Rockwall County’s new ‘Thank a Veteran’ program seeks local merchants

Rockwall County’s new ‘Thank a Veteran’ program seeks local merchants

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran Program,” approved by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court on June 25, 2024, is overseen by County Clerk Jennifer Fogg. The program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members […]

Walmart names 81 finalists from Texas to pitch at 2022 Open Call event

Walmart names 81 finalists from Texas to pitch at 2022 Open Call event

Suppliers with products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. will meet one-on-one with Walmart merchants during the June 28-29 event Walmart has made its selections for the ninth annual Open Call event. With nearly 1,200 small and mid-sized business owners receiving official invitations—including 81 entrepreneurs headquartered in Texas—this year’s registrants mark the largest group […]

Main Street receives recognition for downtown progress

Facade grants will allow merchants to revitalize exterior of their buildings (ROCKWALL-February 10, 2013) The City of Rockwall received its third annual national recognition for its successful progress in Downtown Rockwall as a designated Main Street community. The announcement was made by the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Main Street Program at their recent annual gathering of […]

Old Town Shoppes to host Toy Drive December 13

(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Join the First Annual Downtown Rockwall Toy Drive , hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to benefit local children through Rockwall County Helping Hands. From 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, bring a new unwrapped toy and look for one of  their friendly elves to assist you with […]