FATE, TX (Dec. 30, 2021) Happy New Year! To be honest, it has been quite a year, again. However, my heart is full of gratitude, humility, and I feel blessed. We are blessed to live in such a great city. We are blessed to have city team members who continually demonstrate an esprit de corp […]
Walmart launches store locator to help customers find the nearest store or club with availability TEXAS, Dec. 30, 2021 – Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin dispensing the authorized COVID antiviral medication, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir in Texas through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Therapeutics Program starting Dec. 30, 2021. Select Walmart and Sam’s Club […]
HEATH, TX (Dec. 29, 2021) Assistant City Manager Kevin Lasher was named 2021 Citywide Employee of the Year during the Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon held December 16 at Hidden Creek Special Events venue in Heath. “Every staff member did a remarkable job of once again adapting and pivoting to the ongoing challenges we faced […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 29, 2021 – With the hope of a new year approaching and Valentine’s Day just around the bend – our Blue Ribbon News team takes joy in reading all the love stories that local couples are submitting for our annual ‘How I Met My Mate’ Valentine’s issue, which we are already […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 23, 2021 — Grace Tatom is a graduating senior at Rockwall High School. She is a fourth-year member of the RHS Orchestra (second-year Varsity). She has played violin in multiple orchestras over the last seven years; Hanalani Schools in Mililani, HI and Seoul American Middle School in South Korea where she […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2021 — Local company CoVerica presented a large check for over $7,000 to In-Sync Exotics as part of their CoVerica Cares program on Wednesday. CoVerica Cares is a nonprofit organization partnered with Communities Foundation of Texas to give back to the community through time, resources, and donations to local charities. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2021 — Christmas arrived early for 24 local non-profits that were awarded a total of $100,000 today from the SEASON OF GIVING campaign by Park Place Dealerships, which is celebrating its 35th year in North Texas. The luxury automobile group selected the organizations for its SEASON OF GIVING campaign because […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 21, 2021) – On Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, at 12:53 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department responded to the North Service Road of IH 30 just West of FM 549 in reference to an injury accident. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Dallas Police Department motorcycle unit was involved in a single vehicle […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 21, 2021) – In accordance with the solid waste contract with longtime partner, Republic Services, the rates for garbage and recycling will increase 3% for residents. This translates to an increase of $.75. Under the agreement, Rockwall residents will continue to enjoy unlimited bulk trash pickup, twice per week garbage services, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 21, 2021 — Grady Pennington is a Varsity Orchestra Senior at Rockwall High School. He attended Reinhardt Elementary and Utley Middle School. He has been playing the cello for seven years, is a three-time state qualifier in Solo UIL competition and was selected First Chair in 2020’s All-Region Orchestra. Grady has […]