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, 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 […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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.
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 […]