(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 5, 2020) Out for a walk one April morning, I stopped to greet a neighbor from a safe, COVID-19 distance. When I inquired about her well-being during these trying days, she burst into tears. Her daughter, she explained, is a high-school senior—was a high-school senior. Everything is upended in their world. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 4, 2020) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has announced that the State COVID-19 mobile testing site is coming to Rockwall County again this Wednesday, May 6, by appointment only, from 10 AM – 6 PM at Lake Pointe Church (701 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087). Any […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) With great regret, Rockwall’s American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 announced cancellation of its Memorial Day Concert scheduled for May 21 at the Rockwall Harbor. Post Commander Mark Kipphut announced closure commenting, “After reviewing the Governor’s school closure guidance for the balance of the academic year, and in consultation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2020, 5:35PM) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management reports 7 new COVID-19 cases today: 3 in Broadmoor Medical Lodge, 2 in Rockwall, 1 in Royse City, and 1 in Fate. Two people are in their 70’s, two people are in their 50’s, One person is in their 30’s, and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director Jon Bailey gives an update on the re-opening of their donation dropoff: 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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 1, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands released the following video announcement about the re-opening of its Thrift Store. 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, TX – May 1, 2020) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognizing the hospital’s continued achievement in providing safe, quality health care. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2020) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County just presented a $1200 donation to Rockwall County Helping Hands for the months the club has not been able to host its Food for Kids program. Today’s check presentation was made while maintaining the 6-foot social distancing requirements! “Those funds are designated each month […]
Join in the LIVE YouTube broadcast by Rockwall United | Ministerial Alliance for the NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020. To access the LIVE broadcast, visit rockwallunited.com. Rockwall United is a Rockwall County Ministerial Alliance consisting of pastors and leaders from churches in Rockwall County. Their mission: through strategy and actions of […]