Meet Austin, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Meet Austin! He somehow lost two toes and broke his rear leg on his adventures. Both injuries are weeks old and can’t be repaired. To ensure the leg will not cause him any further pain or injury, he will have it amputated soon. Austin is a happy little guy, […]

Liechty campaign boosted by key endorsements

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association endorses Republican Lorne Liechty for Texas House (HEATH, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Lorne Liechty has earned another key endorsement in the race for the Texas House, District 33 with the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association PAC announcing their support for the pro-business Republican. The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) is a trade association that […]

Local artist creates nod to Rockwall’s past

Local artist creates nod to Rockwall’s past

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Rockwall artist, Joetta Currie is working in between cold snaps and rain to complete a mural that can provide a look at “what used to be.” Currie was hired by School of Rock co-owner, Stuart Smith to paint images on the large garage doors at their business at  206 East […]

Home signing in Rockwall for wounded veteran

Home signing in Rockwall for wounded veteran

(ROCKWALL,TX– Jan. 16, 2016) Several Rockwall County officials and residents decked the studs and cement flooring of the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family with heartwarming messages of gratitude, during a ‘Notes of Love’ home signing event on Friday, Jan. 15. Sgt. Holcomb – who suffers from a […]

Illegal gambling operation uncovered in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016)  Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators  uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Ismael Medina, a sixth grade student at Springer Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Assistant Principal Kelli Crossland spoke about Ismael’s character and academic accomplishments. “Ismael […]

Candidate Forum for Rockwall County Elections

Candidate Forum for Rockwall County Elections

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall County Elections from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Doors open at 5:30. Learn more here. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]

Rockwall County Sheriff Candidate Andrew Hawkes receives endorsement from McKinney Police Association

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Andrew Hawkes, a 1989 Rockwall High School graduate, has received the endorsement of The McKinney Police Association. The association states, Andrew has “leadership qualities” and “is well regarded as an expert in the law enforcement community.” The Association strongly encourages the citizens of Rockwall County to vote for […]