(Jan. 18, 2016) Justin Holland today announced that he has been endorsed by the Business and Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of Texas Association of Business (TAB). Holland is seeking election to be the next Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for HD 33, the area covering Rockwall County and […]
(ROCKWALL,TX– Jan. 16, 2016) Several Rockwall County officials and residents decked the studs and cement flooring of the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family with heartwarming messages of gratitude, during a ‘Notes of Love’ home signing event on Friday, Jan. 15. Sgt. Holcomb – who suffers from a […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Ismael Medina, a sixth grade student at Springer Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Assistant Principal Kelli Crossland spoke about Ismael’s character and academic accomplishments. “Ismael […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall County Elections from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Liberty Hall, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Doors open at 5:30. Learn more here. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Cameron Schmucker has earned the Rockwall High School Jacket Backers January “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” Award, and Haley Hicks has earned the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” Award. Cameron, a 12th grade member of the varsity basketball team, was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and chosen by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Joe Chamberlain announced that he is running for re-election Heath City Council, Place 3. “I am asking for the vote of my fellow citizens of Heath, as I am seeking re-election to the City Council Place 3. My past two years of service has seen improved City infrastructure, commercial […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and chocolate at the annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraising event benefiting Women in Need. The event will be from 6:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Live entertainment will be provided by Davis & Rose. There will also be a […]
(WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016) – In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “To no surprise, the president’s speech tried to gloss over seven years of failed policies that have made life more difficult for the 700,000 Texans I represent. His final State of the Union […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Tickets are available now for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative […]