Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey completes first year of IOM, leadership program

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, Vice President of Partner Engagement of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit […]

Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post Royse City installs officers, presents awards

(ROYSE CITY, TX – July 23, 2017) The Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post in Royse City held its first ever Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony Friday.  David Harvey, Past 1st Division Commander and past 4th District Commander conducted the ceremony and 4th District Commander Gene Toohey was also present. Steven Lowes and Jason Castleberry presented certificates […]

Rockwall’s ‘Soda-Pop McBob’ crowned Best in Clown

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2017) Matthew Spraggins of Rockwall, aka Soda-Pop McBop, earned ‘Best In Clown’ at the recent Clowns of America International Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. He won first place in parade competition and People’s Choice for parade competition, too, performing as a blind referee calling penalties. He received third place in […]

Community speeds for scholarships

Community speeds for scholarships

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 17, 2017)  It was a hot day, but racers looked extra cool as they tore their way around the track during the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Speeding 4 Scholarships Go Karting Tournament July 16th at Dallas Karting Complex. Many came out to support the fundraiser for the two $1,000-college […]

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

Rowlett Chamber President completes first year at Institute for Organization Management

(ROWLETT, TX — July 19, 2017) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at West Institute […]

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

LULAC welcomes Rockwall ISD Superintendent at July 24 meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 19, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2017. This month’s guest speaker is Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal, Superintendent of the Rockwall Independent School District. Dr. Villarreal became Rockwall ISD Superintendent in May 2016. The meeting will be […]

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial receives Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

(FRISCO, TX — July 18, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures and secondary prevention guidelines outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation guidelines for patients with heart failure. Get With […]

City of Heath Independence Day Parade Award WINNERS

City of Heath Independence Day Parade Award WINNERS

(HEATH, TX — July 18, 2017) It was pure red, white and blue hometown Americana in the City of Heath as the community celebrated July 4 with the Annual Independence Day Parade and Patriotic Program in the park afterwards. During the program, Mayor Brian Berry presented the parade awards and honored attending veterans. Pastor Phil […]