Message from Rockwall Mayor, Trace Johannesen – Local Control: The Foundation of Good Government

Message from Rockwall Mayor, Trace Johannesen – Local Control: The Foundation of Good Government

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – As mayor of Rockwall, I’ve consistently advocated for a simple principle: the government closest to the people governs best. Recently, however, we’ve seen concerning trends from Austin that threaten this foundational concept of local control. The state legislature continues to propose bills that would strip municipalities of their ability […]

Rockwall County government divesting from China

Rockwall County government divesting from China

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – County Judge Frank New is intensifying his efforts to reduce the county’s reliance on China. He has instructed all heads of county government departments to explore alternative products imported from outside China. In line with this initiative, a Rockwall County Purchasing and Procedures policy was approved by the Commissioners […]

Fate Department of Public Safety makes arrest in child pornography case

Fate Department of Public Safety makes arrest in child pornography case

Fate, TX (February 7, 2025) – Fate Department of Public Safety Detectives have arrested a resident of Fate, TX who was charged with three counts of PC 43.26 Possession of Child Pornography (d)(2)(B) and one charge of PC 37.09 (C) Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence. ($340,000 in total bonds). In December of 2024, Fate DPS […]

Connection, Growth and Innovation: What’s Ahead in 2025

Connection, Growth and Innovation: What’s Ahead in 2025

Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – New Mission, New Vision, New Goals! As we step into a new year, we rolled out a freshly updated mission and vision statement after ours has served us well for over 10 years.  In 2025, it’s our goal to stay committed to growth, excellence and innovation to support and […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Chocolate Indulgence

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Chocolate Indulgence

Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Join Women In Need Feb. 14 at Hidden Creek for Chocolate Indulgence, an evening filled with decadent desserts, entertainment, and heartfelt support for a vital cause. For over 41 years, WIN has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties. This past year, […]

What We Might Learn from Unrequited Love

What We Might Learn from Unrequited Love

Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Love is “a many-splendored thing,” according to an old book/song/movie title. Those who have fallen in love will agree. But there is one facet of love that makes a person ill: lovesickness. This could be due to distance, or a break-up, or else that northern exposure side of love […]

Stay in the Light: Rockwall couple’s dazzling display inspires record-setting New Year donation to Meals on Wheels

Stay in the Light: Rockwall couple’s dazzling display inspires record-setting New Year donation to Meals on Wheels

Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display.  Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]

Rockwall Art League presents: The Mindful Art of Zentangle

Rockwall Art League presents: The Mindful Art of Zentangle

Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – You don’t want to miss the February 22, 2025 Member Meeting, featuring Donna Norton, Rockwall Art League’s (RAL) very own certified Zentangle teacher, is going to lead RAL Members in a Zentangle drawing session! Not only will you leave with new drawing skills, you will discover the wonderful benefit […]

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

How I Met My Mate: Rockwall County couples share stories of how they found true love

Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]

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