From left: Captain Michael Caffey, Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association President; Dennis Lewis, Rockwall City Council member; Michael Sauder, Driver/Engineer; Council member Anna Campbell; Council member Richard Henson; Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum; Captain Josh Turner. Submitted photo. ROCKWALL, TX (April 2026) — Members of the Rockwall City Council traded their usual roles for bunker gear last […]
EAST DALLAS, TX (April 16, 2026) — McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails invites guests to step into the charm and tradition of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2 with a lively patio watch party from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Set on its award-winning patio, the experience blends Southern elegance with McRae’s signature eclectic style—covered, spacious, […]
David Vega, author of Fool for Sentiment A follow-up to Fool for Thought, the new release examines empathy, conscience, and moral decision-making in today’s complex world ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2026)/EINPresswire.com/ — Two Spurs Press today announced the upcoming release of Fool for Sentiment: Reflections on Empathy, Conscience, and a Moral Life by Rockwall-based author, business […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 13, 2026) — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Museum invites the community to step back in time during its upcoming Brown Bag Revisited lecture series on Friday, May 8. Local historian Joy Bounds will present an engaging program titled “History of The Rockwall Texas Success…and…A Child’s Recollection of the Newspaper […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026) The next Rowlett Reviews Book Club program will be April 21st – a book review will be presented by Monica Shaw called “The Outlaw Noble Salt” written by Amy Harmon. Blending historical fact with fiction, this book is also a romance, reimagining the final years of Butch Cassidy as he […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]
GARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2026 – With spring weather comes the opportunity to tackle outdoor projects around the yard, but digging before locating underground utility lines can lead to serious injuries, service outages and expensive repairs. National Safe Digging Month begins today and continues throughout the month of April as an opportunity for Atmos Energy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
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 […]