Rep. Ratcliffe chairs hearing to assess DHS’s efforts to secure federal networks

Rep. Ratcliffe chairs hearing to assess DHS’s efforts to secure federal networks

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) chaired a House Homeland Security Committee cybersecurity subcommittee hearing yesterday to examine the status of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to secure federal networks. The hearing included witnesses from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the […]

‘We ride for those who died’

‘We ride for those who died’

Local retired DPS officer participates in annual Police Unity Tour (ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) For the past 10 years, local retired DPS Narcotics Officer Barry Morris has hopped on his bike to join hundreds of fellow officers in the annual Police Unity Tour (PUT), honoring his brothers and sisters in blue who died […]

Rockwall County, TxDoT, area officials celebrate completion of FM 551 & Erby Campbell interchanges

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 29, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioner David  Magness, Judge David Sweet, TxDOT officials, area mayors, council members and citizens gathered on Friday, March 24  to officially celebrate the completion of expansion improvements for the interchanges at FM 551 & I-30 in Fate and Erby Campbell & I-30 in Royse City. The […]

Kids for Kids Talent Show to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) Enjoy an evening of entertainment Friday, April 7 as young artists in our community help stand up against child abuse. The 1st Annual Kids For Kids event will feature dancers from the Ukraine, as well as the Dance & Arts Connection in Heath. Rockwall School of Music students will also be performing. […]

Local couple starts foster closet in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2017) Earlier this year, Kevin and Cheyenne Weable opened the doors to a new nonprofit providing necessities for foster children in Rockwall County and the surrounding area.  Room 29:11 is a foster closet which provides new and gently used clothing for children of all sizes, gently used or new shoes, […]

Blue Ribbon News April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (March 28, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our April 2017/Easter print edition. Our print publication now delivers monthly to more than 19,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area […]

Meet Marty McFly, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2017) Say hello to Marty McFly! This little guy will easily bring a smile to your face when you meet him. He has an adorable little head tilt and a happy personality. He’s great with the other dogs in his foster home and loves to snuggle with his humans. In […]

Commissioners Court recognizes Kaden Newton of Mac & Cheese and Pancakes

Commissioners Court recognizes Kaden Newton of Mac & Cheese and Pancakes

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2017) The most famous kid in Rockwall was honored for his efforts in fighting childhood hunger in the county this morning during the Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read the following proclamation recognizing 7-year-old Rockwall resident Kaden Newton and his nonprofit Mac & Cheese and […]