Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Brad Chilcote as its Ambassador of the Month. Brad Chilcote is President of DalRock Performance Development, home of TAB NE Dallas-Rockwall and serving the DFW and Northeast Texas area. He brings over 30 years experience in turning around and building […]

Blue Ribbon News fan wins $50 Shenaniganz game card

Blue Ribbon News fan wins $50 Shenaniganz game card

DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY (Rockwall) August 30, 2013 – Congrats to our Week 1 Drawing Winner: Jeffrey Shell of Rockwall! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT Blue Ribbon News and Shenaniganz in Rockwall have teamed up to say thank you for liking Blue Ribbon News and being a Shenani-fan. Every Friday through September, we will draw the name of […]

Rockwall earns Scenic City honor

Rockwall earns Scenic City honor

(Rockwall) August 29, 2013 – The City of Rockwall was recently recognized as a Scenic City, earning the highest level of certification – Platinum. Implementation of high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces is the basis for certification by Scenic Texas, an organization that has identified a direct correlation between the success of […]

Showcasing Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here (VIDEO)

Showcasing Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here (VIDEO)

UPDATE: ROCKWALL – IT’S EPIC! (Rockwall) August 29, 2013 –  This is the 8 minute video that the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation premiered at North Texas Commercial Real Estate Expo at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas last night. REDC thanks  filmmaker Brian Akin for capturing Rockwall in this outstanding representation. Rockwall is everything you’ve ever wanted. We […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall among ‘Best Places to Work’

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall among ‘Best Places to Work’

Rockwall hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for third time (Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Modern Healthcare magazine recently released their 2013 list of “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” and for the third year in a row Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is included.  The annual list, which recognizes 100 […]

The real reason Rockwall County is #2 in nation for job growth

The real reason Rockwall County is #2 in nation for job growth

(Rockwall) August 29, 2013 – Rockwall County has earned the prestigious designation of second in the nation for job growth from 2010-2012, with a growth rate of 13%.  CNN Money magazine published its annual “Where the Jobs Are” list earlier this month and Rockwall County was ranked number two, behind Columbia County, Georgia.  In August, […]

Margo Nielsen celebrates 24 years of service with Helping Hands

Margo Nielsen celebrates 24 years of service with Helping Hands

Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director to retire on 25th anniversary (Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Today marks the 24th year anniversary of service to Rockwall County Helping Hands by Executive Director, Margo Nielsen.  It also begins her final year at the helm of the agency as she announces to retire on her 25th anniversary and her […]

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Many exciting developments are taking place at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, and among them is the hiring of Membership and Wellness Director, Sharyn Hightower. Sharyn is looking forward to beginning her new role on Sept. 30th, but she is definitely no stranger to the Y.  She has been with […]