(HEATH, TX – Oct 14, 2015) Mayor Lorne Liechty and the City Council honored resident Becky Burkett for 10 years of service on the Park Board as both an involved member and vice chairman during the October 13 City Council meeting. “Becky’s generous contribution of time, talent and energy have been evident in the many good […]
Open House scheduled for Oct 20 (ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) During the week of October 19-23, communities across the state of Texas will recognize Chamber of Commerce Week. This week is a time set aside to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of chambers of commerce and the communities they represent. Although their […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Board of Trustees have unanimously voted to take advantage of historically low interest rates and refinance the remaining bonds from the 2006 bond referendum. The decision was made in last week’s school board meeting after a brief presentation about the current bond market from FirstSouthwest. FirstSouthwest, one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) Members of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce were among the first to set foot inside the brand new lakeside Pergola of the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront during its Business After Hours reception held on Thursday, Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed some delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and received […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting welcoming Three Sheets at The Harbor, 2075 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. Three Sheets boasts a Cheer’s-like neighborhood feel, offering more than 20 drafts and 40 bottled and canned beer, as well as an extensive selection of scotches […]
Professional demographer predicts student population to grow by more than 2,000 over next five years (ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2015) The student population of Rockwall ISD is expected to grow by more than 2,000 new students in the next five years, continuing a trend of fast growth the district has experienced for the past decade. […]
Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & MetroTex Association of REALTORS Announce Support (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 8, 2015) Momentum continues to grow for passage of the Rockwall ISD bond referendum as the MetroTex Association of REALTORS have joined with the Rockwall Area Chamber Of Commerce in announcing their support for the ballot initiative. “The overwhelming […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct 7, 2015) Rockwall County will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27th to gather public input for a County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Rusk, Rockwall 75087. The public is invited and encouraged to attend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe, representing the 4th Congressional District of Texas, reminds anyone interested in attending a service academy, the deadline is rapidly approaching! Deadline is October 15, 2015. Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Contact the office at (972)771-0100 to request […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Sheila Hair, Vice President and Co-Owner of My Computer Guy, as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping members become involved and engaged. In […]