(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, […]
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 […]
(Jan. 18, 2016) Justin Holland today announced that he has been endorsed by the Business and Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of Texas Association of Business (TAB). Holland is seeking election to be the next Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for HD 33, the area covering Rockwall County and […]
(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 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, 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Joe Chamberlain announced that he is running for re-election Heath City Council, Place 3. “I am asking for the vote of my fellow citizens of Heath, as I am seeking re-election to the City Council Place 3. My past two years of service has seen improved City infrastructure, commercial […]
(WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016) – In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “To no surprise, the president’s speech tried to gloss over seven years of failed policies that have made life more difficult for the 700,000 Texans I represent. His final State of the Union […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Rockwall County voters are encouraged to attend a free Candidate Forum on February 2 for the 4th Congressional District and 33rd State House elections. Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall, located in the Rockwall […]