Grand Opening Friday, June 12 (ROWLETT, TX – June 10, 2020) This evening, Blue Ribbon News was excited to be among a limited number of guests invited to a VIP Preview of RetroCade, Rockwall County’s first dedicated bar space arcade. Located at 6320 Dalrock Road in Rowlett (Suite 100, behind Whataburger, next to Chiloso), RetroCade […]
Swing from vines, climb the rock wall, glide through a canopy (ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) Do you remember riding a bike for the first time without training wheels? Or mustering up enough courage to jump into the deep end when learning to swim? There’s no doubt that reaching such milestones can help a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) During its regular meeting today, June 9th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 12, 2020 as Women’s Veterans Day in the county. The proclamation recognizes all women who have served their country through the United States Armed Forces. June 12th was chosen because that’s the date President Harry […]
Rockwall County voters encouraged to take advantage of early voting period ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – Early voting runs June 29 through July 10 (closed July 3 and 4) for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Runoff. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. See the schedule below for hours […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court honored two Employees of the Quarter during their meeting today. Congratulations to Omar Sanchez (above) on being awarded the Law Enforcement Employee of the Quarter for Rockwall County. Congratulations to Justin Labrier (above) on his selection as Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter. Our print […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) So what’s being refurbished at Chandlers Landing yacht club? EVERYTHING, according to Chandlers Landing HOA President Evan Matteson. Here’s a look at what’s in store for the new-look venue at Chandlers Landing known as The Yacht Club. A Complete Overhaul of the Yacht Club When the Chandlers Landing yacht […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2020 – Business owner and former District Chief of Staff for Congressman John Ratcliffe, Jason Ross, officially announced his candidacy for the ballot replacement process in the 4th Congressional District of Texas. “I am a limited government conservative, with a lifetime of service to the Republican Party. I know first-hand that […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2020) The Rockwall Police Department announced on facebook the celebration of the following promotions today: “Unfortunately due to Covid-19, we had to delay our promotion ceremony for a little while but today was finally the day. We want to congratulate Ed Fowler to his promotion to Assistant Chief, David Valliant to […]
Dallas, Texas (June 5, 2020) – Dallas is one of first major cities to produce policing transformations. On Friday, June 5, 2020, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax delivered a set of 11 action steps in the Dallas Police Department (DPD) that are focused on accelerating an effort to foster and build trust among myriad Dallas […]