ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2021 – Today, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the governing body that oversees the electric grid in Texas, is asking all Texans to limit and reduce their electric use this afternoon and through the evening. Citing a combination of high generation outages and higher-than-forecasted demand caused by a […]
GARLAND, TX – April 13, 2021 — As the backbone of Garland ISD, teachers are the front-runners who encourage student success and academic excellence. They selflessly dedicate countless hours and spare time to students and families, and their hard work and devotion does not go unnoticed. Every year, each school selects one outstanding educator to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 13, 2021 — The Rockwall High School Jacket Babes JV Drill Team and Officers competed at the American Drill Team National Championships on March 27th. The Jacket Babe team wowed the judges and competition with their entertaining dances in jazz, pom, lyrical and novelty; placing first, National Champion, in each category. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 2021 – For the second year in a row, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility and comprehensive rehab center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. All local […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 12, 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 […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – April 11, 2021 – On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 9:55 AM, Royse City Police Officer Michael Baley was helping a stranded motorist in the 200 Block of Westbound IH30 when he was struck by a vehicle. Officer Baley was out of his patrol car and in the grassy […]
DALLAS – April 9, 2021 — Fair Park First, the non-profit manager of Fair Park, is searching for a qualified professional consultant or firm to conduct a parking and traffic study on and around the historic 277-acre campus. This study aims to ensure that access to Fair Park is maintained without overwhelming the surrounding neighborhoods […]
Cell phone use, other distractions cause 1 in 5 traffic crashes AUSTIN – Sadly, distracted driving is still near the top of the list when it comes to crashes on Texas roadways, coming in at No. 2 for traffic crash causes. Last year Texas roadways saw nearly 1 in 5 crashes caused by a distracted driver […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Three Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy students will represent the State of Texas in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) competition from April 26 to May 9, 2021. Sophia Bryant, Ella Dilts, and Gavin Figert are the 2021 BPA National Leadership Conference […]
ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2021 – Rockwall ISD Agricultural Mechanics students recently competed at the Rockwall Youth Fair where they brought home many awards. Class 4 – Trailers 1st place and Grand Champion – Round Bale Hay Trailer – Ashton Williams, Andrew Perez, Duston Shultz, Luke Rothbauer Class 3 – Gates -1st place and […]