Johnny Myers announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Johnny Myers announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 3

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) Johnny Myers is a 6th generation Rockwall County resident who has spent his life serving our community. Johnny’s Rockwall roots run deep. His father, John Dan Myers, was a Rockwall County Commissioner in the late 1970s until his passing, and his daughters have continued the tradition and are proud 7th-generation […]

Applications open for upcoming vacancy on Rockwall City Council

Applications open for upcoming vacancy on Rockwall City Council

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2022) – The Rockwall City Council is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 5. Dana K. Macalik has served in the seat since 2017 but was recently elected to Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2 and will assume that role starting January 1. Mrs. Macalik […]

Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert endorses Frank New for County Judge

Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert endorses Frank New for County Judge

Rockwall, TX (May 4, 2022) It is plain to see that Frank New, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Heath, a Heath City Councilman, and a businessman is the right person to lead this county forward as Rockwall County Judge. As County Commissioner for Precinct 2 over the last 7 years, I have had […]

Candidate Forums set for March 2022 Primary, hosted by Republican Party of Rockwall County

Candidate Forums set for March 2022 Primary, hosted by Republican Party of Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 16, 2022) The Rockwall County Republican Party will host three Candidate Forums ahead of the March 1, 2022 Primary Election to help educate voters and provide an opportunity to get to know the candidates’ views and plans for the offices they seek. All candidates in every race are invited to participate. Each […]

Ericka Ledferd announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Ericka Ledferd announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2021) I am announcing today my candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 4. The commissioners court is the governing body of the county. Many state administrative responsibilities rest with the court and many growing permissive authorities. My run is centered on hoping that the Rockwall County people would elect leaders who […]

John Stacy officially announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4

John Stacy officially announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Candidate says he has 150 million reasons why he is running ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2021) John Stacy, former City Councilor in Fate, TX, formally announces his candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct Four in the March 2022 Republican primary. Stacy, a 6th generation Texan, holds a B.S. degree from TCU, and is the successful […]

Republican Dana K Macalik announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner

Republican Dana K Macalik announces candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 8, 2021) Rockwall City Council Member Dana Macalik announced her candidacy in the Republican Primary for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2.  Current County Commissioner Lee Gilbert recently announced he will not seek re-election. “Commissioner Lee Gilbert has been a model for common-sense conservative leadership and has been a true asset for our […]

Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert announces he will not seek re-election

Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert announces he will not seek re-election

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 8, 2021) Lee Gilbert, Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 2, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 election cycle. Commissioner Gilbert is in his second term and said his decision stems from his personal belief that all elected officials should have term limits – in this case […]

Texas Agriculture Commissioner issues warning about seed packets mailed from China

July 27, 2020 — Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urgesTexans to take extreme precaution when receiving unsolicited seed packets from China. These packets have been mailed to multiple states, including Texas, falsely labeled as jewelry. Residents are advised not to plant the seeds as they could contain harmful invasive species or be otherwise unsafe. […]

WATCH the Replay: Rockwall County GOP Candidate Forum

WATCH the Replay: Rockwall County GOP Candidate Forum

The official Rockwall County Republican Party Candidate Forum was held Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse. The Blue Ribbon News #RockwallLIVE team was on site broadcasting live for those who could not make it in person. WATCH >> Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and […]