Rockwall, TX (August 30, 2024) – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the Labor Day holiday. This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has probable cause to believe that the person has been […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2023) ~ In observance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Parkway in Rockwall, welcomes all local law enforcement to stop in anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 for a Grab-n-Go Brunch in their honor. Staff and residents […]
Providing a collaborative response to victims of child abuse in Rockwall County ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2021) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County welcomed several special guests for a check presentation and signing ceremony Wednesday morning as the Board of Directors gathered for its first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic. MOU Signing Ceremony […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2021 — The Rockwall Police Department held a memorial service in honor of National Police Week, honoring officers across the state who died in the line of duty this past year. Among the fallen who were honored during the ceremony was Rockwall Police Department Officer Tracy Gaines, who died during […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2021 — Former Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson may be retired, but he’s still as active as ever in the law enforcement community. Blue Ribbon News caught up with Rockwall’s former leading lawman to hear what he’s been up to since retirement. This past weekend, Eavenson was invited by the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 24, 2020) Last year at this time, Bubbles & Bags organizers never anticipated that a global pandemic would disrupt plans for an even bigger and better Designer Purse BINGO celebration in 2020. After all, the 2019 fundraiser was such a success that tickets sold out within hours and more than 600 party-goers […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2020 — Rockwall is home to what might possibly end up being the largest ever Thin Blue Line flag. To show support for local and national law enforcement, Ekin Nutrition in Rockwall Owner John Hagaman raised a 12’x18′ Thin Blue Line flag on a 50′ pole which stands outside his […]
ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court honored two Employees of the Quarter during their meeting today. Congratulations to Omar Sanchez (above) on being awarded the Law Enforcement Employee of the Quarter for Rockwall County. Congratulations to Justin Labrier (above) on his selection as Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter. Our print […]
In an email to parents on Friday, Feb. 7, the Rockwall ISD said, “In an abundance of caution, you may observe additional law enforcement presence on or near campuses on Monday, Feb. 10. The Rockwall Police Department notified us of individuals who may want to protest local law enforcement at government locations, including the possibility […]
Press Release from the City of Rockwall: As indicated in a message from the Rockwall Independent School District (RISD), several schools received calls today (Thursday) which “included profanity and recommended acts of protest” against law enforcement. While the Rockwall Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety have indicated to RISD that this is […]