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 […]
Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2025) – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, Rockwall’s lakeside destination for authentic Cajun flavor, invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with New Orleans style! Close out 2025 with a memorable evening as you enjoy a special Prix Fixe menu overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. On Wednesday, December 31, Dodie’s will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2025) Rockwall resident Rhonda Wright is stitching comfort and compassion into the lives of seniors at the Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Storrs Street. Last week, Wright personally delivered a collection of handmade lap quilts to residents of the skilled nursing home — each created with care, color, and the belief […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District community came together Tuesday morning to honor America’s heroes during its second annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Guests filled the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium concourse in red, white, and blue as we thanked our local veterans for their service. The Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy […]