(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet has amended the current Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s current order until April 30th. Some key changes include: – updates to the definitions of essential businesses and essential services to be in line with federal guidelines. Here is a link to […]
As many look forward to getting back to life post-coronavirus quarantine, Rockwall High School senior Rachael Van Vleck has plans to pursue a truly inspiring family legacy. Drawing on her musical talents, Rachael will represent Rockwall, TX as she tours the world in the fall 2020 with the global philanthropy organization called Up with People […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2020) After 15 days on a ventilator in ICU at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, 49-year-old Shawn Cook of Rowlett is headed home today, following a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. An emotional send-off was captured on camera, as his caregivers and family celebrated with joyful tear and cheers. Shawn’s recovery is […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 8, 2020) Jamie Allen, a teacher at The Fulton School in Heath, adores her third grade students and is passionate about teaching STEM. With schools closed to COVID-19, Jamie has taken the extra step of delivering weekly packets to her students – dropping them off on their doorsteps, so they can […]
When the staff at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall learned that one of its senior members, Sue N., was having trouble meeting her basic needs, like buying groceries, they knew it was time to come together and support a member of the Y community in more ways than one. “As a charity organization, we rely […]
Here’s a digital look at our April “Go Blue” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, Tea […]
In a recent interview with Blue Ribbon News, State Representative Justin Holland discussed COVID-19 testing and the importance of adhering to the Shelter In Place order for Rockwall County in order to flatten the curve. Holland said the biggest thing for people to realize is that there are many people who don’t need to be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2020) Our Blue Ribbon News team is greatly moved by the messages of love and hope we continue to receive from readers, especially through this challenging and unprecedented time. Susan Duke shared the following, regarding her husband Harvey’s birthday: “I was crying and so upset because I couldn’t see […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2020) Although all YMCA branches are currently closed due to COVID-19, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is among eleven branches across the metroplex offering limited childcare to those who serve as first responders, medical professionals, government officials, and those who continue their work during this challenging time. This care will be […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 21, 2020) Earlier this week, Bunches Flower Company was blessed with a large flower donation and they decided it was the perfect opportunity to share some joy with our community. “Today we went out to the City of Heath sign on Ridge Road and did just that,” wrote Audrey Swanson. “We used all […]