AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the State Capitol where he issued an Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) Our Blue Ribbon News team is greatly moved by the messages of love and hope we continue to receive from readers, especially through this challenging and unprecedented time. Susan Duke shared the following, regarding her husband Harvey’s birthday: “I was crying and so upset because I couldn’t see […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) Rachael Van Vleck is a senior at Rockwall High School where she is a 2-year member of Spotlight Productions, JV Women’s liaison for RHS Varsity Choir, and a member of National Charity League. After graduation, Rachael plans to travel with Up With People, a global philanthropy organization, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) As we mentioned last week with building inspection permits, the City of Rockwall is working to limit in-person interaction, while continuing to provide essential services to residents and the public. In an attempt to protect everyone in these uncertain times, the Rockwall Municipal Court, Utility Billing, Building Inspections and Neighborhood […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) This is Rockwall High School senior Lauren Jo Groves. She is a member of Rockwall High School Varsity Chorus where she currently serves at the Spirit Officer. Lauren is involved in several clubs and organizations including Model United Nations, Mu Alpha Theta and Movie Club. She is a member […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) Kat Rodriguez is a senior at Rockwall High School. She’s a member of the Girls’ Gymnastics Team and is Co-Captain. She’s the 2018 and 2019 defending Girls’ Gymnastics All Round, Floor and Beam State Champion and set a Texas State Floor Routine record with two perfect 10.00s at the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 25, 2020) Lucas Taylor is a 4 year member of the Rockwall Heath High School Band. He plays Bass Trombone. He was a section leader for the Trombone section his senior year. He plans on attending Tech Tech University in the fall and majoring in Computer Science. He also plans […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 25, 2020) Cade Taylor is the head of the Rockwall-Heath High School Varsity football film crew. He has served on the film crew staff for the varsity team all four years of high school. He plans on attending Louisiana Tech University in the fall majoring in Forestry (aka fishing). He also […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 25, 2020, 5:30PM) Health authorities have informed the City of Rockwall that there are now two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County. Health officials will monitor these cases and provide additional details as they become available, subject of course to patient confidentiality. Citizens should comply with the Rockwall County […]
McLendon-Chisholm Mayor Keith Short issued the following amended Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency for the City of McLendon-Chisholm on March 24, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Submitted by the City of McLendon-Chisholm. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good […]