(ROCKWALL – September 23, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently appointed retired Major General Harold Gary Bunch to the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. Bunch appointment takes effect this month. Bunch retired from the U.S. Army Materiel Command as the Assistant Deputy Commanding General last year. Previously he was the Deputy Commander for Mobilization […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Good news: Rockwall and Rowlett have growing economies. In Rockwall, the Trend Tower is going up swiftly. Retail centers and restaurants are popping up. Big stores with big names seem to be appearing on every corner. New banks are opening, and local ones are growing. In Rowlett, there’s a four-story […]
(ROWLETT – September 22, 2013) The Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, The Olson Law Firm. Representing the law firm was owner and lawyer, Lindsey Olson with her Law Clerk, Kelsey Howard. Lindsey Olson has many years of small business ownership and management experience. She understands the […]
Summer is a great time to explore buying or selling a home. Many of us have bought and sold homes multiple times, while others are first-time buyers and sellers. It’s crucial for homeowners and home-seekers to realize market trends and understand the latest analysis of the local real estate community. The best way to be […]
(DALLAS – Sept. 18, 2013) The Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden opens this Saturday with a special event for teachers from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the DeGolyer Estate at the Dallas Arboretum. As part of the “Year of the Children’s Garden” initiative, the Arboretum invites math and science school teachers and anyone else interested […]
(RICHARDSON – Sept 17, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Drive, then hand-delivered a generous collection of backpacks, supplies and monetary donations to Community Partners of Dallas. Each year, with the help of the community, Community Partners of Dallas provides backpacks filled with age appropriate school supplies and uniforms to more than […]
(ROCKWAWLL – Sept 17, 2013) The Rockwall School of Music will host a come-and-go reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Everyone is welcome to come explore the wonderful world of music. Bring any family members and/or friends who are interested in discovering how the Rockwall School of Music can help their musical […]
HEATH – Sept. 17, 2013 – The City of Heath has secured anticipated funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the second phase of the FM 740 widening project. Pavement, grading and drainage will be improved from FM 1140 South to FM 1140 North in Heath. The 1.8-mile project was awarded to ED […]
ROCKWALL / HEATH – Sept 16, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Arboledas Mexican Grill. Arboledas Mexican Grill is a traditional family restaurant owned by Arturo Vazquez and partners, Edgar Culebro and Pablo Ilanito. Vazquez moved to Rockwall in 1986 and has worked in […]
(ROCKWALL-Sept 16, 2013) We are so fortunate and blessed to live in Rockwall. I am continually bragging about our city, partly because it’s known as a great place to live, but also because there is no lack of good news to report about our hometown. Let’s start with what is important to most of us, taxes. […]