ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 — Rockwall County Helping Hands has rolled out a new program that’s stocking the pantries of local homebound elderly residents during the pandemic. The Pantry 2 Pantry program – a special initiative of Helping Hands’s Assistance & Referral and Food Pantry programs – provides grocery items and toiletries to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 – Jerry Welch announced today that he is running for Rockwall City Council Place 3, which is Kevin Fowler’s vacated seat. Council Member Fowler announced last week that he is running for Rockwall Mayor. Welch is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 — During its meeting on Jan. 11 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, Rockwall County Republican Women introduced new members to its Executive Board. Rockwall County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Stephani Woodward led the swearing in of the new members. Congrats to the following new members […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Carter Bloodcare Centers are reporting that the need for blood supply is critical. Please help share this message so that community and patient needs throughout the DFW area can be supported. DONORS NEEDED NOW The local blood supply needs your immediate attention. We are asking eligible blood donors […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – At a time of such division in our nation – and with Valentine’s Day only a month away – our Blue Ribbon News team is finding joy in reading all the love stories that local couples are submitting for our annual ‘How I Met My Mate’ Valentine’s issue, […]
Girl Scout entrepreneurs in Northeast Texas are selling cookies in safe, creative, and socially distant ways, and innovating – including through the organization’s first transportation of Girl Scout Cookies with autonomous driving technology company Waymo. Nationwide online Girl Scout Cookie ordering will be available February 1. [DALLAS, TX]— Today, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and […]
Sponsorships available as Women in Need hosts its 8th Annual Chocolate Indulgence event on Valentine’s weekend, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic abuse ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – As many of you know, intimate partner violence is still a big problem, and particularly with everyone being shut-in this past year. Sadly, we continue to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12. 2021 — The 2021 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Three-year terms up for election are Place 1, presently held by Christopher Cuny, Place 2, presently held by Russ Childers and Place 3, presently held by Linda Duran. Candidate application packets may be […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Dirk Perritt to serve as the Health Authority for the county. Dr. Perritt marks the third individual to serve as the County Healthy Authority, following the recent resignation from the role by Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly. Dr. Perritt […]
GARLAND, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 — The Kelly Clarkson Show featured South Garland High School grads Tonya and Toya Harris for being two-time Vals and Sals. Watch the clip here>> https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/video/twin-sisters-graduate-top-of-their-class-for-2nd-time/4290785 Not only did the twins graduate as the SGHS valedictorian and salutatorian, they will also receive the same honors in their doctoral program. […]