Rockwall ISD Trustee Russ Childers seeks re-election

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2018) Russ Childers has announced plans to run for a final term as the Place 2 candidate for the Rockwall ISD board of trustees. The upcoming election is to be held in May 2018. “It has been a privilege and honor to serve the students and residents of this great district…As […]

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

Paul Pecena announces campaign for Justice of the Peace

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Paul Pecena has officially announced his campaign for election as Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two, in Rockwall County.  Pecena, an experienced police captain and retired Army officer, is seeking election to office after more than 30 years of public service. Pecena began his law enforcement career as a […]

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Orchestra for having 17 students selected to be a part of the 2018 Rockwall All-City Orchestra.  These students were chosen from over 100 students that auditioned.  They will now have the opportunity to perform with the All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 20 in the […]

Welcome to the GoodLife

Welcome to the GoodLife

(HEATH, TX — January 8, 2018) Each year, the population of aging citizens in Rockwall County continues to grow. Fortunately, so do the options for senior living. From visiting caregivers to assisted living facilities and nursing homes, our community offers a variety of choices for quality, elder care. Finding the right solution for you or […]

Rockwall ISD to host parent meetings about course offerings at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2018) Rockwall ISD will host parent meetings to detail course offerings at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy throughout January and February. Meeting topics will include career and technical education, electives and dual credit. A middle school parent night will also be held to discuss student options in high school. […]

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Season’s greetings, readers! With the new year now upon us, I find myself reflecting back on all the good news happening around Rockwall that we at Blue Ribbon News were able to share this past year, and I can’t help but get excited about what lies ahead for the […]

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News January 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (December 26, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our first print edition of the new year! Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local […]

Rockwall Women’s League gives back

Rockwall Women’s League gives back

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) Since its humble beginnings in 1973 and its first ever fundraiser event in 1980, Rockwall Women’s League has spent decades providing community service and raising over $3 million for local charities. This past year alone, RWL granted more than $60,000 to 17 Rockwall County nonprofits, including Helping Hands, the […]