EDITOR’S NOTE | Backyard Birthday Bash, Texas Style: Celebrating 70 Years of Lorne Liechty

EDITOR’S NOTE | Backyard Birthday Bash, Texas Style: Celebrating 70 Years of Lorne Liechty

In the backyard of his Heath home on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, Lorne Liechty shares a celebratory moment with country music legend Pat Green as a spectacular fireworks display lights up the night sky. Every now and then, you find yourself at a gathering that isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a reflection of […]

Rockwall leader recognized for decades of service to the construction industry and community

Rockwall leader recognized for decades of service to the construction industry and community

Dennis Lewis celebrates with his wife, Clarissa, at ASA’s annual awards night. Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – The American Subcontractors Association – North Texas Chapter (ASA-NTC) has presented its distinguished Impact Award to Rockwall’s own Dennis Lewis, Vice President of Potter Concrete, Ltd., an Irving-based concrete subcontractor. The honor — awarded only four times […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Jerry Mack Packer

Celebration of Life: Services for Jerry Mack Packer

Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer  ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of McLendon-Chisholm, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at his home in Rockwall, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was a […]

Dennis Lewis Honored with Prestigious ASA Impact Award

Dennis Lewis Honored with Prestigious ASA Impact Award

Dennis Lewis poses with Casey Troxclair, American Subcontractors Association-North Texas Chapter President, after being recognized by his peers in the construction industry.  Rockwall leader recognized for decades of service to the construction industry and community ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) The American Subcontractors Association – North Texas Chapter (ASA-NTC) has presented its distinguished Impact Award […]

Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – Each year, YMCA branches across the country recognize an outstanding “Father of the Year” and following numerous nominations, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall announces their recipient – Brian Ortiz! “There are dads, and then there are goal dads,” says brother, Edward. “Brian is the the kind of father every […]

From the Gridiron to Legacy Leadership: One man’s lifelong connection to the Rockwall YMCA

From the Gridiron to Legacy Leadership: One man’s lifelong connection to the Rockwall YMCA

Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – For Brett Packer, the YMCA has always been more than a place to play—it’s been a second home, a leadership incubator, and a place where generations of his family have found connection, purpose, and belonging. His story began in 1970, as a boy running drills on the football fields […]

Pup Culture: Dogs & their Dads

Pup Culture: Dogs & their Dads

Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2025) – This past Father’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invited the community to help us honor all kinds of fatherly love—including the kind that comes with tail wags and belly rubs! Here’s a round of a-paws to all the guys who throw tennis balls, share snacks under the table, and never […]

Local leader, Alicia Vega, appointed president of two community organizations

Local leader, Alicia Vega, appointed president of two community organizations

Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2025) — Rockwall Capital Group is proud to announce that its President, Alicia Vega, has recently been appointed to serve as President of the Rockwall-Heath High School Orchestra Booster Club (effective May 20, 2025) and President of boys team charity – Lakeside League (effective May 1, 2025). These leadership roles reflect Alicia’s ongoing […]