(HEATH, TX – Nov. 19, 2015) Earning one of the most sought after endorsements in the race for Texas House, District 33, Republican Lorne Liechty has received the support of the Concerned Women For America Legislative Action Committee. The support by the prestigious CWALAC is the highest profile endorsement yet to be announced in the race for Texas […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 16, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe has announced that Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker at the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner on Friday February 26th, 2016. “Trey is a conservative leader in the House of Representatives who has defended conservative ideals as well as anyone […]
FREE Download ~ Chance to win prizes (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov 11, 2015) More than 2,400 people have downloaded the Official Rockwall Area App, and that number is expected to rise exponentially as Blue Ribbon News, in cooperation with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, partners with development firm ScanSee to put local deals, dining, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe received the endorsement of Ted Cruz after sending in his paperwork to file for re-election. Said Senator Cruz: “John Ratcliffe is the kind of rock solid conservative that Congress needs and I’m proud to endorse him for reelection,” said Cruz. “John has quickly built a strong record […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 13, 2015) Rockwall County is developing a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that will address natural hazards that affect the County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Mitigation as sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. Therefore, the goal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Katy Miller as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly […]
Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Gets to Work: All Citizens Invited to Participate in Nov 12 Meeting (HEATH, TX – Nov 1, 2015) The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Committee began its work during a kick-off meeting held with the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 15. The committee is made up of a diverse group of citizens […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX– Nov. 10, 2015) The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to Rockwall County today for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2014. Awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), the Certificate of Achievement is the highest […]
Ribbon cutting ceremony on grand opening day, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 A Big Family Welcome celebration noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 (ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov 10, 2015) A new Walmart Supercenter at 494 W. Interstate 30 in Royse City will open at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing a broad assortment […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 9, 2015) At a community meeting scheduled for December 1, 2015, citizens will be able to review and comment on an Open Space Master Plan for Rockwall County. The meeting will be held in Liberty Hall jury room at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane, and will run […]