Poetry Community Christian School welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy

Poetry Community Christian School welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy

Terrell, TX (January 13, 2026) – Poetry Community Christian School (PCCS) welcomes Dr. Marcus Bellamy as a Corporate Officer of this nonprofit accredited educational ministry serving PK-12th families from a 40 mile radius of the school in Poetry.  Dr. Marcus Bellamy holds a Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, Masters of Theology from Dallas […]

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Tofu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (January 13, 2026) – Tofu is a happy, loving 3-year old Anatolian Shepherd mix who weighs 81 pounds. Her favorite things include kittens, kids, snuggles (she’ll bury her head in your neck), chew bones, treats, zoomies (she’d love a yard!), and stuffed toys to carry around. Tofu is extremely sweet and deserves the […]

Great Bowls of Fire – Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Great Bowls of Fire – Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Dallas, TX (January 12, 2026) – Stan’s Blue Note is turning up the heat once again with “Great Bowls of Fire,” the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off, happening Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM. Self-proclaimed chili chefs from across DFW will bring their best bowls, bold flavors, and friendly competition to one […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 Announces Class Project: Attend Barn Day on Saturday, February 7

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 Announces Class Project: Attend Barn Day on Saturday, February 7

Rockwall, TX (January 12, 2026) – Leadership Rockwall , a program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce their community project – renovation of the RISD Ag Barn!  To showcase their plans for the needed renovation, Leadership Rockwall will host a Barn Day event on Saturday, February 7 from 1:00 to […]

Marina Village Townhomes marks first new for sale townhome addition to Chandlers Landing in over 30 years

Marina Village Townhomes marks first new for sale townhome addition to Chandlers Landing in over 30 years

Rockwall, TX (January 12, 2026) — A long-planned residential component of the Chandlers Landing master community is moving from vision to reality. Marina Village Townhomes, a new gated townhome development within the established Chandlers Landing community on Lake Ray Hubbard, is now under construction—representing the first opportunity in more than three decades to purchase new […]

Garland ISD, GISD Board of Trustees named Finalists for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Garland ISD, GISD Board of Trustees named Finalists for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Garland, TX (January 12, 2026) –  Garland Independent School District and its Board of Trustees have each been named finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing district and board excellence at the statewide level. Garland ISD is one of five large school districts statewide selected as a finalist. Serving the communities of […]

Remodel project underway at Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

Remodel project underway at Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office

Rockwall County, TX (January 9, 2026) – The Sheriff’s Office is currently undergoing a significant remodeling project that encompasses an area of 20,874 square feet. Notably, over 9,000 square feet of the former jail space has been unused since the opening of the Rockwall County Detention Center in 2022. Sheriff Terry Garrett states that “This […]

Rockwall High School student named Distinguished Student Leader by National Association of Student Councils

Rockwall High School student named Distinguished Student Leader by National Association of Student Councils

Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2026) – Rockwall High School senior and student council president Max Watson completed the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Distinguished Student Leader Program, earning national recognition as a Distinguished Student Leader. NASC is administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The NASC Distinguished Student Leader Program is […]

Volunteer Opportunity: Rockwall County Master Wellness Volunteers to serve the community

Volunteer Opportunity: Rockwall County Master Wellness Volunteers to serve the community

Rockwall County, TX (January 9, 2026) – Our community has so many people with souls generated by love and hearts full of grace. There are so many people willing to reach out and care for others. You can now become a Master Wellness Volunteer! You may be familiar with another group of local master volunteers […]

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Angel Tree Lights Up the Holidays for Local Families

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Angel Tree Lights Up the Holidays for Local Families

Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2026) – The holiday spirit shined bright at Rockwall J.E.R. Chilton YMCA this past season, as the annual Angel Tree program wrapped up. For another year, this beloved program spread joy and warmth to families facing hardship, ensuring no children went without. Contributions by YMCA members and staff make the difference […]