What you need to know about 401(k) retirement plans

Luncheon to address retirement plans for sponsors, participants Business owners and their employees won’t want to miss the next Brown Bag Lunch hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Chamber offices, located at 697 E. Interstate 30, between Discount Tires and Lakepointe Church. The subject will be […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for USA Mobile Drug Testing

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 16 for USA Mobile Drug Testing of Dallas. The company provides mobile drug testing for anyone, anytime, anywhere – as well as background checks and other services. Visit them at USAMDT.com/Dallas or call them at 214-284-0695. Submitted by Paula Kerr; edited for publication by Blue […]

Lorne Liechty announces run for Mayor of Heath

(Heath) Feb. 15, 2012 – Lorne O. Liechty has announced that he is a candidate for election as Mayor of the City of Heath in the election to be held May 12, 2012. A resident of Heath for more than 25 years, Liechty has served on the City Council since 2004, and as Mayor Pro Tem […]

McKinney sees increase in development, population

Population rises again, ranking No. 2 in national growth (McKinney) Feb. 14, 2012 – Development activity in McKinney is picking up, with an exceptional increase in volume among several key indicators over 2011. Last year, single family construction increased in volume by nearly 10 percent. While not a direct economic engine, it speaks well of an […]

Heath business owner, city board member to run for Council

(Heath) Feb. 4, 2012 – Brian Berry of Heath has announced his candidacy for Heath City Council, Place 5. Current Place 5 Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem, Lorne Liechty, will not file for re-election in this place. Berry currently serves on the City of Heath Special Events Board and has been actively involved in the […]

Rockwall girl jumps to to the top in fundraising efforts, in memory of little sister

Local businesses step in to help Ella ‘mend sick hearts’ (Rockwall) Feb. 2, 2012 – Ella Turner of Rockwall amazed friends, family and an entire community by raising more than $5,700 last year for Jump Rope for Heart – setting the record as the No. 1 fundraising campaigner in Texas, and No. 10 in the entire nation. […]

Sundance Square names landscape architect for central plaza project

Sundance Square Management has retained Virginia-based Michael Vergason Landscape Architects, LTD to design the long-awaited central plaza now under development at the heart of the 35-block Sundance Square district. The firm will be responsible for design of the landscape, hardscape, water features, and lighting of the plaza space. “We envision the plaza to be a […]

Nothing Bundt Cakes mixes fresh ingredients with warm touch of nostalgia

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 9 for Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 1035 E. Interstate 30. Nothing Bundt Cakes has ten delicious flavors of freshly baked bundt cakes in several different sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes combines the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach. Their luscious cakes […]