DALLAS, TX (June 25, 2026) Givingmas, a fast-growing Dallas based 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to strenghten local communities by identifying and supporting families who are actively working to overcome hardship, is proud to share they have been named a finalist for the 2026 D CEO Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. Givingmas was selected in […]
Carly Beatty, a Texas A&M student killed by an impaired driver in Sept 2019. Drivers 25 Times More Likely to Cause a Fatal Crash When Combining Alcohol and THC HOUSTON – The safest decision happens before you turn the key. Driving after drinking alcohol, using THC or mixing substances puts everyone on Texas roads at […]
Community can now sign up to join 20,000+ participants in Downtown Dallas DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2026) – Monday, June 1, is the first day of registration for the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. Now in its 59th year, thousands of runners and walkers are expected to fill the streets of Downtown […]
DALLAS, TX (May 7, 2026) — On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A) announced a new partnership aimed at breaking down barriers to water safety education through the launch of the Learn to Swim Program. The joint initiative will provide no-cost swim lessons and water […]
TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2026) — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2026) — An unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery, and purpose unfolded April 11 as the Rockwall Women’s League hosted its annual black-tie gala, Paris After Dark: A Midnight Masquerade, at the iconic Hilton Anatole. As proud Media Sponsor, Blue Ribbon News was honored to help share the story of a night […]
DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been […]
Friends and family traveled to Boston to cheer on seven Rockwall runners who competed in the 130th annual Boston Marathon. ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026) More than 30,000 elite runners from 123 countries and 50 states gave it their all at the 2026 Boston Marathon. Proudly representing Rockwall in the 26.2 mile race were seven […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) — The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 140th Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 16 at the Hilton Anatole, recognizing volunteers whose dedication supports the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This year, 21 individuals across North Texas were honored with top awards for their service […]
A treasured memory shared by longtime Rockwall resident and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Max Corneau with his own son, Justin, 3, when they visited the Flasher conning tower in Groton, CT shortly before she became the centerpiece of the national submarine memorial. (April 21, 2026) On Saturday, June 20, 2026 the National Museum of the […]