Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Paul Pecena has officially announced his campaign for election as Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two, in Rockwall County.  Pecena, an experienced police captain and retired Army officer, is seeking election to office after more than 30 years of public service. Pecena began his law enforcement career as a […]

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Orchestra for having 17 students selected to be a part of the 2018 Rockwall All-City Orchestra.  These students were chosen from over 100 students that auditioned.  They will now have the opportunity to perform with the All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 20 in the […]

Welcome to the GoodLife

Welcome to the GoodLife

(HEATH, TX — January 8, 2018) Each year, the population of aging citizens in Rockwall County continues to grow. Fortunately, so do the options for senior living. From visiting caregivers to assisted living facilities and nursing homes, our community offers a variety of choices for quality, elder care. Finding the right solution for you or […]

Meet Flash, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 8, 2018) Flash is my name and being cute is my game. I’m in search of a fur-ever home with a family that will love me as much as I love them. If you can find room in your heart for a new best friend I’m the one for you. I’ve been […]

Cribs and Coffins

Cribs and Coffins

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) I told someone last week that one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to make your own funeral arrangements!  Some might think that’s rather morbid, but as a Chaplain, I’ve seen many things that revolve around the death of a loved one; the emotion, the […]

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

IF: Gathering to Host Live Stream Worship Event Feb. 8-9, 2019

Register by January 12 and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Belfiore Salon and Spa! Register today at: ifrockwall.com (ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2018) Every year IF: Gathering brings together women to be the reminder and the challenge we all need as Christians to keep going in this mission of making […]

Rockwall ISD to host parent meetings about course offerings at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2018) Rockwall ISD will host parent meetings to detail course offerings at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy throughout January and February. Meeting topics will include career and technical education, electives and dual credit. A middle school parent night will also be held to discuss student options in high school. […]

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Season’s greetings, readers! With the new year now upon us, I find myself reflecting back on all the good news happening around Rockwall that we at Blue Ribbon News were able to share this past year, and I can’t help but get excited about what lies ahead for the […]

Words of Wisdom for the New Year

Words of Wisdom for the New Year

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) In the handful of days before New Year’s, I’ve written a novel, taken up fly-fishing, and I’m presently becoming an elk hunter. Yes, that’s a bit of exaggeration, but each of those bucket-listers started as a resolution. I’m a list-nerd, a goal-monger, a resolution-junkie, you could say. Each year […]