AUSTIN – Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in deer breeding facilities in both Hunt and Uvalde counties. This marks the first positive detection of the disease in Hunt County. The tissue samples were submitted by the deer breeding facilities as part of required CWD surveillance programs. The samples indicated the presence of CWD […]
HEATH, TX – March 31, 2021 – The City of Heath invites the community to celebrate hometown spring fun and fitness safely at the first-ever Heart of Heath Bike Tour on Easter Saturday, April 3, beginning in Towne Center Park at 8:30 a.m. There will be a 5-Mile Ride the Town route and a 1k Ride the Park route […]
Community Survey available through April 20, 2021 McLendon-Chisholm, TX – March 31, 2021 – As growth and urbanization continue to move eastward in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the need to update the City’s Vision for the future, and strategies to make sure that Vision becomes a reality, is becoming more pressing. Since the previous Comprehensive […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2021 – Women In Need is gearing up for their “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence” GLOW Run 5K at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at Harry Myers Park, presented by Title Sponsor Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. They would be honored to have your support this year. Women In Need […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2021 – The Rockwall High School men and women soccer teams have combined forces to host a “Just For Kicks” fundraising golf tournament Monday, May 3 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club. The tournament is a scramble so anyone and everyone is welcome to play. There will be music, fun, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2021 — As April draws near, Rockwall County prepares to #GoBlueforKids for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Texas Traditions Stop by and […]
Volunteers of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Race the Clock to Tell the Chamber Story ROWLETT, TX – March 30, 2021 – While most Chambers of Commerce struggle through their annual membership drive, The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center will host a ‘Membership Event’ that is like none other. For two and a half days, over […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 — As the Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021 approaches, Blue Ribbon News invited all candidates running for Rockwall City Council to participate in our Candidate Q&A Series. We provided a questionnaire for each candidate on the ballot to provide some insight on themselves and their platform. The Early Voting […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2021 – Hey there! Are you looking for the cutest little girl ever? Well, here I am! But I’m more than just looks, I am also a very sweet, loving, playful 4-year old Chi mix who loves to cuddle. I get along great with the other dogs in my foster home, […]
ROWLETT, TX – March 29, 2021 – On March 23, Ambassadors and Board Members from the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed Blaze Pizza to Rowlett and celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting. Owners Marina and Tony Petro and Nathan Robinett are excited about opening this new franchise in Rowlett. Marina had this to […]