(ROCKWALL/HEATH/ROYSE CITY, TX – March 22, 2020) Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, innovative, diverse, and a million other beautiful things – they are our future. Let’s celebrate them! Simply send a photo, short bio, and what their future plans or goals […]
(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 […]
City of Heath Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 ____________________________________________________________________ “If you are sick, stay home. Testing is far less important at this point than isolating yourself or family member from the general population unless there is respiratory distress.” Dr. Gary A. Bonaquisti, Rockwall County Physician ________________________________________________________________________________ (HEATH, TX – March […]
(HEATH, TX – March 12, 2020) The City of Heath officials, staff and Department of Public Safety have been monitoring for several weeks the latest novel coronavirus development with diligence and the utmost concern for citizens, visitors and businesses. Heath joins the Rockwall ISD and all Rockwall County Cities in working closely with the Rockwall County […]
The year 2020 arrived with more than a bang: a US embassy attack followed by ballistic missiles and the resulting loss of a passenger plane. Meanwhile, as Australia battled wildfire, several other countries experienced either earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Closer to home, we watched a troubling impeachment trial and grieved the death of a beloved […]
(HEATH, TX) Terry Park in Heath will be the site of a proposed all-inclusive park designed to ensure that every person, with or without special needs, has a place to enjoy a good time with their friends and family. The park, named Marsha’s Happy Haven, will incorporate tons of features and equipment created specifically with […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School PTO officially broke ground this morning on the APHE Outdoor Learning Center, which Blue Ribbon News initially told you about here. Construction starts next week! The Outdoor Learning Center would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors, donors, teachers, parents, volunteers, planners, and board members who believe in […]
(HEATH, TX) The City of Heath recently called an election to be held on May 2, 2020, for the purpose of electing three City Councilmembers for Mayor, Place 3 and Place 5. All three incumbents, including Mayor Kelson Elam, Donna Rolater (Place 3) John Beaman (Place 5) filed appropriate paperwork to appear on the May 2 […]
On February 13, 1989, my father died. He had lived 61 years, 2 months and 22 days on the day of his death. On November 18, 2016, I had lived 61 years, 2 months and 22 days – that was the day of my awakening. Reaching the same age as my father when he […]
(HEATH, TX) TxDOT will be repairing the bridge over Buffalo Creek on FM 549 near the Heathland Crossing entrance beginning Friday morning, February 28. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the project, which is anticipated to be completed by the afternoon of Saturday, February 29. Traffic control will be in place, but please […]