(April 23, 2020) Amanda Thornton is a senior at Stephen F. Austin State University and will graduate on May 9, 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While at SFA she has made the Dean’s List and worked as a Community Assistant and Assistant Hall Director in the Residence Life Department. She also served as […]
From State Representative Justin Holland: As the nation continues to shelter in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is urging Texans to shop online or practice strict social distancing measures for in-store purchases during the sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. The primary intent of the law that established this holiday, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2020) Senior Kate Elam has attended Nebbie Williams Elementary, Williams Middle School, and is currently a senior at Rockwall High School. She has been a member of PALS and Student Council and is currently a Stuco Officer. Kate enjoys working at Bunches and is involved at Lake Pointe Church. She […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2020) On Saturday, May 2, First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall will hold a donation drive of desperately needed hygiene products for Helping Hands of Rockwall County. Helping Hands is in need of: toothpaste and toothbrushes (adult and children), deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, skin/body lotion, disposable razors, sanitary pads of varying sizes […]
(FATE, TX – April 22, 2020) During the Monday, April 20 Fate City Council Meeting, a Small Business Support Program was approved for businesses that have sustained economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide a maximum of $50,000 in short-term, immediate financial aid. “The City recognizes that small businesses are suffering from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2020) Mariana Gonzalez, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. She will also be a part of the UTD women’s soccer team. At Heath Mariana is a member of HOSA and the French Honor Society. She also […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 22, 2020) WEATHER PERMITTING, traffic on State Highway 276 between SH 205 and Farm-to-Market 549 (FM 549) will shift from its current configuration to a divided roadway on Tuesday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Westbound traffic will be placed on the newly constructed roadway and eastbound traffic will remain at […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 22, 2020) Senior Chloie Dawne Butler of Rockwall-Heath High School will be attending BYU-I in the fall where she will get her associates degree before transferring to Boise State University where she plans to get her degree in Film and Television Arts. Submitted by Angel Butler. Help us shine the spotlight on senior […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 22, 2020) Kaitlyn Florence is a senior at Heritage Christian Academy. Kaitlyn is the current Student Council President, a member of the National Honor Society, tennis team, and was the sole member of the Varsity cross country team this past fall. While at HCA she has also been a member of the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 21, 2020) As many of our readers probably know, Blue Ribbon News launched a Senior Spotlight Series last month to shine the spotlight on graduating seniors in our community who are missing their end-of-high-school experience, highlighting their achievements and future plans. We’ve featured hundreds of students from Rockwall ISD, Royse City […]