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 […]

McLendon-Chisholm postpones General Election to Nov. 3

McLendon-Chisholm postpones General Election to Nov. 3

(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, […]

Senior Spotlight: Cole Walker, Heritage Christian Academy

Senior Spotlight: Cole Walker, Heritage Christian Academy

(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 […]

Senior Spotlight: Fern Ramos & Allison Gentry, Heath Gymnastics Co-Captains

Senior Spotlight: Fern Ramos & Allison Gentry, Heath Gymnastics Co-Captains

(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 […]