(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 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2020) During these days of pandemic and uncertainty, the Rockwall County Rainbow Room continues to provide for kids and teens who are abused or displaced. They work in conjunction with Child Protective Services and deliver the tangibles that the kids need – hygiene products, clothes, backpacks, bedding, beds, etc. The […]
Judge Sweet issues disaster declaration for Rockwall County to enhance preparedness and response to COVID-19 outbreak In a special meeting on Monday, March 16, Rockwall County Judge David Sweet issued the following declaration of a state of disaster in public health for Rockwall County regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), to go into effect Tuesday, March […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 17, 2020) Our Blue Ribbon News partners and advertisers are facing unprecedented challenges, as you know. Thank you for supporting locally-owned small businesses, and stepping up to help the nonprofits that serve this community. It’s amazing to see Rockwall County come together, even when physically we have to distance ourselves. Please follow Blue Ribbon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2020) Lake Pointe Church volunteers have been busy this afternoon collecting drive-thru food donations, running them inside to be sorted, assembled and packed up to make sure kids are fed during extended Spring Break. Lake Pointe’s website says, “As a church we will be here to meet the needs of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2020) Motoring the boat out toward the clump of trees, I was excited about the fishing spot. I knew the area but had not actually fished it. According to my sources, though, we’d haul in some good ones. It would make a huge impression on my buddy and his dad […]
There’s a popular opinion that in order to make it big as an actor or actress, you have to live in New York or Los Angeles. But the Dodge family of Rockwall are turning that notion right on its head. Reinhardt Elementary School student Major Dodge Jr. will star in the upcoming Season 2 of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2020) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall (THRW) recently welcomed community partners to an unveiling of its new Safe Suite – a private room dedicated to providing care for sexual assault survivors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are on call to provide patients – […]
The Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) are excited to announce that a new FRESH by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate. BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to be […]