Blue Ribbon News August/September 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News August/September 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our August/September 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Hilton Nov. 12-13

Rockwall County Helping Hands Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Hilton Nov. 12-13

ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2021 — The magic of the holiday season is just around the corner so be sure to brighten yours by following the Boutique of Helping Hands to the Hilton Friday, Nov. 12th & Saturday, Nov. 13th for our Holiday Market Sale and Festivities! Hundreds of holiday items, home decor, furniture, jewelry, […]

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2021 — Three lifeguards with the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Aquatics program were recognized today for their quick actions in saving the life of a young boy who nearly drowned. Berkley Brown, Tatum Yoes and Elijah Markarian received Citizen Lifesaving Awards from the Rockwall Fire Department for their efforts […]

Congressman Pat Fallon to host Town Halls in Texas’s Fourth Congressional District

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 18th, Thursday, August 19th, and Friday, August 20th, Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) will hold public town hall events in Texas’s Fourth Congressional District to provide an update on his work in Washington, D.C. and receive feedback from his constituents. Wednesday’s town halls will be held in Marion County, Morris County, […]

Rockwall Republican party partners with National Voters Registration Day efforts

Rockwall Republican party partners with National Voters Registration Day efforts

ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2021) The Rockwall Republican Party brings voter registration opportunity to the people through the volunteer efforts of Rockwall County’s own grassroots workers. To ensure that the voice of We The People has the power through their VOTE, RPRC members travel to meet fellow Rockwall residents, provide on-site registration activities for businesses […]

COVID-19 UPDATE for Dallas County and Rowlett-based businesses from Rowlett Chamber

COVID-19 UPDATE for Dallas County and Rowlett-based businesses from Rowlett Chamber

ROWLETT, TX (August 12, 2021) Yesterday, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an order mandating that all child care centers, public schools, and businesses/commercial entities operating in Dallas County develop a health and safety policy within three days that, at a minimum, requires universal indoor masking for all teachers, students, employees, and visitors. This order […]

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

AUSTIN, TX (August 11, 2021) Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge’s order violates Executive Order GA-38 and state law. GA-38 prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating […]

Fate City Council honors Meals on Wheels congregate site manager with proclamation

Fate City Council honors Meals on Wheels congregate site manager with proclamation

FATE, TX (August 11, 2021) The Fate City Council recently presented Eileen Alden with a proclamation for outstanding service as the Congregate Site Manager for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Eileen will be joining her husband soon in Vail, CO therefore resigning her position with MOWSS. “We are all sad to see […]

Surviving Caregiving: 9th Annual ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference

Surviving Caregiving: 9th Annual ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2021) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host the “Surviving Caregiving” Rockwall Cares 9th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Reflections at Rest Haven, 2500 SH 66 East in Rockwall. This free conference will help provide resources and education from expert […]

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation announces 2021 Rockwall Job Fair

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation announces 2021 Rockwall Job Fair

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2021)  – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has announced the date and venue for the fifth annual Rockwall Job Fair. The event will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakepointe Church, 701 E. I-30 in Rockwall. Registration is now open for both employers […]