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 […]
(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, 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. […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The January Royse City Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Occasions at Stone River was a great start to 2016, with guest speaker Kevin Shepherd informing guests of the comprehensive plan that is being put in place for Royse City. Amanda Self with National Senior Care was the Luncheon […]
(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 […]