ROCKWALL, TX, Jan. 15, 2021 – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) welcomes Rockwall residents Carin Brock, Eric Burress and Justin Lee to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. Brock, Burress, and Lee were appointed by the Rockwall City Council near the end of 2020 and have replaced Dale Cherry, Gary Bunch […]
ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – The City of Rowlett believes in democracy. We believe in unity, and the rule of law. The violence that transpired in Washington, D.C. last week not only violated these tenets, but struck at the very core of the values we hold sacred. And we, as those who are […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – Lone Star CASA is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system in our local area. “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing, many of us have been feeling increased stress, anxiety and isolation. Children involved […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 – Jerry Welch announced today that he is running for Rockwall City Council Place 3, which is Kevin Fowler’s vacated seat. Council Member Fowler announced last week that he is running for Rockwall Mayor. Welch is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission. […]
Free, two day training class coming Feb 13 & 20 ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 – Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT is […]
FATE, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Our city has experienced tremendous growth in the past 3 years. The Mayor and City Council have focused on keeping our roads safe, creating sustainable commercial development, creating rational property taxes, and growing our Fire and Police teams to keep our families safe. We have also faced unprecedented […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Congratulations to the 48 Rockwall High School students who qualified for a spot in a Texas Music Educators Association Region 3 All-Region Band! A special congratulations to the 14 students that qualified for area (noted in bold with asterisk), which is the next step in becoming an all-state musician. […]
AUSTIN — State Representative Justin Holland of Heath, TX took the oath of office on Tuesday, January 12th, at the Texas Capitol to once again serve House District 33 as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. Holland and the other members of the Texas Legislature convened at the Texas Capitol building for the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Carter Bloodcare Centers are reporting that the need for blood supply is critical. Please help share this message so that community and patient needs throughout the DFW area can be supported. DONORS NEEDED NOW The local blood supply needs your immediate attention. We are asking eligible blood donors […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – At a time of such division in our nation – and with Valentine’s Day only a month away – our Blue Ribbon News team is finding joy in reading all the love stories that local couples are submitting for our annual ‘How I Met My Mate’ Valentine’s issue, […]