(ROCKWALL,TX– Jan. 16, 2016) Several Rockwall County officials and residents decked the studs and cement flooring of the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family with heartwarming messages of gratitude, during a ‘Notes of Love’ home signing event on Friday, Jan. 15. Sgt. Holcomb – who suffers from a […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Ismael Medina, a sixth grade student at Springer Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Assistant Principal Kelli Crossland spoke about Ismael’s character and academic accomplishments. “Ismael […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall County Elections from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Doors open at 5:30. Learn more here. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Andrew Hawkes, a 1989 Rockwall High School graduate, has received the endorsement of The McKinney Police Association. The association states, Andrew has “leadership qualities” and “is well regarded as an expert in the law enforcement community.” The Association strongly encourages the citizens of Rockwall County to vote for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Cameron Schmucker has earned the Rockwall High School Jacket Backers January “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” Award, and Haley Hicks has earned the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” Award. Cameron, a 12th grade member of the varsity basketball team, was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and chosen by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Joe Chamberlain announced that he is running for re-election Heath City Council, Place 3. “I am asking for the vote of my fellow citizens of Heath, as I am seeking re-election to the City Council Place 3. My past two years of service has seen improved City infrastructure, commercial […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and chocolate at the annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraising event benefiting Women in Need. The event will be from 6:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Live entertainment will be provided by Davis & Rose. There will also be a […]
(WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016) – In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “To no surprise, the president’s speech tried to gloss over seven years of failed policies that have made life more difficult for the 700,000 Texans I represent. His final State of the Union […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his […]