Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed county website. The website, RockwallCountyTexas.com, recently underwent a redesign by CivicPlus, a leading provider of government websites. The updated site features a cleaner layout that is easier to navigate. With the new design, county […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court celebrates 30 years of storytelling, music, and magic with the Rockwall Community Playhouse. The Proclamation signed this week congratulates Rockwall Community Playhouse (RCP) for providing a “platform for local talent to shine” through high quality productions, youth theatre, camps, and a variety of artistic […]
Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Catalyst Ministries will host their 3rd annual Golf Tournament on May 1 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Heath. The event includes breakfast, lunch, swag, a great round of golf, friendly competition, and awards to follow. Catalyst Ministries is a national Christian organization that raises awareness, & provides restoration […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall County Health Authority, Dirk Perritt, M.D. reports that a case of Measles has been confirmed in Rockwall County. Dear Judge New and Rockwall County Residents, I am writing to provide an important public health update regarding a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident of Rockwall County, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Bob DeJean, a Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, and open spaces advocate, has been recognized by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court for his efforts in promoting and preserving the natural environment in Rockwall County. A proclamation in his honor, signed February 25, 2025, detailed his standards for conservation, promotion of […]
Rockwall, TX (February 21, 2025) – Mark your calendars for the FFA 4-H Rockwall Youth Fair! The annual spring event is slated for a new location, Tate Farms, beginning Friday, April 4 and continuing through Saturday, April 5. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills […]
Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2025) – Blue Ribbon News is excited to be nominated for an award at the upcoming Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on February 27! Being considered for the Excellence in Customer Focus award is an incredible honor, and we are grateful to be included amongst other outstanding businesses […]
Rockwall, TX (February 17, 2025) – While unregulated protests abound in many of our cities, in the State of Texas, a well-defined process is in place for our citizens to peacefully protest their property tax. While many parts of this article are basically a repeat of an earlier article a year ago, it describes in […]