Commissioners’ Court votes to create Rockwall County Strategic Plan

Commissioners’ Court votes to create Rockwall County Strategic Plan

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 24, 2023) The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion made by Commissioner John Stacy, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to designate Precinct 2 Commissioner Dana Macalik as the lead agent for Rockwall County to create the “Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050” with the goal of presenting a final draft […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Dennis Lewis to fill Place 5

Rockwall City Council appoints Dennis Lewis to fill Place 5

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2022) – At a special meeting on Wednesday, December 14, the Rockwall City Council selected Dennis Lewis to serve the remaining term in Place 5. The seat will become vacant on December 31, when Councilmember Dana Macalik steps down to become County Commissioner. Mr. Lewis served as a Rockwall City Councilmember […]

Lee Gilbert, Rockwall County Commissioner, Pct 2 endorses Dana Macalik

Lee Gilbert, Rockwall County Commissioner, Pct 2 endorses Dana Macalik

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 31, 2022) Dana Cullins Macalik, a native of Rockwall County, a Rockwall City Councilmember and former President/CEO with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the largest real estate company in Rockwall, is an excellent choice to succeed me as County Commissioner- Precinct 2.   I confidently recommend Dana Macalik. Dana has a clear […]

Republican Dana K Macalik announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner

Republican Dana K Macalik announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 8, 2021) Rockwall City Council Member Dana Macalik announced her candidacy in the Republican Primary for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2.  Current County Commissioner Lee Gilbert recently announced he will not seek re-election. “Commissioner Lee Gilbert has been a model for common-sense conservative leadership and has been a true asset for our […]

Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021 Candidate Q&A Series: Dana Macalik

Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021 Candidate Q&A Series: Dana Macalik

ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 — As the Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021 approaches, Blue Ribbon News invited all candidates running for Rockwall City Council to participate in our Candidate Q&A Series. We provided a questionnaire for each candidate on the ballot to provide some insight on themselves and their platform. The Early Voting […]

STAR Transit Board elects new officers

STAR Transit Board elects new officers

TERRELL, TX – February 8, 2021 – Jerry Dittman, Carrie Gordon, and Dana Macalik have been elected chair, vice chair and secretary respectively by the Board of Directors of STAR Transit, the agency which provides reliable and affordable transportation to residents and/or persons working in Kaufman and Rockwall counties as well as the cities of […]

Rockwall city council members sworn in

Rockwall city council members sworn in

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 6, 2017) Four newly-elected council members were sworn in at the Rockwall city council meeting on Monday, June 5. State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) conducted the swearing in of council members Bennie Daniels (Place 1), Kevin Fowler (Place 3), Dana K. Macalik (Place 5) and Jim Pruitt (Mayor). The council also […]

Dana K Macalik announces run for Rockwall City Council

Dana K Macalik announces run for Rockwall City Council

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 23, 2017) Dana K Macalik, community leader and 5th generation Rockwall resident, has announced her candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 5 in the May 6, 2017 election. Macalik currently serves as President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, and said she looks forward to continuing to serve her hometown by […]

Big things ahead for Rockwall Chamber, local business community

PRESIDENT’S PEN (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 29, 2016) It’s been a very busy and productive year for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.  As President of the Chamber, I would like to share what’s on the horizon in the Chamber world. You won’t want to miss our final events of 2016! I would be remiss […]

Bringing business and community together

Bringing business and community together

The President’s Pen (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Rockwall County is home to six cities, small to large, each with its own unique flavor and outstanding characteristics. A recent survey published by Forbes Magazine identifies Rockwall County as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Our local business climate is flourishing from […]