Rockwall city council approves renaming of SH 66 bridge to ‘Heroes Bridge’

Rockwall city council approves renaming of SH 66 bridge to ‘Heroes Bridge’

ROCKWALL, TX — (July 21, 2020) The Rockwall city council voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting the renaming of the SH 66 bridge between Rowlett and Rockwall to the ‘Heroes Bridge.’ The resolution comes as a show of support for the #WalkTheBridge movement started in 2018 by the Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club to […]

Huffines Communities announces Phase 4 of Waterscape master-planned development in Royse City, buys additional 120 acres

Huffines Communities announces Phase 4 of Waterscape master-planned development in Royse City, buys additional 120 acres

Ready for release to builders before end of 2022, prime land features hiking trails and additional programmed open space ROYSE CITY (July 20, 2020) – Developer Huffines Communities announced today the recent purchase of an additional 120 acres for more than 400 new homes that will make up phase four in its signature master-planned community, […]

DFW Restaurant Week 2020 serves up extra support for local restaurants during COVID-19 recovery

DFW Restaurant Week 2020 serves up extra support for local restaurants during COVID-19 recovery

Participating restaurants revealed on ‘Reservation Day’ Aug 4 Dine-In & Take-Out Options From Preview Weekend Aug 28 Thru Sept 27 Dallas | Fort Worth – July 20, 2020 – Get your appetite ready for North Texas’ largest annual culinary event, supporting local restaurants and charity partners the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope […]

Royse City ISD hires Executive Director of Cultural Development

Royse City ISD hires Executive Director of Cultural Development

ROYSE CITY, TX (July 20, 2020) Royse City ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Taryne Dismuke as Executive Director of Cultural Development. In this new cabinet-level position, Dismuke will plan, coordinate and design professional development for district personnel with a primary focus on leadership, culture, equity and inclusion. In addition, this position will develop […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/20/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/20/2020)

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 here. Advertising: 214-342-8000 or advertising@BlueRibbonNews.com.  

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

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 ISD updates School Start 2020-2021 Plan

Rockwall ISD updates School Start 2020-2021 Plan

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 […]