Rockwall Economic Development Corporation staff members earn prominent certificates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 18, 2015)  The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that REDC staff members Suzie Bell, Director of Marketing; Shara Fleming, Executive Assistant; and Michael Hampton, Director of Project & Business Development, recently earned the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) certification, accredited by the International Economic Development Council. “Rockwall was […]

Rockwall Chamber president earns Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Dana Macalik, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Rockwall Rotary Club, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow – an honor acknowledging individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. […]

Public briefing on new gun laws Saturday

Informational session 6pm Saturday, Dec. 19 (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) On January 1, 2016, open carry will become law in the State of Texas.  How will the public react to seeing firearms openly carried?  If citizens call 911, how will the Police Department handle these types of calls?  The CARGO Group and the City […]

Rockwall-based manufacturing companies and their employees recognized for above-and-beyond benevolence

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is honored to recognize Whitmore Manufacturing and Special Products & Manufacturing for collecting 586 blankets and pillows for The Salvation Army of Hunt County, which also serves Rockwall residents. “Both Whitmore and SPM have a well-established environment within their organizations that promotes a strong […]

Realtor Jerry Welch recognized as Rockwall Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jerry Welch as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]

Central American child refugees coming to Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 9, 2015) Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC […]

Rockwall Judge Liana Whitten earns ‘Member’ designation

The Honorable Liana B. Whitten, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements.  Judge Whitten was one […]

Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provides update, receives input at Master Plan community meeting

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Rockwall County Open Space Alliance provided citizens the chance to review and give input on an Open Space Master Plan designed to preserve and protect natural systems, designate open spaces and corridors for future recreational considerations, and to establish trail connections throughout the County during a meeting […]