Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]
Pictured front: Frank New, Johnny Myers, Patty Griffin, Mitch Brown Pictured second: Dalton Tasset, Sharon Tuley, Darlene Singleton Pictured third: Tim Carlson, Rosemary Savage, Rick Wilcox Pictured back: Mark Russo, Mark O’Connor Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – The Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently welcomed County Judge Frank New to swear in new officers and […]
Rockwall, TX-Feb. 3, 2024 – The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court, led by Commissioner John Stacy, hosted a three-county educational session on Soil and Water Conservation Lakes. This event brought together elected and appointed officials, city staff members, and citizens from Rockwall, Kaufman, and Van Zandt Counties. The speakers included Owen Cantrell, District Technician for the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 3, 2025) – Weather permitting, the following traffic impacts are scheduled as part of an ongoing improvement project: All lanes of eastbound I-30 at FM 35 will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 through 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads. All lanes of FM […]
AUSTIN (February 3, 2025) – Rockwall County has earned a 2024 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for its record of commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling the county’s workers’ compensation claims. To qualify for the award, the county must participate in […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding at times. Still, it can also change direction quickly when it is evident that the current living situation is no longer appropriate for the safety of your family member or friend and everyone’s peace of mind. Hard conversations must […]
Rockwall, TX (January 29, 2025) – Rockwall County Extension Agent Todd Williams, along with the Rockwall County Master Gardeners, presented the Commissioners Court with a symbolic check for $195,112.74. This amount represents over 5,826 hours of service to the community through various programs, including Ask a Master Gardener, youth education, adult education, community events, plant […]
Rockwall, TX (January 29, 2025) – Rockwall County Library announces their location as an official AARP tax site. As an official site, from February through April, the library will host free tax counseling and tax returns to community members on a first come, first serve basis. The sessions will only be held on Saturdays and […]
Erica Knickerbocker, Rockwall County Treasurer’s Office Rockwall County, TX (January 28, 2025) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court held their regular meeting on January 28, 2025. During the meeting, Erica Knickerbocker from the Treasurer’s Office and Deputy David Jones of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office were recognized as Employees of the 4th Quarter for 2024. […]
David Lensch, M.D. presents the award named in his honor to Texas Health Rockwall’s Rob Scheele, PharmD Rockwall, TX (January 28, 2025) — Helping Hands of Rockwall County hosted its Annual Board Meeting at Sear Steakhouse, a night of reflection, recognition, and new beginnings. Board members, community leaders, and vital supporters gathered to celebrate accomplishments […]