Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – As mayor of Rockwall, I’ve consistently advocated for a simple principle: the government closest to the people governs best. Recently, however, we’ve seen concerning trends from Austin that threaten this foundational concept of local control. The state legislature continues to propose bills that would strip municipalities of their ability […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Love is “a many-splendored thing,” according to an old book/song/movie title. Those who have fallen in love will agree. But there is one facet of love that makes a person ill: lovesickness. This could be due to distance, or a break-up, or else that northern exposure side of love […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display. Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – You don’t want to miss the February 22, 2025 Member Meeting, featuring Donna Norton, Rockwall Art League’s (RAL) very own certified Zentangle teacher, is going to lead RAL Members in a Zentangle drawing session! Not only will you leave with new drawing skills, you will discover the wonderful benefit […]
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 […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Just days after Christmas, Tagg and Katie Petersen received a gift in the form of a phone call they anxiously anticipated. The caller let them know a heart was available for their son, Ridge, who was experiencing heart failure. Ridge, now 9 years old, was born with a heart […]
Washington DC (February 4, 2025) – Heath, Texas’ very own former Mayor has been sworn in as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office in a ceremony at the White House. Director Ratcliffe is the first person ever to serve as both Director of the CIA […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – I traveled to Scotland this past summer with my daughter and future son-in-law. Samantha was invited to present at a psychology conference as part of her PhD program. We toured Glasgow, Edinburgh, and a good bit of The Highlands – even explored the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 3, 2025) —Our Valentine’s print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “How I Met My Mate” issue right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve served as Rockwall County’s number one […]
Rockwall, TX (January 31, 2025) – The Rockwall-Heath Chapter of Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) hosted Jenny Carter and Sean Carter of When Sean Speaks for a joint presentation with the Wylie and Heath Harbor Chapters of YMSL. Sean and his mother, Jenny, speak to organizations all over the county on alcohol awareness, consequences of […]