Meet Autumn, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) – Silky black Autumn is a nice blend of independent cat and sweetness. She is 6 years old, current on vaccines, FeLV/FIV negative, spayed, and microchipped. Autumn’s adoption fee is $50. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more information or come meet her at the Petco in Rockwall! (Adoptions by appointment.) Submitted by […]

Supporting Our Community: The Impact of Shopping Local This Holiday Season

Supporting Our Community:  The Impact of Shopping Local This Holiday Season

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – As the holiday season approaches, there’s one thing we can all do to make a big difference in our community: shop local. This time of year, our local businesses are working tirelessly to bring festive joy to the Rockwall area, offering unique products, special deals, and personalized service that’s […]

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives $15,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives $15,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the organization’s life-changing partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Founded in 2006, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality to disabled American Veterans, and others, living […]

Mason Sevier named Grand Marshal of annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Mason Sevier named Grand Marshal of annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2024)  — The Rockwall County Kiwanis Club is excited to announce Mason Sevier as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Mason has been a devoted player in the Kiwanis-sponsored Angel Baseball Program for 25 years, since its founding in 1999. His father, Cliff, has been a longtime […]

Meet Snickers, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – Meet Snickers! This precious 4-year-old Chihuahua-mix is a shining example of love and loyalty. She is always by her foster’s side and enjoys showering her people with affection. Though Snickers may initially be hesitant around new people, her desire for affection will quickly overcome her shyness. She weighs about […]

Holiday happenings hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News December issue

Holiday happenings hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News December issue

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 24, 2024) — Our December issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]

Rockwall County man sentenced to 38 years for possession, intent to deliver methamphetamine

Rockwall County man sentenced to 38 years for possession, intent to deliver methamphetamine

Book-in photo of Michael Dobbin ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2024) On November 20, 2024, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall County resident, Michael Dobbin, 45, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams.  A little over an hour after retiring […]

Northwestern Mutual – Dallas appoints Blake Gunderson as Managing Director of Rockwall and East Texas offices

Northwestern Mutual – Dallas appoints Blake Gunderson as Managing Director of Rockwall and East Texas offices

ROCKWALL, TX (November 20, 2024) – Today, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced the appointment of Blake Gunderson as Managing Director of the company’s Rockwall and East Texas offices, including Tyler, Longview, and Sulphur Springs, effective immediately. Gunderson’s appointment is not only an asset to the company but also to the region and […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Approval of Certified Bond Election Results The Board of Trustees approved the canvassing of election results pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Texas Election Code and Board […]

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2024) During the December blood drive hosted by Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, each volunteer donor will recieve a brand new blanket. The Carter BloodCare event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, 990 E. I-30 in Rockwall. To sign up: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/158417