ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 4, 2020 – Walmart Royse City Supercenter, located at 494 W. Interstate 30, will temporarily close its doors at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 4, as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building. The location will remain closed […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 2, 2021 – Inez Rupe Smith, age 95, passed peacefully from this life into heaven last week at Texas Health Hospital. Inez was born in Rockwall, TX to Mable Moore Rupe and William Franklin Rupe. She gave her life to Christ in July of 1937 and remained a lifetime member of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – January 1, 2021 – Terry Garrett, joined with his wife Dr. Shelley Garrett and family, was sworn in on January 1, 2021, by 382nd District Judge Brett Hall as the 18th Sheriff of Rockwall County. Sheriff Garrett began his 40-plus-year career in public safety in 1976, while still in high school, working […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 31, 2020 – We know there are many questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and Blue Ribbon News and Rockwall County wants to help. Here is the most current information from Rockwall County. We will continue to share updates with you as soon as we have them. What we do know is […]
HEATH, TX – Dec. 30, 2020 – The Grinch did not steal the City of Heath Staff Christmas party, which took place via ZOOM on December 18 and included lunch delivered in multiple locations, and a party pack with celebration items including a flute and sparkling juice for a farewell toast to 2020. So in a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 30, 2020 — As hospitals continue to do all in their power to manage the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Carter BloodCare reports that the blood supply for North, Central and East Texas communities remains very limited. Carter BloodCare Vice President of Organizational Relations Moore said while the need for blood […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 28, 2020 – Meet Juno! This 8-year-old, super-calm, laid back, sweet, loving, dog-friendly gem of a dog is a huge fan of belly rubs and car rides! She is great on a leash. She does say no-thank-you to the cats though. Juno’s foster has fostered many, many dogs with Rockwall Pets […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 26, 2020) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at the Rockwall Harbor is cooking up a four-course Rib Roast Dinner for Two this New Year’s Eve, available exclusively for to-go/pick-up. For only $99.99, enjoy a Rib Roast Dinner for two that includes: Crab Cake Appetizer with Creamy Shrimp Sauce House Salad with your choice of […]
This year has been the one most challenging for all of us on this City Council. I know we have all thought, “When will it end?” In a few days we will celebrate Christmas, and for Christians it is a time for rebirth and reexamination of our lives and how we live our lives. We […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 23, 2020 — In a regular meeting on Dec. 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously accepted the resignation of the county’s Local Health Authority, Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly, effective Dec. 29, 2020. Metcalf-Kelly has served as the Rockwall County Health Authority since July. In her letter of resignation addressed to the […]