(July 31, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been selected to be the Republican Nominee in the November election to replace Justice Jim Moseley on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Last month, Justice […]
UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just received word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 29, 2014) Rockwall County based businesses have partnered with Leadership Advisory Board of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 28, 2014) Rockwall’s 14th Annual Kiwanis Tri-Rock Triathlon features athletes from all over the U.S. competing for awards and national point standings. The triathlon will be held Sunday, August 2 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, this popular annual event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 28, 2014) The Rockwall County Republican Women will host their annual “Women of Influence” Tea on Saturday, August 16 at Occasions in Royse City. State Representative Cindy Burkett will be speaking and there will be a special tribute to Congressman Ralph Hall. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Seating is limited. Tickets are […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 23, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help local kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Rockwall County Helping Hands is raising money and gathering school supplies to help […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 22, 2014) Now through Saturday July 26th, all houseware items and home décor are $1 each, as well as all wall art is 50% off at The Centsible Thrift Store of Helping Hands. Centsible will be restocking with fresh merchandise every day to provide customers with fresh choices. Customers can shop […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2014) Rockwall donned the red, white and blue for the hometown parade this Saturday. Click on the images below to enlarge. Share your Fourth of July photos and we’ll share them at Blue Ribbon News!
“9-1-1, What’s your emergency?” Thanks to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional 9-1-1 Program and software developed by Verizon Wireless, Rockwall residents can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency situation. National Emergency Number Association President Christy Williams held an informational meeting at the courthouse Monday to explain the new service to residents and demonstrate […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2014) As the aging population increases, so does the demand for senior services. This growing need, coupled with cuts in government funding, means that Meals on Wheels Senior Services must raise extra funds to meet the demand in Rockwall County. “Historically, we have relied heavily on federal and state funds […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Rockwall County was recently rated number six in Health Outcomes among the 232 counties throughout the state of Texas that were rated. The study was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and results were released in early 2014. The County Health […]