(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) The membership of Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends has approved by acclamation the Board of Trustees for the 2020/2021 club year. They are as follows: Nancy Clark, President Carol Greenhalgh, 1st Vice President (Programs) Cherry Frye, 2nd Vice President (Membership) Vicki Jolley, Secretary Viki Cornelius, Treasurer On behalf of all the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) For someone who has spent most of her life loving and supporting the arts community, Joetta Currie has recently completed two commissioned triptych pieces of art for the Rockwall School of Music. “Ever since moving into our new building a year ago, we’ve always had a dream of decorating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) The SBA’s “CARES ACT” was supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Yet for many owners, it proved just the opposite. That’s where Lakeside Bank, the oldest and only locally-owned bank in Rockwall County, stepped in to do what some of the nation’s biggest banks wouldn’t. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Following the closure of schools due to COVID-19, local Sylvan Learning franchise owner Mark Dempsey saw an immediate need for greater online access and virtual learning resources in the community. To help parents who suddenly found themselves teaching their kids for the first time, he decided to bring Sylvan’s […]
(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 […]