(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Assistant Chief of Police Kirk Riggs has been selected as the new leader of the Rockwall Police Department. Current Chief Mark Moeller is retiring after 13 years of service to Rockwall and a 38 year career in law enforcement. City Manager, Rick Crowley, interviewed several highly qualified applicants for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business membership association in the area, today unveiled a new brand identity, symbolized by the introduction of a new logo that signifies its growth and strength in numbers, and celebrates the culture of connecting businesses and community. “The launch of our new […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2015) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Dana K Macalik, IOM, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the […]
(HEATH, TX – July 22, 2015) Heath Department of Public Safety Officer Cody Whaley was recently named the 2015 Officer of the Year for the City of Heath by the Rockwall Rotary Club of Texas. A member of the Heath DPS since 2012, Officer Whaley quickly rose as a leader among his shift and as […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2015) On the fourth anniversary of the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas-04) have introduced legislation to eliminate it. The CFPB, like the Dodd-Frank legislation which created it, is just another example of the cronyism that infects our nation’s capital. The CFPB […]
(HEATH, TX – July 16, 2015) City of Heath Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berry today announced his plans to seek the mayoral seat on the City of Heath Council in the May 2016 General Election. The council seat will be vacated by current Mayor Lorne Liechty, who will not seek a third consecutive term. Berry is […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 17, 2015) The City of Rockwall has selected Ryan Miller as the new Director of Planning. Current Director, Robert LaCroix, will end his 35-year career in municipal government and retire on July 31st. Ryan has experience in community development, urban design, and historical preservation, and is committed to excellent customer service. All […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed State Representative Scott Turner during its Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday at the Rockwall County Courthouse, as Turner gave updates regarding the recent 84th Legislative Session. Turner described the session as the most conservative to date, with bills being passed increasing homestead exemption […]
WASHINGTON DC (July 16, 2015) In a recent video, new documentation surfaced that Planned Parenthood abortion clinics not only profit from the intentional destruction of unborn children, but also sell children’s organs, piece by piece, to fetal tissue brokers. U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) has spoken out about this horrific act. “I am sickened by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 13, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women will host its Annual Women of Influence Tea on Saturday, August 15 at Occasions at Stone River. Doors open at 10 a.m. to view the silent auction. The luncheon and program will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be […]