ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2020) From childbirth and breastfeeding classes to babysitting courses and support groups for bariatric patients, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall routinely offers a variety of community education classes and events. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is now offering the same quality instruction in online format, allowing participants to learn […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 16, 2020) Rockwall ISD today announced the following update to the 2020-2021 School Start Plan: Dear Rockwall ISD Parents and Guardians, We hope you and your family are healthy, well, and safe this summer. Rockwall ISD appreciates your patience and understanding during this time of change. As we move towards the 2020-2021 […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (July 16, 2020) FREE COVID-19 TESTING FRIDAY, JULY 17 Follow the link below to receive an email to set your appointment for a free COVID-19 test at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall. There are 400 available slots. Anyone can be tested, with or without symptoms. https://texas.curativeinc.com/welcome […]
Senator Hall’s Medical Town Hall boats over 58,000 views in less than 24 hours AUSTIN — Wednesday night, Senator Bob Hall hosted a Facebook conversation with six Texas medical doctors, who all describe the success they are having in early intervention medical treatments for COVID-19 patients. Senator Hall asked questions that challenged the underlying assumptions […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 16, 2020) Following 15 COVID-19 related deaths, Broadmoor Medical Lodge in Rockwall reported on Facebook today that they are now COVID free! They continue to test patients and staff weekly. #RealGoodNews Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2020) Here’s the latest official COVID-19 update from the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: 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 […]
AUSTIN, TX (July 15, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties throughout the COVID-19 response. These funds come from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program authorized by the federal Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 15, 2020) The 90’s are back and in living color with Candidly Curtis! Watch as Chris puts his game show host hat on and gives Molli the quiz of the decade with “90’s NBA Logos”. Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel if you haven’t already! Our print edition […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 15, 2020) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is planning a drive-by celebration this fall, in lieu of the ‘Ain’t Life Grand’ fundraising gala that was in the planning stages when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The 1920’s themed event will be creatively transformed into a ‘gala on wheels for Meals […]
The U.S. Department of Defense has activated additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist Texas’ efforts to combat #COVID19. UAMTF and U.S. Navy teams are being deployed to support medical needs in hospitals across the state. AUSTIN (July 15, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has activated additional U.S. […]