ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Baylor Scott and White – Lake Pointe shared the following the message today regarding the availability of the COVID 19 vaccine. Dear Community Partners, For months, our best defense against COVID-19 has been mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing. We are now on the cusp of adding […]
ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 15, 2020 – Do you know a family in need or someone who could use a hand up this holiday season? 5 Star Wash and Dry, located at 5211 Rowlett Road in Rowlett, not only offers FREE pickup and delivery with its regular laundry service, but thanks to two local church […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]
ROWLETT, TX – November 24, 2020 – Congratulations to Rowlett’s own Evan Walker, one of three Texas college students announced as U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021. The 32 scholars who won scholarships to Oxford University were elected virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Evan is in her final year at the U.S. Military […]
GARLAND/ROWLETT, TX – November 6, 2020 – Atmos Energy will donate carbon monoxide alarms and energy efficiency kits for the fourth consecutive year to Rowlett residents this Saturday, November 7 at the Rowlett Citizens Corps Council Community Safety and Smoke Alarm Blitz. “We are thankful to Atmos Energy for their generous donation of this life saving […]
ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Unofficial results for the City of Rowlett General Election are posted; the votes will be canvassed and made official at the November 17 City Council meeting. 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 […]
ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – On November 3, 2020 the City of Rowlett, along with the cities of Fate and Lucas (The Alliance), filed a motion with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) objecting to a motion to dismiss proceedings filed last week by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and its 13 […]
ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – After a nationwide search, City Manager Brian Funderburk has named Angie Smith Deputy City Manager for the City of Rowlett. In this role, Ms. Smith will act as the number two official in city administration and will have executive oversight of the Public Works and Utilities, Parks and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2020) On Friday, October 23, 2020, at approximately 1:09 a.m., the Rockwall Police Department responded to a request for assistance from Rowlett Police Department who was attempting to stop a vehicle that was fleeing from them near IH 30 and Horizon Road. Before Rockwall officers could respond, the pickup fleeing from […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 5, 2020 — Below is a digital look at our October 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 […]