ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) First Christian Church Rockwall’s Outreach project for March was collecting items to make snack bags for The Stewpot in downtown Dallas. They packed 82 bags to be delivered. Every month the church has a different “Meet the Need”. The previoius month they supported the Souper Bowl of Caring, donating […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 2, 2026) Spring is in full swing, and for our Blue Ribbon News crew that means we’re busy accepting submissions for our 2026 Summer Camp Spotlight. Each year this helfpul online guide at blueribbonnews.com features local (Rockwall County area) summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation invites the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall City Council Place 4 and Place 6 in the upcoming election. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30PM at The Center (108 E. Washington St). The event will be open to the public, and also […]
The Y must raise additional funds in community support to unlock funds. ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is moving forward with a strategic fundraising initiative to replace and expand the natatorium’s roof. To accelerate its $5.2M capital campaign, the Y has been offered a $500K challenge grant from […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) – In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for correctional facilities. OverWatch™ utilizes wireless wearable sensors to continuously monitor essential […]
Sophia leading a technique session with 6th and 7th-grade students at a local workshop. Sophia DuPont honored with the Highest Award in Girl Scouting ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) Sophia DuPont, a senior at Rockwall High School and a member of Troop 5411, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) On March 25, 2026, Judge David Rakow of the 439th Judicial District Court sentenced Dallas County resident, James William Travis, 44, to ten years in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third or More. Travis was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on March 10, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2026) Students from Rockwall County 4-H’s GLOBE (Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education) Cohort are turning leadership into action with a community-wide Impact Drive for Foster Teens, focused on providing essential hygiene and personal care items to youth facing instability. The initiative is led by Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, high school […]
Star-studded line-up returns to Tate Farms July 18 ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume for a good cause with its 3rd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 at Tate Farms, 12992 FM 548. One of the county’s most anticipated […]