U.S. Health and Human Services extends Public Health Emergency declaration

U.S. Health and Human Services extends Public Health Emergency declaration

ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — The U.S. Health and Human Services department renewed its declaration of a nationwide Public Health Emergency for the Covid-19 pandemic on July 23. Secretary of HHS Alex M. Azar II released the following statement on the HHS website regarding the PHE renewal: “As a result of the continued […]

Former Rockwall teacher fights hunger in Ecuador

Former Rockwall teacher fights hunger in Ecuador

ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — As Covid-19 continues to ravage nations across the globe, the pandemic has become especially detrimental to populations in developing countries like Ecuador. That’s why former Rockwall residents Desmion Dizney and Bill O’Brien are looking to turn the tide for the starving poor in Cuenca, Ecuador, one meal at […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/23/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/23/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2020 – Latest official COVID-19 Update from 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 military veteran to be featured in CBS special on PGA HOPE program July 25th

Rockwall military veteran to be featured in CBS special on PGA HOPE program July 25th

ROCKWALL, TX — (July 23, 2020) Rockwall military veteran Randy Shack will be featured along with other military veterans with physical challenges and PGA professionals in a nationwide, one-hour special on CBS Television network, “PGA HOPE: Helping Our Patriots Everywhere,” airing on Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The program will be hosted by CBS […]

Ericka Ledferd elected new Rockwall County Democratic Chair 

Ericka Ledferd elected new Rockwall County Democratic Chair 

Rockwall, Texas – July 23, 2020 – Ericka Ledferd was elected Rockwall County Democratic Chair. She succeeded Judith Matherne, who has been leading the Rockwall County Democrats since 2013. Ledferd most recently served as Rockwall County LULAC President. Prior to that, Ledferd served as an educator for Royse City ISD. Earlier in her career, Ledferd […]

Rockwall area families invited to participate in Virtual Cooking Show

Rockwall area families invited to participate in Virtual Cooking Show

UPDATE on 7/28/2020:  Ingredients List: French Bread Pizza:   Bolillo Rolls Pizza Sauce dried Italian herbs pepperoni (or whatever protein you like, but cooked) Mozzarella cheese (grated) Cool Ranch Hummus with Crudites: 2 cans unsalted chickpeas Apple Cider Vinegar Olive Oil Garlic Powder Salt (baby carrots, small cucumber (my favorite is English Cucumber), celery stalks, […]

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/22/2020)

Official COVID-19 Update from Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (7/22/2020)

ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2020 – Latest official COVID-19 update from 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 Office of Emergency Management answers Frequently Asked Questions

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management answers Frequently Asked Questions

ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2020 – Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management posted answers on their facebook page today to a few frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and testing. Where can I go to be tested? You can use this link to view all of the test sites in the State. https://txdps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html… When is […]