Senior Spotlight: Christina Wester, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Christina Wester, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 30, 2020) Senior Christina Wester plays the violin in the Rockwall-Heath High School varsity orchestra and is a member of National Honor Society.  She is also a member of National Charity League and the Adoration Bells handbell choir at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. After graduation Christina will be attending the […]

Lone Star CASA focuses on supporting families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Lone Star CASA focuses on supporting families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month

‘There is still a need for CASA volunteers’ (ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 3030) April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Lone Star CASA is raising awareness of  the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help break the cycle of abuse and neglect, through […]

Meet Max, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Max, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2020) Meet Max!  This handsome boy is 1 1/2 years old and open to new adventures!  He is kennel-trained and housebroken.  Max would love to find someone who will play tug-of-war with him and take him on long walks (where he will want to make friends with every dog within a 100 yard radius!) Max is current […]

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Miller, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Miller, Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2020) Samantha Miller is a hardworking 4th generation Rockwall High School student, participating in dual credit courses and working to complete her vet tech certification through RHS Vet Med program.  She is a member of FFA and 4-H Rockin Riders, serving as the first Equine Ambassador of Rockwall county, educating others […]

State Rep. Justin Holland talks COVID-19 testing, Shelter In Place

State Rep. Justin Holland talks COVID-19 testing, Shelter In Place

In a recent interview with Blue Ribbon News, State Representative Justin Holland discussed COVID-19 testing and the importance of adhering to the Shelter In Place order for Rockwall County in order to flatten the curve. Holland said the biggest thing for people to realize is that there are many people who don’t need to be […]

Temporary changes coming for bulk trash service in Rockwall

Temporary changes coming for bulk trash service in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020)  With schools and businesses temporarily shutting down amid the coronavirus threat, and more people staying at home, Rockwall residents have begun to generate more garbage to be picked up each week. In fact, Republic Services reports a 30% increase in the volume of regular trash being picked up on […]