(ROCKWALL, TX — July 10, 2020) The following piece was written by Rockwall resident Lezli Nicole Bohannan and submitted for publication in Blue Ribbon News: Sitting in my happy place, reflecting on tried and true, putting my pen to paper, here are words from me to you. I can see it from both sides, for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 10, 2020) The City of Rockwall flags at all facilities have been lowered today to half-staff as a sign of respect for the recent passing of former Mayor and longtime City leader, Scott Self. Mr. Self was elected to the Rockwall City Council in 1999 and then served as Mayor from […]
From the Office of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins DALLAS — As of 11 a.m. July 9, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 1,201 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 30,361, including 436 deaths. The additional 10 deaths being reported today […]
JULY 9, 2020 – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation suspending elective surgeries in hospitals in all counties located within 11 Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas. Previously, Governor Abbott suspended elective surgeries at hospitals in the counties of Bexar, Cameron, Dallas, Harris, Hidalgo, Nueces, Travis, and Webb. “The State of Texas continues to implement […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2020) – During the Monday, July 6 meeting of the Rockwall City Council, Dwight Dabney, son of the late Ruby Jewel Dabney, along with surviving family members and friends, brought forth a petition comprising more than 1,300 signatures requesting a name change for Rockwall’s pool at Gloria Williams Park (known as […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 9, 2020 – The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management shared the following information and link from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to help clarify quarantine recommendations. “I live with someone who has COVID-19 and started my 14-day quarantine period because we had close contact. What if I ended […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 9, 2020) SERVE by Hallie B has expanded and officially reopened its doors on July 1st with a brand revamp that has changed SERVE’s course to not only offer ethical and sustainable fashion, but to also support numerous local small businesses indefinitely who have all been trying to stay afloat amidst […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2020 – Musicians and music lovers are invited to participate in the Weekly Rainbow Drum Jam at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday nights at the Rockwall Harbor Amphitheater. The sun setting over Lake Ray Hubbard makes a beautiful backdrop for the weekly jam session hosted by the local reggae/worldbeat group known as Watusi. Bring drums […]
JULY 9, 2020 – Governor Greg Abbott yesterday announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities. The investment of federal funds, advanced by Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker of the House […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 8, 2020 – City of Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt issued the following Mayoral Declaration following Monday’s City Council meeting. He declared that all outdoor areas within the City of Rockwall are not covered under Executive Order GA-29 (which mandates the wearing of a face mask to cover the nose and mouth […]