(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) I want to share with you some good news about this wonderful city. First, I’m extremely happy to report that so far this year, sales tax revenues are up 16% over last year. Now the even better news: the sales tax report the City recently received showing collections in December 2012 was […]
(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) Law Enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a “No Refusal Weekend” during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or blood sample. This is […]
(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Leadership Rockwall graduating Class of 2013. The mission of Leadership Rockwall is to identify and motivate emerging leaders and to develop their potential for community leadership by introducing them to the realities, opportunities, and challenges of our civic and business communities. […]
(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) One thing I love about my job at the YMCA is getting to know people’s personal journey, their story that brought them to the YMCA or how the YMCA impacted their life. In the next few articles, I will share with you my YMCA story, along with the stories of others, staff […]
Big D’s name changes to Suntex (DALLAS-May 22, 2013) Suntex Ventures, the Dallas-based owner and operator of marina properties, announced that it has merged with Big D Boat Club & Watersports. The new operation will be called Suntex Boat Club & Watersports. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Big D Boat Club & Watersports, […]
Big D provides the boats – you provide the fun! (ROCKWALL-May 21, 2013) Big D Boat Club will host free Open House events from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at Chandlers Landing Marina, One Harbor View Drive in Rockwall. Learn what’s new for the upcoming season, including new boats and new locations. Big […]
(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony May 19 to celebrate the grand opening of The Cedars Disc Golf Course, a community service project of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2013. The 18-hole disc golf course is located at Smith Family Park in Fate, across from Miss May […]
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(May 20, 2013) The Garland Chamber of Commerce presents the FREE social media event of the year – a 2-part seminar series covering “Social Media Marketing & Facebook for Business” and the “Power of Email Marketing”. Part 1 will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Richland College Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut […]
(ROCKWALL-May 20, 2013)Friends of the Rockwall County Library has suspended meetings for the summer but will resume regular meetings on September 10. At the May 14 meeting, President Kathy Melston recognized outstanding volunteers and presented the prestigious Hartman Award to Darlene Bealmear. Bealmear was cited for her participation in the Library Building Committee, work with Pumpkin […]