ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2022) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg was recently presented with the 2021 Five Star Exemplary Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services for excellence in the vital statistics registration process. The 5-Star award is the highest honor possible and acknowledges Vital Statistics partners who understand the importance of vital statistics […]
ROCKWALL, TX – January 10, 2022 — It’s official, Rockwall County – you have a professional basketball team! The Royse City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and press conference welcoming the Rockwall 7ers of The Basketball League to the county on Jan. 6. The Basketball League President David Magley, Rockwall 7ers Owner Sammie […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 20, 2021 — The Rockwall community stocked the Rockwall ISD Administration Building Gymnasium full of toys for the 45th Annual Helping Hands Toy Drive Distribution on Dec. 11. Community members generously provided thousands of toys and stocking stuffers for the Helping Hands Toy Drive Collection which ran from Nov. 12th through […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 15, 2021) Today, I am announcing my candidacy for Rockwall County Judge. In the last eight years the Republican controlled Rockwall County Commissioners Court has increased our county debt nearly 200 million dollars by embracing an outdated development model that increases the county’s expenses and liability exposure year after year. Instead of […]
ROCKWALLL, TX – December 9, 2021 — The Rockwall Riptides made a big splash at the YMCA Fall Swim League Championships this past weekend, taking home 15 individual High Point Awards and the Overall Team High Point Award. The Riptides competed with more than 375 swimmers and nine teams in the competition. “These kids have […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2021 — Christmas time is here! If you’re looking for things to do to celebrate the holiday season, Blue Ribbon News has you covered with our guide to local Christmas events happening around Rockwall County. If you have a local holiday event you’d like us to share, email editor@blueribbonnews.com, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 22, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]