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Texas Pearl National Charity League Celebrates Seniors 2026

Texas Pearl National Charity League Celebrates Seniors 2026

Front Row (from left): Madison Smith, Hannah Radebaugh, Ava Northcutt, Emma Fishman, Camille Barkley, Makayla Schulte, Parker Brott, Blythe Barkley, Lexi Samples, Ella Canaday, Kaitlyn Perez, Campbell Cilio. Back Row…

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

TxDOT’s Cone Cowboy Says ‘Slow Down in Work Zones’

SAN ANGELO (April 23, 2026) — There’s a monster cowboy in San Angelo and he’s tipping his hat to safe drivers. Every year, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” work zone…

Hometown Strong: Rockwall Women Go the Distance at Boston Marathon

Hometown Strong: Rockwall Women Go the Distance at Boston Marathon

Friends and family traveled to Boston to cheer on seven Rockwall runners who competed in the 130th annual Boston Marathon.   ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026)  More than 30,000 elite runners…

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Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Let’s Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Birthday! Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park Rockwall is throwing one big birthday bash and you’re invited!…

Rockwall Son Honors WWII Submarine Legacy at Nimitz Museum

Rockwall Son Honors WWII Submarine Legacy at Nimitz Museum

A treasured memory shared by longtime Rockwall resident and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Max Corneau with his own son, Justin, 3, when they visited the Flasher conning tower in Groton,…

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

TERRELL, TX — 4/20/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections.  All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area…

In-Sync Exotics to Host Overnight Campout Experience

In-Sync Exotics to Host Overnight Campout Experience

WYLIE, TX (April 21, 2026) — In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center invites the community to experience the wild in a whole new way during its upcoming “Lions and…

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Rockwall Candidate Forum Livestream Reshared as Early Voting Begins

Rockwall Candidate Forum Livestream Reshared as Early Voting Begins

ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — As early voting gets underway, Blue Ribbon News is resharing its Facebook livestream of the recent City Council Candidate Forum, following multiple community requests.…

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Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

HEATH, TX (April 20, 2026) Adriana Marquez, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Chastity and Pablo Marquez, serves as Council President of the Heath…

Rockwall High School Celebrates Class of 2026 Top 10 Students

Rockwall High School Celebrates Class of 2026 Top 10 Students

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2026)  The Rockwall High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Dane Steinberger, high school administration,…

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