Leadership Rockwall accepting aplications through Aug 10

(ROCKWALL,TX- August 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications through Monday, August 10 for Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015-2016. Leadership Rockwall is a professional business program of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. Each year the Leadership Rockwall class must complete a community service project that benefits a non-profit organization, city, or […]

Rep. Ratcliffe defends local communities against new Obama climate change regulations

ROCKWALL, TX (August 5, 2015) – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the final rules to regulate CO2 emissions at new and existing power plants in order to push the president’s radical climate change agenda. These regulations set a dangerous precedent and could have a devastating impact on electricity prices and grid reliability across the […]

Superintendent Bailey presents details of RISD bond at Rockwall Chamber

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) Rockwall ISD Superintendent Jeff Bailey presented details of a $256,816,104 educational bond referendum to members of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday. A 2015 Bond Planning committee composed of 60 individuals from across the community met from January to June to discuss how to allocate funds to […]

Retirement party honors Rockwall’s Planning & Zoning Director Robert LaCroix

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2015) Many local business owners and staff of the City of Rockwall came out to give their best wishes to the city’s Planning and Zoning Director of 15 years, Robert LaCroix, during a retirement party held in his honor at The Center in Rockwall Wednesday night. “It’s been an honor […]

Rockwall Chamber shines the spotlight on Ebby Halliday

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce spotlights Chamber Partners that have remarkable testimonials to share about their membership experience. These businesses and community organizations demonstrate and communicate the value of partnering with the Chamber, creating an environment where individual companies and the local business community as a whole can flourish and prosper. The Rockwall […]

State Water Rights Permit issued for Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir

Historic Milestone for North Texas Municipal Water District Project (WYLIE, TX – July 29, 2015) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) achieved a historic milestone for the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir (LBCR) with issuance of a water rights permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 26, 2015. It is […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2015) Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates celebrated the grand opening of their new Rockwall clinic at Trend Tower with much success. Food and drinks were served by Eddie Deen Catering. There were fabulous door prizes including air purifiers, humidifiers, and gift cards to other local businesses. Dr. Mark Olmstead and Dr. Pooja Paranjpe are board-certified in Allergy […]

Rep Ratcliffe hires full-time Veternans Service Worker

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 28, 2015) U.S. Rep John Ratcliffe has added a full time veterans service worker to his staff to help serve the 63,000 veterans that he represents across the 4th Congressional District of Texas. Michelle Zook, an Air Force veteran, will manage all veteran-related casework and outreach across the district. She joins Ratcliffe’s existing […]

Lorne Liechty announces campaign for Texas House

Conservative Republican & Successful Businessman Vows To Protect The Personal Liberties Of All Texans HEATH, TX – July 9, 2015 – Lorne Liechty, a longtime conservative leader and the current Mayor of Heath, has announced that he will be a candidate for State Representative to represent the citizens of Texas State House District 33, which includes Rockwall County and parts of Collin […]

Conservative Businessman Justin Holland to run for Texas House

ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 2, 2015) Rockwall County businessman, Justin Holland announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in State House District 33. HD 33 covers portions of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. The 33rd District became open in the upcoming election upon the announcement by State Representative Scott […]