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 […]
(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020) Rockwall High School senior Nikolas Beasley has enlisted in the United States Air Force and will be pursuing a career in intelligence. He is part of the National Honor Society and has spent many of his volunteer hours in our local retirement center. Nikolas is also in the Rockwall Law […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020) Senior Ethan Kelly is a four-year member of the Rockwall High School Orange Wave and Jazz Bands in which he plays trumpet. He is also an eleven year member of Boy Scout Troop 1020 in Rowlett where he recently earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank offered […]
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 […]
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 […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – March 27, 2020) Resolution 2020-04 passed at the March 24, 2020 McLendon-Chisholm City Council Meeting ordering the May 2, 2020 General Election be postponed to November 3, 2020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TEXAS, ORDERING THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 2, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020) Senior Cole Walker is a member of the National Honor Society, yearbook staff and varsity tennis team at Heritage Christian Academy. He recently played “Jafar” in Heritage Christian Academy’s production of “Aladdin”, his sixth musical at HCA. Cole has also served in different roles on Student Council throughout high […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 27, 2020) The response from parents has been overwhelming as we shine the spotlight on our local graduating seniors. But this senior spotlight comes to us from Jennifer Bolli Holden, Head Coach Girl’s Gymnastics at Rockwall-Heath High School, with a very special message. Coach Holden writes, “It breaks my heart that we didn’t […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 27, 2020) Senior Brayden Riley Ortiz is a member of the Varsity Cross Country and the Varsity Track Team at Rockwall High School. He is committed to the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas where he will be on the Cross Country and Track team. He plans to major in […]