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Local News for Rockwall, Texas
07/07/2020
07/06/2020
Fulton School of Heath to host Open House, Family Picnic July 11
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 6, 2020 – The Fulton School of Heath, located at 1626 Smirl Drive, will host an Open House and Family Picnic Saturday, July 11 for families interested in touring the facility, visiting the classrooms and meeting teachers for the fall. If you are interested in a small school setting with more READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Rockwall celebrates groundbreaking of Rosini Vineyards
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020) Local residents Greg and Carol Rosini broke ground on the new Rosini Vineyards (411 SH 205 in Rockwall) this morning. Located on 25 acres in the heart of Rockwall County, the winery will offer one-of-a-kind wines made from grapes grown right on the property’s vineyard, as well as from READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Rockwall Police release video, seek ‘Vehicle of Interest’ in Z’s Catfish incident
ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 Detectives with the Rockwall Police Department are seeking this vehicle of interest, a blue, 4-door sedan In reference to the Criminal Mischief to Z’s Catfish. The pictures are grainy due to the proximity of the surveillance cameras. If you have information about this vehicle or its occupants, please contact READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Drive-thru Donation Drive at FPC Rockwall to benefit Helping Hands
ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 – On Saturday, July 11, First Presbyterian Church, located at 602 White Hills Drive in Rockwall, will host a donation drive for much needed products for Rockwall County Helping Hands. Requested items include laundry soap and other laundry supplies, all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, diapers of all sizes, Hamburger READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Meet Chance, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2020 – Chance is a sweet five-year-old boy. He’s an insecure guy who takes a bit to learn to trust us scary humans, but with someone who can set boundaries and be consistent he is a great dog! Chance would do better with older children, as young ones are a READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Summer Feasts
Americas Test Kitchen. The Perfect Cake.Andres, Jose. Vegetables Unleashed. Bittman, Marc. How to Grill Everything.Van Kraaenburg, Russell. Haute Dogs: Recipes for Delicious Hot Dogs, Buns, and Condiments. If you like recipes combined with memories, here is a great choice. Hood, Ann. Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food. Read the article on rockwallcountylibrary.blogspot.com READ MORE.
07/06/2020
Book Review: Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening
Robinson undergoes experimental research–allowing his brain to be zapped with electricity–to see if electric stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS) can help improve symptoms of his autism. This is a fascinating journey of self-discovery and personal transformation by the author of Look Me In the Eye: My Life With Asperger’s. Robinson volunteers to participate in an experimental READ MORE.
07/05/2020
Rockwall residents to request name change to pool at Gloria Williams Park
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2020) Current and former residents of Rockwall are planning to address City Council on Monday, July 6 to request a name change for Rockwall’s pool at Gloria Williams Park, which is located just south of the Rockwall Post Office. Dwight Dabney, son of the late Ruby Jewel Dabney, along with READ MORE.
07/05/2020
Rockwall Police Department: Have a great night …
Have a great night Rockwall! Thanks for coming out! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
07/05/2020
Rockwall Police Department: All of the designated …
All of the designated parking area for the City of Rockwall’s fireworks display are now full. Happy 4th of July everyone! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
07/04/2020
Rockwall County Commissioners Court hears public comments at special meeting, seeks replacement for local Health Authority
ROCKWALL, TX – July 4, 2020 – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court called a special meeting Thursday, July 2 to welcome public comments, address matters regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and to discuss the appointment of a local Health Authority following the recent resignation of Dr. Gary Bonacquisti. The meeting was recorded live and is READ MORE.
07/04/2020
Rockwall ISD: Last month, the Rockwall …
Last month, the Rockwall ISD Library Media Specialists teamed up with our Child Nutrition staff and handed out books during the Grab ‘N’ Go lunches at Dobbs ES and Rochell ES. #ILoveRockwallISD #BetterTogether #RockwallISDConnects Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.07/04/2020
Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management reports 17th COVID-19 fatality
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL, TX – July 4, 2020) Rockwall County has received information from our Public Health Authority that a 52-year-old female who resides in the unincorporated portion of Rockwall County has passed away from COVID-19. RCOEM and Rockwall County are thinking and praying for the friends and families READ MORE.
07/04/2020
Rockwall ISD Sports: Happy 4th of July …
Happy 4th of July to all! #JFND #WT4U Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.07/03/2020
Celebration of Life: Memorial Service for Scott Self of Rockwall
Fair winds and following seas: Rockwall remembers life and legacy of Captain Scott Self 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 to our email newsletter here. Advertising: 214-342-8000 or advertising@BlueRibbonNews.com. Read the rest of the article on READ MORE.07/03/2020
County remains state’s best for 2020 Census response
The residents of Rockwall County have been active in responding to the United States Census, as the county remains at the top of the list in Texas in terms of completing the forms on their own. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.07/03/2020
Early voting begins in runoffs
Early voting continues for the July 14 political party runoff elections in Rockwall County. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.07/03/2020
County double-checking COVID-19 numbers
Rockwall County officials note they are working with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to double-check the reported totals of COVID-19 cases in the county. Read the rest of the article on rockwallheraldbanner.com READ MORE.
07/03/2020