Rockwall ISD hybrid schedule for in-person learners announced for grades 9-12

Rockwall ISD hybrid schedule for in-person learners announced for grades 9-12

ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — With the commitment period for in-person or remote learning extended to Wednesday, Aug. 12, Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter informed the Rockwal ISD Board of Trustees of the current selection trend and the ability to practice social distancing in school facilities. Based on data presented by Carter, […]

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 — Rockwall High School student Kate English was recently selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The Society recognizes top high school scholars across the nation who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship and community involvement. “On behalf of the NSHSS, I […]

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas hosts virtual Kindergarten Readiness Panel Aug. 11

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas hosts virtual Kindergarten Readiness Panel Aug. 11

ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 — As North Texans prepare for the coming school year, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will mark their commitment to building confident, resilient girls with a premier virtual event, Start Strong – a panel discussion to help parents of rising kindergartners start their students’ education on the right foot. […]

Rockwall County free COVID-19 testing at Lake Pointe Church July 31 and Aug. 1

Rockwall County free COVID-19 testing at Lake Pointe Church July 31 and Aug. 1

ROCKWALL, TX – July 30, 2020 — Sign ups are available for those residing in Rockwall County to get a free test for COVID-19 this Friday (July 31) and Saturday (Aug. 1) at Lake Pointe Church (701 E Interstate 30). Those wishing to get tested must register for an appointment at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da9ab2aa1fbc43-free. Tests will be […]

Dallas Sidekicks Dancers announce virtual auditions

Dallas Sidekicks Dancers announce virtual auditions

DALLAS, TX – July 29, 2020 — The Dallas Sidekicks Dancers, a professional dance team supporting the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), have announced they will be doing virtual auditions for their 2020-2021 dance team. Due to COVID 19 and social distancing recommendations, the team felt virtual auditions would be the […]

Chad Jones named new Texas Game Warden Colonel

Chad Jones named new Texas Game Warden Colonel

ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 — Chad Jones has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new Law Enforcement Director. Col. Jones became a game warden in 2004 and has held duty stations in Brazos and Trinity Counties, has served as a Team Lead for the Forensic Accident and Reconstruction Team, a […]

Men and Ladies of Honor host Promise Keepers Virtual Experience July 31 – Aug. 1

Men and Ladies of Honor host Promise Keepers Virtual Experience July 31 – Aug. 1

ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 — The Men and Ladies of Honor organization is proud to host the Promise Keepers Virtual Experience on July 31-August 1, 2020. The event will run Friday evening and Saturday morning at Family Cathedral in Mesquite. This hybrid virtual/in-person event is free but does require registration. When registering, you […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court approves Early Voting and Election Day schedule for November election

Rockwall County Commissioners Court approves Early Voting and Election Day schedule for November election

ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2020 — In its regular meeting today, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the following Early Voting and Election Day schedule for the county in the upcoming 2020 General Election on Nov. 3: EARLY VOTING OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 30, 2020 LOCATION & ADDRESS (lugar y direccion) Rockwall County […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/27/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/27/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — The latest official COVID-19 Update from the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: 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.  

U.S. Health and Human Services extends Public Health Emergency declaration

U.S. Health and Human Services extends Public Health Emergency declaration

ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — The U.S. Health and Human Services department renewed its declaration of a nationwide Public Health Emergency for the Covid-19 pandemic on July 23. Secretary of HHS Alex M. Azar II released the following statement on the HHS website regarding the PHE renewal: “As a result of the continued […]