Drink, Dine, Unwind: A First Look Inside The Algiers Club of Heath

Drink, Dine, Unwind: A First Look Inside The Algiers Club of Heath

HEATH, TX (April 3, 2026) There are places you go… and then there are places you’re invited into. Spaces designed not for the rush of everyday life, but for those rare moments when time slows, conversation deepens, and every detail feels intentionally refined. Recently, our Blue Ribbon News team experienced just that during an exclusive […]

History comes to life at Vinecrafters with patriotic dinner series and debut of guest chef Karl Wilhelm

History comes to life at Vinecrafters with patriotic dinner series and debut of guest chef Karl Wilhelm

ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026)— In honor of America’s 250th birthday, VineCrafters Winery is launching a new Patriotic Dinner Series, featuring two immersive spring events and the debut of guest chef Karl Wilhelm—a classically trained European chef bringing refined technique to north Texas wine country. Wilhelm trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and began his […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Selected to Receive $500K Challenge Grant Opportunity to Renovate Facility

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Selected to Receive $500K Challenge Grant Opportunity to Renovate Facility

 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 […]

AI-Powered Tools Protecting Detainees in Rockwall County Detention Center

AI-Powered Tools Protecting Detainees in Rockwall County Detention Center

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 […]

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

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, […]

The Courage Behind the ‘Open’ Sign

The Courage Behind the ‘Open’ Sign

Rockwall, TX (March 26, 2026) – Spring has a way of bringing new energy to Rockwall County. Trees begin to bloom, restaurant patios fill with families, and our community seems to become even more active. There’s another sign of spring that often goes unnoticed — the glowing “Open” signs lighting up in storefront windows across […]

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

Your Money, Your Safety: HomeBank Texas offers free virtual workshop on fraud prevention

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2026)— Fresh off being named the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Award winner for Community Involvement and Impact, HomeBank Texas continues its commitment to protecting and empowering the community. The locally owned bank, with locations in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to present a […]

Melinda McCarthy announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 3

Melinda McCarthy announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 3

FATE, TX (March 12, 2026) — Melinda McCarthy is stepping up to run for Fate City Council, Place 3, bringing a commitment to family values, fiscal responsibility, and responsible growth to one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. Fate is at an inflection point in its history. The decisions made in the coming years […]