Public input sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2021-2022

Public input sought on Texas Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2021-2022

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamations: Add crossbow to the definition of lawful archery equipment Modify the muzzleloader definition to clarify only the bullet or projectile must […]

Catching up with former Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson

Catching up with former Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Former Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson may be retired, but he’s still as active as ever in the law enforcement community. Blue Ribbon News caught up with Rockwall’s former leading lawman to hear what he’s been up to since retirement. This past weekend, Eavenson was invited by the […]

Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club donation drive stocks Helping Hands pantry

Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club donation drive stocks Helping Hands pantry

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Following the devastating weather a few weeks ago, the Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club partnered with Rockwall Helping Hands to help restock their pantry. Thanks to an absolute outpouring of support from all over Rockwall County, the room was packed full of clothes and pantry donations for five […]

Heath shines in response to Winter Storm Uri

Heath shines in response to Winter Storm Uri

HEATH, TX – March 3, 2021 — Winter Storm Uri will go down in history as an epic weather event that brought the lows of extended power outages, severe property damage and other misery to millions of Texans. And it will go down in history as another time where the Heath community spirit shined as […]

Sapphire Bay announces the addition of a destination hotel to anchor $1 billion mixed-use community

Sapphire Bay announces the addition of a destination hotel to anchor $1 billion mixed-use community

ROWLETT, TX – March 3, 2021 — Sapphire Bay, the new $1 billion master-planned mixed-use development project on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard with a multiphase opening beginning in 2022, recently announced that Hyatt will operate the new Sapphire Bay Resort & Conference Center on behalf of a public-private partnership with the City of Rowlett. […]

Letter to the Editor: A Case for Change

Letter to the Editor: A Case for Change

ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2021 — The nearly 1 in 5 Texans who are experiencing the mental health breakdown of a loved one need your help! I’m sure you know someone, or know of someone, who is dealing with a family member with a severe mental health disorder. While difficult to understand unless you’re […]

Rockwall ISD accepting nominations for the naming of the field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium

Rockwall ISD accepting nominations for the naming of the field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium

ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2021 — Beginning Tuesday, March 2, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees’ Naming Facilities Committee will accept nominations for the naming of: The Field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium The Transportation Services Facility at 707 South Clark Street The nomination form is available on the district website at http://www.rockwallisd.com/naming and may […]

Rockwall High School JV Drill Team earn Grand Champion honors at Showtime International

Rockwall High School JV Drill Team earn Grand Champion honors at Showtime International

ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2021 — The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV Drill Team and Officers competed at the Showtime International dance competition this past weekend in Mansfield. Both the Jacket Babe team and their officers received awards for highest scoring and best in category routine for each of the four categories they […]

Rockwall toddler earns her tiaras

Rockwall toddler earns her tiaras

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — Meet Kinsley, a three-year-old girl from Rockwall who is arguably the most decorated beauty pageant contestant around. Kinsley started pageants at just 19 months old, competing in a local pageant and earning first runner up at the Texas Choice Pageants. She then competed in the In His Image […]

Meet Fred, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Fred, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — Meet Fred! Fred’s owner died and the neighbor brought him to the shelter. Fred is still trying to figure out what is going on. He is very sweet and loves being petted, but he needs some time to get accustomed. Fred is an indoor-only kitty with gorgeous eyes, neutered, current on vaccines, FeLV negative, and […]