Mayoral proclamation kicks of Chamber of Commerce Week

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and all other Texas area Chambers of Commerce were recognized during Monday’s city council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Rockwall. First chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1840, Texas Chambers […]

Mayoral proclamation recognizes JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as JER Chilton YMCA Recognition Day in Rockwall. The Y provides sports programs for over 2,300 local children annually, including its swimming program which teaches over […]

Rowlett Mayor visits Cullins Lake Pointe students on Government Day

Rowlett Mayor visits Cullins Lake Pointe students on Government Day

ROCKWALL / ROWLETT (February 20, 2014) Second graders at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary enjoyed Government Day on Tuesday, February 18. Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel visited the students and spoke about local government. The students learned a lot about the services that our local government provides to citizens. The students say, “Thank you, Mayor Gottel!” Submitted […]

Royse City Chamber names scholarship in honor of First Lady Ouida Baley

Royse City Chamber names scholarship in honor of First Lady Ouida Baley

ROYSE CITY (February 17, 2014) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce has announced they will be naming their annual college scholarship in honor of Ouida Baley, the First Lady of Royse City, who passed away last night. “I can’t even begin to describe the impact she has had on this community and how loved she […]

MusicFest’s Celebrity Roast to put Mayor in hot seat

MusicFest’s Celebrity Roast to put Mayor in hot seat

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will be the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event that supports the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner will be served at 7, […]

Rockwall City Council election canceled

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) The May 11 City of Rockwall municipal election was canceled by the City Council because all five candidates were unopposed. Mayor David Sweet, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Bennie Daniels will be sworn in for two-year terms. Jim Pruitt (Place 2), appointed to the position last year following the […]

Q&A with Rockwall Mayor David Sweet

Blue Ribbon News thanks Mayor David Sweet for graciously sharing a little bit about his background and why he’s so passionate about making Rockwall such a great place to live, work and play. To nominate someone you know for our Good People profile series, email .  WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Dallas  HIGH SCHOOL? West Mesquite […]

Rockwall city election slated for May 11

(January 25, 2013) Five members of the Rockwall City Council up for election this year say they will be on the May 11 ballot. Council members David White (Place1), Bennie Daniels (Place 3) and Michelle Smith (Place 5) and Mayor Sweet will be candidates for another two-year term. Council member Jim Pruitt was appointed last fall […]

Park Place Motorcars donates bikes to Cowboy Santas

(January 10, 2013) Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth donated more than a dozen bicycles to the Cowboy Santas program, helping children 12 years old and younger receive gifts during the holidays. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Mae Gray-Rossi, executive director of Cowboy Santas, recently accepted the bicycles. For more than 30 years, volunteers along […]