(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Tickets are available now for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Rockwall County voters are encouraged to attend a free Candidate Forum on February 2 for the 4th Congressional District and 33rd State House elections. Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall, located in the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, the driving force of business for Rockwall, announces its 2016 Board of Directors. David Mallard, Law offices of David Mallard, will serve as the 2016 Board of Directors’ chair and will be supported by Brett Lee, Chief Executive Officer of The […]