Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office detention center, courthouse receives surprise inspection

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office detention center, courthouse receives surprise inspection

ROCKWALL, TX (April 30, 2021) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office had a surprise inspection of the detention center and county courthouse by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards yesterday. At the conclusion of the inspection Sheriff Terry Garrett, Pct. 4 County Commissioner Janet Nichol, and Major Todd Calkins received a briefing by the Texas Commission […]

Rockwall Chamber honors winners at Wizard of Oz-themed annual awards banquet

Rockwall Chamber honors winners at Wizard of Oz-themed annual awards banquet

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates a year of community resilience with 2020 Chamber Partner Business Impact Awards ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2021 — The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rockwall Area’s premier business organization, celebrated a year of Community Resilience last night at “There’s No Place Like Home – Rockwall County USA”, […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse celebrates 30th anniversary

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse celebrates 30th anniversary

ROCKWALL, TX – April 23, 2021 – Members of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse gathered recently to mark their 30th anniversary. State Representative Justin Holland filed a resolution in the Texas House of Representatives  commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Posse.  Representative Holland read aloud the resolution and gave each member a signed copy. Budd […]

Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League hosts 2021 Senior Presentation

Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League hosts 2021 Senior Presentation

ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2021 – On March 27, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. honored the members of the graduating class of 2021 for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. The 27 members represent the following high […]

PUP-date: Milestone Millie, Patriot PAWS service dog in training, learns new cues

PUP-date: Milestone Millie, Patriot PAWS service dog in training, learns new cues

ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2021) – It has been three and a half months since the last Milestone PUP-date and although that might not seem like much time in the world of service dog training, the professional trainers at Patriot PAWS Service Dogs in Rockwall say Millie has learned a lot that will help her […]

Rockwall High School Jacket Babes named Nationals Best of the Best

Rockwall High School Jacket Babes named Nationals Best of the Best

ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2021 — The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV Drill Team and Officers competed at the American Drill Team National Championships on March 27th.  The Jacket Babe team wowed the judges and competition with their entertaining dances in jazz, pom, lyrical and novelty; placing first, National Champion, in each category. […]

Highland Meadows in Rockwall hosts 2nd Annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ Giveaway

Highland Meadows in Rockwall hosts 2nd Annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ Giveaway

ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2021 – For the second year in a row, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility and comprehensive rehab center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. All local […]

Then and Now: How the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has evolved in its three-year existence

Then and Now: How the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has evolved in its three-year existence

ROCKWALL, TX – April 1, 2020 — Before there was a Children’s Advocacy Center in Rockwall County, there existed a gap for children and their families who needed services and resources for dealing with the traumatic aftermath of abuse. The investigative component was there in terms of law enforcement and CPS. But a key component […]

Blue Ribbon News Go Blue 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Go Blue 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Go Blue for Kids 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton […]