(ROCKWALL, TX — May 27, 2020) Last week, the Acree family held a small drive thru graduation ceremony for Kinders who missed out on celebrating their first big year due to COVID-19. The event was held at the Transformation Anglican Church parking lot. Families got to take pictures with their Kinder graduates to help them […]
(HEATH, TX – May 26, 2020) Chief Terry Garrett, Director of the Department of Public Safety, is retiring from the City of Heath after 14 years of dedicated service. Heath Mayor Kelson Elam and the City Council honored Chief Garrett with this proclamation tonight. But, as the City of Heath hints on its Facebook page, “there’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 26, 2020) Sandra is a very sweet tuxedo girl who loves to be petted! She gets along great with the other two resident cats in her foster home. Sandra is current on her vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed. For more info, please contact info@rockwallpets.com Submitted by Michelle Jones. Our Blue Ribbon News […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: County Update: We have not received information about new confirmed cases of COVID-19 from DSHS. We have updated our graphic with the information we have received like reported recoveries, total tests performed, people who have reported the Rockwall County Hospitals. Broadmoor Update: We regret to inform you […]
(GARLAND, TX – May 26, 2020) – Widespread recommendations to stay home amid the public health emergency have many Americans anxious about balancing unforeseen energy expenses with the desire for a comfortable home. As the country continues to navigate these uncertain times, Atmos Energy reminds customers struggling to pay their monthly natural gas bill that […]
AUSTIN—Starting May 27, visitors will be able to make camping reservations at parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. This gradual reopening of overnight reservations will be limited to varying degrees at individual parks to align with safe business practices currently followed in Texas. “No one is more pleased than us to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2020) The return of the Rockwall Farmers Market will be Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon in Downtown Rockwall. The season will continue every Saturday through September 26, 2020. LISTED AS ONE OF THE “BEST FARMERS MARKETS” IN THE DALLAS AREA Rockwall Farmers Market was established in 2008 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2020) It is with great sadness that we share news of Father George Patrick Monaghan, pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Rockwall and a priest of the Diocese of Dallas for 40 years, who died May 18, two days after his 67th birthday. Visitation will be […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott yesterday announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has extended payment deadlines for designated reimbursing employers that are required to pay a share of unemployment benefits. Designated reimbursing employers include non-profits, local governments, school districts and other qualifying employers who reimburse TWC for the full amount of unemployment benefits to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area following severe weather and a tornado touchdown that has caused damage in Montague County. Earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition to […]