(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2015) On December 23, 2015, Andrew Hawkes’ campaign for Rockwall County Sheriff received the endorsement of Ben Ferguson, a nationally syndicated Republican conservative talk show host of the Ben Ferguson Show, heard locally on WBAP 820. Mr. Ferguson is also a news contributor to Fox News and CNN. Mr. Ferguson […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2015) Two more lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to our latest drawing winners: Rhody Lynn Kennedy, Coldwell Banker – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 23, 2015) When you first walk into Rockwall Mercantile and Apothecary, located at 105 W. Washington St., you’re almost immediately calmed by the unique aromas of the various essential oils and herbs on the shelves. Not to mention that sense of nostalgia brought about by some of the objects housed there, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 23, 2015) Dear Neighbors, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happiness in the coming New Year. We are blessed each and every day to live in this country and community. We have had an exciting year in Rockwall and accomplished many of the goals […]
(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, 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. […]
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, 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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]