Rockwall resident brings companionship to seniors with Assisted Living Pen Pal program

Rockwall resident brings companionship to seniors with Assisted Living Pen Pal program

ROCKWALL, TX – August 5, 2020 — Rockwall resident Lezli Bohannan has started up a pen pal program inviting the community to bring some social-distance-style companionship to the elderly. The Assisted Living Pen Pal program welcomes you to write letters and notes of good cheer to the elderly residents in assisted living and home health […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (8/4/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (8/4/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX (August 4, 2020) – Latest update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: There are 803 cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19, 81 estimated active cases, 705 estimated recoveries, 17 confirmed deaths, 10,288 conducted tests reported. Twenty nine people are admitted in Rockwall County hospitals with confirmed COVID-19 (not all Rockwall County residents). Our […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (8/3/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (8/3/2020)

From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2020) The City of Rockwall has shared the sad news that Officer Tracy Gaines passed away this morning due to complications from COVID-19. Rockwall County expresses our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Gaines. This case has not yet been […]

City leaders share message on passing of Rockwall Police Officer Tracy Gaines

City leaders share message on passing of Rockwall Police Officer Tracy Gaines

ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2020) “The City of Rockwall is saddened by the passing of Officer Tracy Gaines. He served our great nation in the United States Air Force and the Rockwall community as a member of the Rockwall Police Department. I have no doubt that his time as a School Resource Officer had a […]

Rowlett Chamber leader selected for Economic Recovery fellowship

Rowlett Chamber leader selected for Economic Recovery fellowship

Gallops one of 42 nationwide selected to participate ROWLETT, TX (August 3, 2020) — Michael Gallops, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. The Fellowship […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/31/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/31/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 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 County Jail Expansion and Renovation Project breaks ground

Rockwall County Jail Expansion and Renovation Project breaks ground

ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2020) – Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson, Sheriff-Elect Terry Garrett, Judge David Sweet, Commissioner Dennis Bailey, Commissioner Sevier, Commissioner Lee Gilbert, Major Todd Calkins, Captain Alexander Gray, along with Representatives from Adolfson & Peterson Construction and Broaddus and Associates shared in a significant groundbreaking ceremony of the Rockwall County Jail expansion […]

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

Rockwall High School student Kate English receives national honor

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 — Rockwall High School student Kate English was recently selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The Society recognizes top high school scholars across the nation who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship and community involvement. “On behalf of the NSHSS, I […]

Banner day at Highland Meadows in Rockwall as residents enjoy car parade

Banner day at Highland Meadows in Rockwall as residents enjoy car parade

ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2020 – With visitor restrictions in place at hospitals and nursing homes due to the pandemic, many families have been unable to see their loved ones face-to-face for nearly five months, except through window visits or virtual check-ins. So yesterday, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab in Rockwall arranged a drive-by […]