Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery

Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery

(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 […]

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

(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 secures $18.2 MIL from TxDOT for FM 740 improvements

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 Chamber welcomes new member Arboledas

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new member Arboledas

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 […]

Life is good in Rockwall

(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. […]

Rockwall selects City Attorney

(ROCKWALL – Sept 14, 2013) Rockwall City Council selected the Law Firm of Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza for it legal services. The council recently authorized Mayor David Sweet to execute a contract with the firm. Frank Garza will be the city’s primary attorney. Garza has acted as the interim city attorney for nine months. […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to create community deck of playing cards

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-Sept 13, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is working to create a deck of playing cards that will feature unique historical photos and educational facts about Rockwall County on the face of each card.  This deck offers a fantastic opportunity for the community to get involved. All 56 of the card faces may […]

Texas Health Rockwall empowers patients with new technology

Texas Health Rockwall empowers patients with new technology

(Rockwall) September 5, 2013 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is engaging and empowering patients to take a more active role in their health by prescribing interactive, multi-modal programs created by Emmi Solutions, LLC. The programs use language patients understand to help them make sense of a complex medical condition, walk them through an upcoming procedure […]

Rockwall City Council adopts budget and tax rate

(Rockwall) September 5, 2013 – The City Council adopted a budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget and tax rate on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The City of Rockwall did not increase the tax rate this year.  This decision follows a slight reduction approved last year.  The budget is based on a tax rate of […]

Rockwall Chamber names Partner Spotlight of the Month (VIDEO)

Rockwall Chamber names Partner Spotlight of the Month (VIDEO)

Congratulations to Nichols Wealth Management September 1, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the achievements of local businesses and community organizations by featuring one outstanding business or organization each month. The Partner Spotlight of the Month is awarded to companies who have recognized and can demonstrate the added value of being a […]