(Rowlett, Texas – May 6, 2020) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and business organizations, including the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC), advocating for a grant-based federal assistance program to power the resilience of American enterprise. Together, the Coalition’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2020 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 6. By city charter, vacancies on the City Council, other than the mayor, are filled by a majority vote of the remaining elected members for the unexpired term. City charter prescribed qualifications […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director Jon Bailey gives an update on the re-opening of their donation dropoff: Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Advertising: 214-342-8000 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands released the following video announcement about the re-opening of its Thrift Store. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Advertising: 214-342-8000 or advertising@BlueRibbonNews.com. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Orangetheory® Fitness, the scientifically backed and fast-growing fitness franchise, has announced they will host their first region-wide virtual 5k to benefit Special Olympics Texas May 9 and 10, 2020. Anyone can participate in the 5k and Orangetheory will be posting tips online for members on their local VIP Pages […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2020) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognizing the hospital’s continued achievement in providing safe, quality health care. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2020) Our friends at Beer Geeks in Downtown Rockwall Texas want you to know they’re remaining in TO GO mode through Phase 1 of the re-opening. CALL 972-437-2360 or SHOP ONLINE 24/7 at BeerGeeksShop.com. All orders are curbside pickup during store hours Wed-Sat noon-7pm. “Difficult times bring difficult decisions,” they write on their Beer Geeks facebook page. […]
(APRIL 29, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott has suspended a statute concerning appearance before a notary public to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. This suspension temporarily allows for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conditions that will apply whenever this […]
Business owners, facility managers advised to flush building plumbing systems before reopening (April 29, 2020) As state, county and local officials begin to prepare to allow for some businesses and facilities to reopen, health officials and water experts are advising building owners and managers to take steps to ensure water safety in buildings that have […]