Meet Max, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Max, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2020) Meet Max!  This handsome boy is 1 1/2 years old and open to new adventures!  He is kennel-trained and housebroken.  Max would love to find someone who will play tug-of-war with him and take him on long walks (where he will want to make friends with every dog within a 100 yard radius!) Max is current […]

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Miller, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Miller, Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2020) Samantha Miller is a hardworking 4th generation Rockwall High School student, participating in dual credit courses and working to complete her vet tech certification through RHS Vet Med program.  She is a member of FFA and 4-H Rockin Riders, serving as the first Equine Ambassador of Rockwall county, educating others […]

State Rep. Justin Holland talks COVID-19 testing, Shelter In Place

State Rep. Justin Holland talks COVID-19 testing, Shelter In Place

In a recent interview with Blue Ribbon News, State Representative Justin Holland discussed COVID-19 testing and the importance of adhering to the Shelter In Place order for Rockwall County in order to flatten the curve. Holland said the biggest thing for people to realize is that there are many people who don’t need to be […]

Temporary changes coming for bulk trash service in Rockwall

Temporary changes coming for bulk trash service in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020)  With schools and businesses temporarily shutting down amid the coronavirus threat, and more people staying at home, Rockwall residents have begun to generate more garbage to be picked up each week. In fact, Republic Services reports a 30% increase in the volume of regular trash being picked up on […]

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on House passage of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Rep. Ratcliffe statement on House passage of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement today on the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill previously passed the U.S. Senate 96-0 and is on its way to President Trump’s desk. “As the American people do their part to […]

YMCA launches virtual fitness options for existing Y members and Greater North Texas community

YMCA launches virtual fitness options for existing Y members and Greater North Texas community

DALLAS (March 27, 2020) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is launching Virtual Fitness options to support the North Texas community during this time when health is crucially important. The Y’s Virtual Fitness provides workouts for all skill levels, ages and abilities including kids and active older adults for YMCA Dallas members and the general […]