Mason Sevier named Grand Marshal of annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Mason Sevier named Grand Marshal of annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2024)  — The Rockwall County Kiwanis Club is excited to announce Mason Sevier as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Mason has been a devoted player in the Kiwanis-sponsored Angel Baseball Program for 25 years, since its founding in 1999. His father, Cliff, has been a longtime […]

Meet Snickers, our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – Meet Snickers! This precious 4-year-old Chihuahua-mix is a shining example of love and loyalty. She is always by her foster’s side and enjoys showering her people with affection. Though Snickers may initially be hesitant around new people, her desire for affection will quickly overcome her shyness. She weighs about […]

Holiday happenings hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News December issue

Holiday happenings hot off the press: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News December issue

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 24, 2024) — Our December issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]

Rockwall County man sentenced to 38 years for possession, intent to deliver methamphetamine

Rockwall County man sentenced to 38 years for possession, intent to deliver methamphetamine

Book-in photo of Michael Dobbin ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2024) On November 20, 2024, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall County resident, Michael Dobbin, 45, of the offense of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams.  A little over an hour after retiring […]

Rockwall couple battle it out in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC

Rockwall couple battle it out in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC

Hosts Taniya Nayak and Carter Ooosterhouse, ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2024) – Ready, set, glow. The most wonderful time of the year is here as ABC’s hit decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” is back, showcasing America’s brightest houses with the help of celebrity judges and Christmas […]

2025 Leadership Rockwall class attends Education Day hosted by Rockwall ISD

2025 Leadership Rockwall class attends Education Day hosted by Rockwall ISD

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2025 had the opportunity to visit the Rockwall Independent School District’s (ISD) Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy, gaining firsthand insight into the district’s innovative educational programs and the challenges of preparing students for their futures. The day began with an overview of […]

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2024) During the December blood drive hosted by Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, each volunteer donor will recieve a brand new blanket. The Carter BloodCare event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, 990 E. I-30 in Rockwall. To sign up: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/158417

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]

Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Rockwall, TX – November 14, 2024 – Shane Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall, recently helped host  “Bourbon with the Boys,” an evening that raised money for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rockwall County, Texas. “The people of the CAC do the most important and hardest work,” said Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall. “They help […]