross has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) Local Chambers from across the state of Texas gathered Monday, June 20, 2016 for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Annual Excellence Awards. The awards honor organizations for exceptional efforts in marketing, communications and media outreach. Awards are judged in seven categories: Outstanding Chamber Map, Outstanding Brochure, Outstanding Magazine […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 20, 2016) Bayside Land Partners’ 260-acre development bringing a crystal lagoon to the former Elgin Robertson Park at Dalrock will soon begin to take shape, with construction for numerous residential units on the development’s north side slated to begin this Fall. Texas-based developer Western Rim will install 845 urban design multifamily […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—June 22, 2016) As Rockwall continues to see steady growth and urbanization, some impactful yet necessary changes are in store for the county’s public transportation and road construction plans. During a State of the County address today at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon inside the Rockwall County Courthouse, Rockwall County Judge […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2016) Education is a great investment for our cities, our state and our nation – an investment that produces benefits for taxpayers, for businesses and, most importantly, for our kids. Innovative efforts are being led by businesses and schools in Rockwall to help students get ready for the workforce, and […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX—June 22, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, June 21 to recognize new members and announce future plans. Chamber Executive Director Julia Bryant welcomed Belinda Epps and Sandra Smith with Epps Reality and Jennifer Krolczyk with Farmers Insurance as the newest member of the chamber and presented each of them […]