Chuck and Eva Hummel “NOW”. Photo by Jill Cornelius with JC-Originals Photography. ‘Single But Looking’ ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2026) Long before dating apps and swipes, romance sometimes arrived on four wheels—with a bumper sticker. It was the early 1980s, and I was working as an apartment leasing agent in Garland. One rainy day, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 7, 2026) Charles and I met in July 2003 at his cousin’s 30th birthday party. His cousin was my niece by marriage. And I attended the party with my ex-husband (as friends) and Charles attended the party with his stepfather. When we met, there was instant chemistry. He told me that we were […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Rockwall County Health Authority is notifying residents of a confirmed case of measles identified in Rockwall County. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the positive test result and notified Rockwall County on the evening of February 5, 2026. Case Information The individual was likely exposed […]
Photo by Heather Lanae Photography. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2026) – Blake and I moved to Dallas on the exact same day — though we didn’t discover that until much later. He came for work, and I arrived from Argentina to study abroad as an international student. At the time, we had no idea how our […]
Sandra and Mitch Ownby “NOW” by Kristi Dickinson Photography. Editor’s Note: Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2026) – It’s always nice to start the week with a feel-good job. After a long week of ice, cold temperatures, and winter weather, Monday arrived with warm sunshine — the perfect setting for a truly special tree transplant. This live oak was originally planted many years ago as a tiny […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2026) Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson is about to turn 104! Born March 7, 1922, in Arkansas, Marcile was raised on a farm alongside two brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married the love of her life, Robert Lansing “Lance” Smithson, and the couple shared 57 years of marriage until his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 14, 2026) My journey to homemade banana pudding started in an unexpected place. Well, it started with bananas obviously, and the recycling program from The City of Rockwall. In our house, we’re slowly adjusting to the City’s new recycling program. While I genuinely appreciate the effort (yay, Earth), the transition has required […]
An Uncomplicated Blueprint for a Healthier Life: 4 Rules for Real, Sustainable Change Dallas, TX (December 29, 2025) – When the end of the year approaches, New Year’s resolutions begin to take shape. According to the Pew Research Center, about 79% of people say their resolutions concern health. And while the percentage is high, the […]
A new Chicken Soup for the Soul book helps you break bad habits, adopt new ones Cos Cob, Connecticut (December 29, 2025) – At this time of year, people are focusing on making changes in their lives. But how? They probably have some bad habits they’d like to break, and some good habits they’d like […]