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Rep. Hall to receive US Chamber award May 3 at Rockwall Chamber breakfast

Rep. Hall to receive US Chamber award May 3 at Rockwall Chamber breakfast

ROCKWALL – Sixteen-term US Congressman Ralph Hall will receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award on his 89th birthday, May 3, at the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 7:30 am, at Saltgrass Steakhouse, 1649 Laguna Dr.  in Rockwall. The award is given to members of Congress for their pro-business positions and commitment [...]

May 1 2012 | Posted in Business, Featured | Read More »

The Harbor facing more legal problems soon?

The Harbor facing more legal problems soon?

ROCKWALL -The owner of local entertainment website PlanetRockwall.com says that the Facebook page she set up two years ago, that has attracted over 2,800 “Likes” while promoting the Harbor district in Rockwall, has essentially been hijacked by The Shops at The Harbor’s management company, United Commercial Realty (UCR). As a result, Rockwall business owner Sharon [...]

April 12 2012 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »

Alzheimer’s assisted living community to open in Rockwall March 22

Alzheimer’s assisted living community to open in Rockwall March 22

ROCKWALL – The grand opening of Autumn Leaves Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Assisted Living Communities in Rockwall is scheduled today from 4-7 pm at 225 East Ralph Hall Pkwy, behind Home Depot. Their Rockwall location is the 10th community opened in the DFW area since the Irving-based company broke ground on its first development more [...]

March 22 2012 | Posted in Business, Community | Read More »

“Computer Corner” Column: Don’t be a victim of identity theft

“Computer Corner” Column: Don’t be a victim of identity theft

By Sheila Hair, co-owner of My Computer Guy in Rockwall. A new variant of the notorious Zeus identity-theft Trojan is making the rounds and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it is capable of defeating common methods of user authentication employed by financial institutions. The latest strain of the ID-theft malware, called Gameover, begins as [...]

February 22 2012 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »

Rockwall Chamber announces new 2012 Board officers, members

Rockwall Chamber announces new 2012 Board officers, members

ROCKWALL -  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently announced its new officers for 2012, plus the names of six new Board members. They were elected at the Board’s Dec. 15 meeting.  Cindy Tayem, Area Manager – Customer Operations, Oncor, will serve as the 2012 Board Chair, succeeding past-chair Cheryl Dunlop, Human [...]

January 20 2012 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »

Rockwall Chamber presents awards for 2011 at annual banquet

Rockwall Chamber presents awards for 2011 at annual banquet

ROCKWALL – Over 180 members and guests gathered at the Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing for the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Awards and Member Appreciation Banquet Jan. 12. (See photo captions below) Outgoing Board Chair Cheryl Dunlop, Director of Administrative Services for the City of Rockwall, presented awards to Ebby Halliday Realtors and [...]

January 20 2012 | Posted in Business, Featured | Read More »

Credit Union of TX opens 2nd branch, partners with Helping Hands toy drive

Credit Union of TX opens 2nd branch, partners with Helping Hands toy drive

ROCKWALL – To celebrate the opening of its second branch in Rockwall, Credit Union of Texas is partnering with Rockwall County Helping Hands to offer its two branches as collection sites for the annual Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive. The new branch which opened Dec. 1 is located at 2914 Ridge Rd. The original location [...]

December 12 2011 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »

Rockwall’s El Cayote Rojo Cantina is our favorite Mexican restaurant

Rockwall’s El Cayote Rojo Cantina is our favorite Mexican restaurant

By J.J. Smith. ROCKWALL – This local food critic can’t wait to return to eat at El Cayote Rojo Cantina & Grill, Rockwall’s only Austin-style Tex-Mex restaurant, located on Hwy. 66, just before leaving Old Downtown Rockwall to the east towards Fate. There are two simple reasons why. First, on two of the four times [...]

November 30 2011 | Posted in Business, Featured | Read More »

“Stella the Silly Scarecrow” makes guest appearance at Rockwall music school

“Stella the Silly Scarecrow” makes guest appearance at Rockwall music school

ROCKWALL – “Stella the Silly Scarecrow” made a guest appearance at the Rockwall School of Music, Oct. 25 and 26, making balloon animals, hats and games for students to enjoy on their way home from music lessons. Stella volunteers her time to bring lots of smiles to students of all ages, said Music School Director [...]

November 3 2011 | Posted in Business, Featured | Read More »

New Rockwall Chamber President named to replace retiring Margie Hooper

New Rockwall Chamber President named to replace retiring Margie Hooper

ROCKWALL – A new President of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce has been named by the Chamber’s Board of Directors to replace Margie Hooper, who is retiring Dec. 31, 2011. Fourth-generation Rockwall area resident and Rockwall High School graduate Dana K. Cullins Macalik (left) started her new position Oct. 17. She is the daughter of [...]

November 1 2011 | Posted in Business, Latest News | Read More »