Meet and Greet Nov. 28 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Andrew Hawkes, a 1989 Rockwall High School graduate and 25 year law enforcement veteran administrator, officially filed on November 14, all documents to be placed on the ballot as he seeks the republican nomination for Rockwall County Sheriff in the 2016 primary election. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) A good showing of residents turned out for the 2nd Annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, hosted by the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department inside the City Council chambers. Coinciding with National Geography Awareness Week, the event gave locals all manner of information concerning Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Lowrance Dental was joined by the City of Rockwall, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Z Constructors, and community members to celebrate the ground breaking of Lowrance Dental at 1350 Summer Lee Dr. in Rockwall. The groundbreaking ceremony began with a welcome from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and Chamber Director of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The City of Rockwall broke ground Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, on what promises to be another exciting addition to the community: Springhill Suites by Marriott, a four-story, 105-room hotel which will be built off of Lake Front Trail behind The Oar House in Rockwall. The hotel – being built […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) Conservative businessman Justin Holland filed official paperwork today in his bid to become the next member of the Texas House of Representatives. House District 33 includes all of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County. Earlier this year, Holland announced his intention to run following Representative Scott Turner’s announcement […]
Missed the Meeting? Give Your Input via Online Survey (HEATH, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update welcomed more than 75 citizens at the Community Open House held November 12 at City Hall. During the meeting, residents had the opportunity to share their vision, questions and concerns about the future of Heath. […]
(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 […]