Rockwall County Jail, Sheriff’s Office acquires COVID-19 testing ability

Rockwall County Jail, Sheriff’s Office acquires COVID-19 testing ability

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 13, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its whole-of-government approach in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. As published early on in our efforts combatting the spread of COVID-19, we identified various proactive measures that our personnel has vigorously implemented regarding mitigation and containment efforts from detention operations to enforcement […]

Meet Sandra, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Sandra, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2020) Sandra is a very sweet tuxedo girl who loves to be petted!  She gets along great with the other two resident cats in her foster home! Sandra is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed.  For more info, please contact info@rockwallpets.com.   Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our Blue Ribbon News Pet […]

Atmos Energy salutes health care heroes of safety

Atmos Energy salutes health care heroes of safety

Garland, Texas – May 11, 2020 – America’s entire health care system is working tirelessly to address the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses, doctors, paramedics, hospital administrators and laboratory technicians are battling this pandemic around the clock, sometimes unable to take a quick break or grab a sandwich at the hospital cafeteria. Many […]

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Ryan Halpin, Rockwall-Heath High School

Blue Ribbon News Senior Spotlight: Ryan Halpin, Rockwall-Heath High School

  (HEATH, TX — May 11, 2020) Ryan Halpin has attended Amy Parks Elementary, Cain Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School. He was active in Orchestra and Cyber Patriots. He will be attending Texas Tech in the fall, majoring in Computer Science/Cyber Security. Ryan is the youngest of three graduates from RHHS. The family is […]

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

Open letter to citizens of Fate from Mayor Pro Tem David Billings

(FATE, TX — May 11, 2020) We have been through a lot together in the past few weeks.  I think we can all agree we have endured unprecedented times, but, thankfully we can now start to look at the brighter days ahead. We are well positioned to execute our commercial development strategy.  While we celebrate […]

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

Rep. Ratcliffe’s former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, launches campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District

May 10, 2020 – As Representative John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) goes through DNI (Director of National Intelligence) confirmation process, his former District Chief of Staff, Jason Ross, has launched a campaign for Texas’ 4th Congressional District.  According to Jason Ross For Congress website, the 4th District of Texas first became Jason’s home in the 1980’s when his […]

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

Rockwall ISD announces graduation ceremony plans at new Globe Life Field

(ROCKWALL ISD – May 9, 2020) Rockwall ISD Class of 2020, you are important!  It’s time to honor and celebrate you with a graduation ceremony that matches your caliber of excellence! Thank you for your patience during this time of change. On Tuesday, May 4, 2020, Texas Education Agency announced graduation ceremony guidance for Texas school […]

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

YMCA launches Fly the Coop Virtual Fun Run/Bike/Walk for those impacted by COVID-19

Participate in this family-friendly activity May 16 – May 17, 2020 Dallas, Texas – Friday, May 8, 2020 – The YMCA’s across the Dallas Metroplex are launching a free virtual fun run, walk, or bike ride in order to promote fun family-friendly activities outside the house during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “Fly The Coop […]

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends names new board members for 2020/2021 club year

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends names new board members for 2020/2021 club year

(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 […]