(May 28, 2020) Conservative businessman, veteran, and Mayor of Atlanta, TX, Travis Ransom announced today that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 4th Congressional District, where he is also a 4th generation resident. The 4th District will not have an incumbent running this year as Congressman John Ratcliffe has been sworn in as […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (5/28/2020): (ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2020) We received three additional confirmed cases of COVID from Texas DSHS. Two cases are in Rockwall, one case is in Royse City. One person is in their 20’s. One Person is in their 40’s. One Person is in their 50’s. There […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2020) Rockwall Farmers Market looks forward to opening for the season on Saturday, June 6. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the downtown square, through Sept. 26. The vision for the Rockwall Farmers Market concept is an effort to establish a connection between local farmers and […]
(MAY 27, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the COVID-19 surge response efforts in Amarillo. The Governor discussed the state’s ongoing collaboration with local and federal leaders to address COVID-19 hot spots within the Amarillo area, and outlined the data on hospitalizations, testing, fatalities, and positivity rates that demonstrate […]
(HEATH, TX – May 26, 2020) Chief Terry Garrett, Director of the Department of Public Safety, is retiring from the City of Heath after 14 years of dedicated service. Heath Mayor Kelson Elam and the City Council honored Chief Garrett with this proclamation tonight. But, as the City of Heath hints on its Facebook page, “there’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2020) Sandra is a very sweet tuxedo girl who loves to be petted! She gets along great with the other two resident cats in her foster home. Sandra is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. For more info, please contact info@rockwallpets.com Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our Blue Ribbon News […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: County Update: We have not received information about new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from DSHS. We have updated our graphic with the information we have received like reported recoveries, total tests performed, people who have reported the Rockwall County Hospitals. Broadmoor Update: We regret to inform you […]
(GARLAND, TX – May 26, 2020) – Widespread recommendations to stay home amid the public health emergency have many Americans anxious about balancing unforeseen energy expenses with the desire for a comfortable home. As the country continues to navigate these uncertain times, Atmos Energy reminds customers struggling to pay their monthly natural gas bill that […]
AUSTIN—Starting May 27, visitors will be able to make camping reservations at parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. This gradual reopening of overnight reservations will be limited to varying degrees at individual parks to align with safe business practices currently followed in Texas. “No one is more pleased than us to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2020) The return of the Rockwall Farmers Market will be Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon in Downtown Rockwall. The season will continue every Saturday through September 26, 2020. LISTED AS ONE OF THE “BEST FARMERS MARKETS” IN THE DALLAS AREA Rockwall Farmers Market was established in 2008 […]