Rockwall County to host bronze plaque dedication Saturay, Feb 24 AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and passionately […]
A Commitment to Proactive Leadership and Community Service MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) – Today, Adrienne Balkum declared her candidacy for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to providing visionary leadership and serving the community with integrity and dedication. “I’m excited to continue my dedicated service to our community, and my hard work to […]
Pictured from left: Chloe A. Rose-Secretary, Myron Barron-President, Tarren Oswald-President Elect, Pat Turner-BOD Member, Gunnar Ledermann-Past President, Mary Smith-Treasurer, MaryAnn Hall-BOD Member, Kate Sitzenstatter-BOD Member ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2024) Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall […]
Front row seated, from left: Macy Bortz, Morgan James, Karys Baker, Ava Dalton, Abbie Glaze, Kayla Resseguie, Kennedy Moorman, Ella Spicer, Hayes Sartin, Kennedy Cequina, Sophia Gonzalez, Holland Henderson, Anna Bailey. Back row standing, from left: Bella Kate Walker, Maya Rodriguez, Brooke Walker, Emily Nielsen, Ellie Austin, Bella Leugers, Landry Sartin, Rylie Cecil, Morgan Shellito, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2024) – Rockwall County resident Carl and Hunt County Resident Barbara, a sweet older couple, were full of laughter and vibrant enthusiasm as they applied for a marriage license. Their story spoke of hope after great loss because both Carl and Barbara had been married for 63 years before their spouses […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2024) On Monday, February 12, 2024, a Rockwall County jury convicted Dallas resident Keith Bernard Richmond, 36, for the offenses of Murder and Aggravated Assault. Late yesterday afternoon, that same jury returned the maximum sentences of life in the penitentiary for each case. Elected District Attorney Kenda Culpepper and First Assistant […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – Mark your calendars for our Annual Casino night February 24 at the SpringHill Suites near the Harbor. Tickets are $65 and increase to $75 on February 15. Tickets include dinner, cash bar, casino games, raffles, as well as fabulous auction items. We have table sponsorships available: $200 No tickets, Advertisement […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) This last year marked Women In Need’s 40th anniversary. Serving Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties, WIN is celebrating a milestone year of remarkable growth and deepening impact in aiding victims of domestic abuse. Under revitalized leadership, the organization is sustaining its vital services and expanding them to address the evolving […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) Each year around Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invites 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. You’ll find their stories in our latest print edition hitting over 17,500 mailboxes […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2024) The Rockwall County Primary Election is coming up March 5. Early voting runs Feb. 20 through March 1. Below are early voting locations and times, as well as election day locations. For more information, visit www.rockwallvotes.com.