JULY 12, 2020 – Governor Gregg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended federal support of testing sites in Dallas and Houston through July 31. Governor Abbott previously secured an extension of these sites in June. “The State of Texas is committed to providing ample testing resources […]
From the Office of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins DALLAS — As of 11 a.m. July 9, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 1,201 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 30,361, including 436 deaths. The additional 10 deaths being reported today […]
From the Office of City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson DALLAS, TX – July 5, 2020 (2:31PM) Twenty-five hospitals on Saturday reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s office. Dallas hospitals are required to report the information pursuant to the City of Dallas emergency regulations enacted by Mayor Johnson during the local state […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 2, 2020) Sometimes, being married to the editor of Blue Ribbon News is a whole lot of fun. Last weekend, my husband Austin was invited to a special media preview of Jurassic Quest — a drive thru dinosaur experience touring the United States. I knew I couldn’t miss out on the […]
(DALLAS, June 30, 2020)–The Dallas Police Department today announced a new change to the department’s General Orders. The modification involves a change in the Video Release Policy when recordings depict specific encounters with the public. Beginning today, the department will release recordings, within 72 hours, of Critical Incidents including Officer Involved Shootings and Use of […]
DALLAS – As part of the 635 East Project construction, the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes between Jim Miller Road and Northwest Drive will close Monday morning, June 29 until the end of the project in late 2024. At that time, they will re-open as they are – reversible non-tolled HOV lanes. I-30 HOV […]
Dallas, Texas (June 5, 2020) – Dallas is one of first major cities to produce policing transformations. On Friday, June 5, 2020, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax delivered a set of 11 action steps in the Dallas Police Department (DPD) that are focused on accelerating an effort to foster and build trust among myriad Dallas […]
(May 31, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under this declaration, the Governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers.”Every Texan and every American has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, along with six other YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas branches, will welcome members back Monday, June 1 after closing their doors in March due to COVID-19. With counsel of medical experts and best practices from other YMCA’s around the country, a phased opening is […]
(DALLAS, TX – April 15, 2020) Starting April 15 the COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) located at the Ellis Davis Field House (EDFH) will begin utilizing self-swab testing kits, transitioning from nasopharyngeal swabs. “The self-swab testing method proves to be less invasive and is safer for patients and healthcare providers,” said Randall Payton, Incident […]