(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) Madison Grace Melcher will graduate from Rockwall High School. She served as the senior editor and photographer for the RHS yearbook, Student Council member, Youth Advisory Council, and student leader at “The Shore” youth ministry at Lake Pointe Church. Madison is looking forward to attending Ouachita Baptist University in the […]
Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2020 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 6. By city charter, vacancies on the City Council, other than the mayor, are filled by a majority vote of the remaining elected members for the unexpired term. City charter prescribed qualifications […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 5, 2020) Out for a walk one April morning, I stopped to greet a neighbor from a safe, COVID-19 distance. When I inquired about her well-being during these trying days, she burst into tears. Her daughter, she explained, is a high-school senior—was a high-school senior. Everything is upended in their world. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2020) Alex Messenger stood in front of the grizzly, slowly backing away and speaking in low tones as the bear ran toward him and stopped in false charges. That was Alex’s training, the last thing one should do is run from a 1000-pound predator that can sprint like Usain Bolt. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 4, 2020) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has announced that the State COVID-19 mobile testing site is coming to Rockwall County again this Wednesday, May 6, by appointment only, from 10 AM – 6 PM at Lake Pointe Church (701 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087). Any […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) Meet Liam! He is a gentle, sweet, snuggly, and happy dog who is great with his foster’s teenagers. He is housebroken, but because he is currently being crated after having surgery on his leg, he will occasionally use pee pads if he needs to go out between walks. He is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) With great regret, Rockwall’s American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 announced cancellation of its Memorial Day Concert scheduled for May 21 at the Rockwall Harbor. Post Commander Mark Kipphut announced closure commenting, “After reviewing the Governor’s school closure guidance for the balance of the academic year, and in consultation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2020, 5:35PM) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management reports 7 new COVID-19 cases today: 3 in Broadmoor Medical Lodge, 2 in Rockwall, 1 in Royse City, and 1 in Fate. Two people are in their 70’s, two people are in their 50’s, One person is in their 30’s, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director Jon Bailey gives an update on the re-opening of their donation dropoff: 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 […]