Rockwall Health Center celebrates with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rockwall Health Center, located at 2880 Ridge Road in Rockwall, Rockwall Health Center is locally owned and operated by Dr. Sean Jamalabadi, a chiropractor with 15 years experience in using natural and clinical treatments in the […]

Developer approaches City of Rockwall with affordable, multi-family housing plan

No action taken yet, but City Council may consider agenda item at next meeting. (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall City Council held a work session last night before their regular meeting, where Dan Allgeier, Senior Vice President of NuRock Companies, presented his company’s plan for affordable housing and tax credits. The Council […]

John Hohenshelt to file for Rockwall City Council, Place 2

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Hohenshelt will run for Place 2 on the Rockwall City Council in the upcoming May 7 election.  John Hohenshelt was first appointed to Place 2 in December 2014 by the City Council and ran for election in May 2015.  Hohenshelt has served for a little […]

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet addresses Kiwanis Club with ‘State of the County’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club welcomed Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, former Mayor, who presented a “State of the County” address at their recent meeting. Sweet’s presentation explained how Rockwall County government operates, its various services, fiscal health and responsibilities, and predictions of future growth over the next 10 years. […]

Local gun shop offers unique service for tornado victims

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) With many businesses and individuals throughout the community pitching in to aid those affected by the Dec. 26 tornado, Rockwall Shooters Supply looks to help out in perhaps an overlooked aspect of the tornado relief effort: firearms repair. For individuals whose firearms may have suffered damage during the tornado, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]