ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2021 – The Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club is excited to welcome Republican Party of Texas Chairman Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen West at their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 13. All local Republicans and fellow Republican clubs in Rockwall County are invited to attend the program, and the club encourages […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2021 — Rockwall County Helping Hands has partnered with Rockwall County to provide a COVID-19 vaccine clinic which began yesterday at the Rockwall County Library and runs through Friday, Feb. 5. The library will be closed during this time due to the clinic, which is only open for those designated […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2021 — Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories about how they met. Their tales of true love are sweet, funny, and sometimes quirky – and always a big hit among our readers. This year we received a record number of submissions! Five […]
Rockwall, Texas – February 2, 2021 – The Rockwall City Council has named long-time Assistant City Manager Mary Smith as the new interim City Manager. The move came on the heels of the retirement last week of former City Manager Rick Crowley. Mary Smith has served successfully in the dual role of Assistant City Manager […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the caregivers […]
WYLIE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Members of the Peter Emily International Dental Foundation spent a long day on January 30th providing needed check-ups and dental work to four big cats at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie. Diablo, Pepsi, Jafar, and Whistler all received the very best of dental care. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 3, 2021 — The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. –Psalm 119:130 Holiday lights long after Christmas can be a sign of procrastination. My own late-hanging porch lights are more intentional—their cheerful glow offsets the gloom of long winter nights. However, a neighbor once asked […]
FATE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – The Fate City Council proclaimed today, February 3, 2021, as “K9 Public Safety Officer Czar Day.” Due to his age, Czar retired from the Fate Department of Public Safety on Monday, February 1, 2021. During his tenure, Czar certified in narcotics detection and evidence recovery through both the […]
HEATH, TX – February 1, 2021 – It was a small and safe gathering of Heath citizens with big hearts for service at the Dedication Ceremony held January 28 in Towne Center Park to commemorate the completion of the first Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) project and the preservation of a historic grist mill […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 — Students with special needs and disabilities can receive a quality education and care throughout high school with Special Education programs. But what happens to them after they graduate? What happens when the child’s behavior is too severe for the parent(s) to handle? What resources are available for parents […]