TxDOT awards $9.3M contract for Horizon Road widening

ROCKWALL, TX (August 8, 2014) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and address congestion, the Texas Department of Transportation approved a contract award for construction to widen FM 3097 (Horizon Road) in Rockwall. The contract for $9.3 million was awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company. The project includes widening the current road from […]

$1 Day this Friday at Shenaniganz

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 6, 2014) About once a year, Shenaniganz does a $1 Day…and people go pretty nuts about it! $1 Day will be on Friday, August 8th. All attractions are only $1 from 11am – 7pm. To receive this reward, sign up with Thanx, Shenaniganz’s loyalty program. Not a member yet? Click here to sign […]

Rules of the game for a team of raving fans

If I had a dime for every time someone said, “I can never find enough good people to keep my business moving forward,” I’d be sitting in a cabin somewhere rather than baking in the hot Texas summer. It is a challenge.  Finding good people requires a commitment of time and effort that business owners […]

Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2014) Starting this August, on the third Thursday of each month, Rockwall residents will rally together and form a mob—for a good cause. Rockwall will officially begin participating in the national Cash Mob phenomenon in an effort to support local businesses and strengthen community ties. The idea came to Main Street […]

DFW Restaurant Week unveils participating restaurants

Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 16, 2014) The countdown is on for the start of the summer’s hottest dining event, the 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market.  The official list of participating restaurants […]

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2014) Caution tape and orange cones may line parts of downtown Rockwall, but by August 2015 the square will have received a major facelift. Although parking options are not yet ideal, Farmer’s Market and surrounding businesses are still attracting customers. Main Street Manager Bethany Browning said ultimately the renovations will benefit the […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new Director of Marketing, Communications

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Darby Burkey as the new Director of Marketing and Communications for the Chamber. Darby is charged with directing the growth of the Chamber by developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies supporting innovative, high-value events and programs including Leadership Rockwall, […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Going forward together

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2014) What I love most about Rockwall are its people – the key to our city’s success. It occurred to me recently how well we work together as a community to develop shared visions for the future and how readily we respond in critical times. The current drought is a good […]

Children, families with special needs get exclusive access to Hawaiian Falls

Children, families with special needs get exclusive access to Hawaiian Falls

Champions Day benefits Special Olympics, MDA, and Easter Seals (July 28, 2014) Hawaiian Falls and Tom Thumb have joined forces for Champions Day on Saturday, August 9 at all five North Texas Hawaiian Falls waterparks, benefiting Easter Seals, MDA, and Special Olympics. Children with special needs and their families will have exclusive use of the […]