Hospital capacity in Dallas on July 13

Hospital capacity in Dallas on July 13

From the Office of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson DALLAS — (July 14, 2020) Twenty-five hospitals on Monday reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnson’s office. Dallas hospitals are required to report the information pursuant to the City of Dallas emergency regulations enacted by Mayor Johnson during the local state of disaster. The reporting requirements […]

Royse City ISD releases reopening plans for 2020-2021 school year

Royse City ISD releases reopening plans for 2020-2021 school year

Message from Royse City ISD: ROYSE CITY, TX (July 14, 2020) Weeks of planning and preparation, along with guidance from the Texas Education Agency, has prepared us to release our reopening plans for 2020-2021. Our focus is on providing a safe in-school environment and high-quality learning both online and in-person. Our taskforce and administrative teams […]

Soroptimist Rockwall presents distinguished Ruby Award, installs officers

Soroptimist Rockwall presents distinguished Ruby Award, installs officers

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2020) Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, was honored last night with the prestigious Ruby Award by Soroptimist Rockwall, the local chapter of an international organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in our community and […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/13/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/13/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX (July 13, 2020) 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.  

Rockwall resident’s neighborhood prayer box offers much-needed hope during COVID-19 pandemic

Rockwall resident’s neighborhood prayer box offers much-needed hope during COVID-19 pandemic

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2020) Back in April when the COVID-19 pandemic started forcing many to quarantine in their homes, Rockwall resident Rhonda Moore was called by her faith to create a flyer box offering those in her neighborhood the gift of prayer during the hardship and uncertainty surrounding the virus. The box encourages […]

Where to vote in Rockwall County Primary Runoff Election Tuesday

Where to vote in Rockwall County Primary Runoff Election Tuesday

Curbside voting available ROCKWALL, TX (July 13, 2020) The 2020 Rockwall County Primary Runoff Election is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Polling locations are combined; view the schedule below to see where your precinct 🗳 votes. To learn more, visit www.rockwallvotes.com. Blue Ribbon News staff report.  Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 […]

Meet Axel, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Axel, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – July 13, 2020 – Meet Axel! He’s a goofy, snuggly boy who is always smiling!  He is great with his foster’s teenagers but prefers a home without small kids. I mean, c’mon, don’t you just wanna kiss that adorable little face?! 😍 He is housebroken, neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations. […]

Grapevine’s 34th Annual GrapeFest Festival cancelled

Grapevine’s 34th Annual GrapeFest Festival cancelled

  GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – (July 13, 2020) – In support of State of Texas and the City of Grapevine’s guidelines and procedures to stem the spread of COVID-19, the 34th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience has been cancelled. “We made the difficult decision to cancel the festival,” said Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau […]

Candidly Curtis: Sweet Saturday Adventure at Honey’s in Rockwall

Candidly Curtis: Sweet Saturday Adventure at Honey’s in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2020 – Our Candidly Curtis team shares their adventure at Honey’s Shaved Ice.  “We apologize for the wind! New mic is on the way to replace this one! Sorry friends! Cheers! Don’t forget to subscribe! We will be giving some goodies away when we reach 💯 Special thanks to C+C Boutique and Alibell […]