Blue Ribbon News does not necessarily endorse any particular political candidate or position, but provides a forum for related news and information to be shared. We welcome all candidates, political action groups and citizens to submit political announcements and comments. To submit your news and events, email . (February 3, 2013) Justin A. Holland has officially filed for a […]
A personal message from Michelle Smith (ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Rockwall for the past two years. With much prayer, I have made a decision not to seek a second term. My heart and my passion are to serve in the public policy arena. […]
At 28 years old, City Councilman Justin Holland is the youngest person ever elected to public office in Heath. He and his wife Neely live in The Enclave at Buffalo Creek with their daughter, Wiley Beth. Justin has a passion for Texas government and politics, faith, family, and community – which is evident in the […]
(January 25, 2013) Five members of the Rockwall City Council up for election this year say they will be on the May 11 ballot. Council members David White (Place1), Bennie Daniels (Place 3) and Michelle Smith (Place 5) and Mayor Sweet will be candidates for another two-year term. Council member Jim Pruitt was appointed last fall […]
Duck fest to return to Harbor bigger, better (ROCKWALL-December 27, 2012) Mark your calendar for September 20 -21, 2013 when the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor for a fun-filled, community-wide Duck Fest benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The second annual event is slated to […]
Rockwall park named for former mayor (ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) A planned 50 acre north community park in the City of Rockwall has been named in honor of former mayor Alma Williams Howard. Howard served on the city’s park board for 10 years and on the Rockwall City Council for eight years, including two years […]
October 24, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council approved contracts funding STAR Transit and Rockwall County Committee on Aging for the upcoming year at its regular meeting on October 15. STAR Transit provides public transportation in Rockwall County. A big portion of STAR’s ridership is in the City Limits of Rockwall. The council funds $20,000 […]
(Rowlett) September 29, 2012 – Taking a health sciences course during her sophomore year of high school, Rowlett senior Kristiana Barbosa could only hope that what she learned would one day help save someone’s life. That day came this summer while working at Whataburger. An elderly man began choking on his meal. “He was waving […]
September 7, 2012 – The City of Heath is blessed to have an extremely talented and intelligent group of individuals serving on the City Council. As Mayor, it is truly an honor for me to serve with them. As you get to know each Councilmember better, I think you will agree that we are fortunate to […]
(Rockwall) August 22, 2012 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the council in Place 2, which is currently held by Mark Russo. Recently elected as the Republican nominee for Rockwall County Justice of the Peace in Precinct 3, Russo has submitted his resignation from the council effective September […]