Meet the dream team making this year’s ‘Wings of Wisdom’ Gala take flight! From left: Kelsey Curbo, Joanna Razowski, Maureen Cook, Dianna Johnson, Susan Canales, and Debbie Cribari. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 12, 2025)It’s a season of celebration and purpose as the 8th Annual Wings of Wisdom Gala, Inspiring Generations, takes flight on Friday, October 18 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – Meet Bailey! This 5-year-old tripod sweetie is housebroken, crate-trained, and great with both dogs and cats. She’s an endearingly goofy 54-pound lapdog who thinks she’s a big baby. If Bailey look familiar, you may recall she was our featured Pet of the Week in June. Since then she completed […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County this week. Can’t wait? Click here to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source for uplifting local stories and community-driven coverage—online and in print—for nearly […]
Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of McLendon-Chisholm, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at his home in Rockwall, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (August 1, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
Fate, TX (August 1, 2025) – Lorne Megyesi, former Mayor of Fate and longtime Rockwall County resident, has officially announced his candidacy for County Commissioner, Precinct 4. Widely respected for his servant-hearted leadership and commitment to preserving the county’s close-knit character, Megyesi is running to bring transparency, fiscal discipline, and thoughtful planning to the Commissioner’s […]
Rockwall, TX (July 28, 2025) – Suki is a 1-year old smarty-pants who is house-trained, crate-trained, fantastic on a leash, and knows how to “sit.” She is still definitely puppy playful and absolutely loves her cuddles! She is full of confidence and doesn’t know a stranger. She can be a bit overzealous when meeting new […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2025) — Join Soroptimist International of Rockwall for a glamorous evening featuring casino-style fun at their 6th annual Black & White Casino Night fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the beautiful Boyd Farm in Lavon, Texas. This highly anticipated fundraising event promises […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025) On Wednesday, July 22, 2025, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Michael Joe Ray, 47, of the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. The jury sentenced Ray to Seventeen (17) years and 1 day in prison with the […]