ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council honored City Manager Mary Smith for 25 years of service with the City of Rockwall. Mrs. Smith, a CPA, came here in 1998 as the Director of Finance, and was named City Manager in 2021. At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Trace Johannesen presented Mrs. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) On Monday, February 5, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 4, 2024 for the purpose of electing three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period of two years. […]
Heath, TX (December 28, 2023) – Sugar Llamas Rockwall Heath, a donut, coffee, and ice cream shop recently opened in Heath, across the street from Cain Middle School. Family is at the center of everything at Sugar Llamas, starting with the owners, Michael and Amanda Ridgeway. Service has always been their focus, Michael was a helicopter pilot […]
Rockwall, Texas- Today, Cindy Horne, a Republican businesswoman, former educator, army spouse and mother of three announces her candidacy for Precinct 3C Chair of the Republican Party in Rockwall, Texas. Cindy has previously served on dozens of Republican campaigns across the nation. “Service has always been important to me and ensuring that our shared conservative […]
Rockwall, TX (December 20, 2023) – For five years Ken Sterling has donned a suit. Not for work but for an incredibly special reason. You see, Ken is Santa for many Rockwall children. He has always loved playing the role of Santa for family and friends. At least until the grandchildren got old enough to […]
Rockwall, TX – [December 7, 2023] – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce six new board members beginning January 1, 2024. These dedicated professionals will be serving a three-year term and will play a crucial role in advancing the Chamber’s mission to promote economic growth and community development in the Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (December 4, 2023) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the third phase of the Rockwall Technology Park on December 1. Approximately 130 individuals representing area businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, local governments, educational partners, contractors, utilities, neighboring residents and current and former REDC Board members attended […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS. Patriot PAWS Service […]
Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – Unapologetically Texan is how Will Rigdon describes his online radio station, True Texas Radio. “A lot of people who are not from Texas can be shocked by our culture,” says Wil. “But I would not trade Texas for anything.” Wil’s persona fits the station motto. What does Unapologetically Texan […]