Robert Hulsey continues as Chief Executive Officer Cronin brings nearly four decades of banking leadership and deep North Texas community ties to expanded role TERRELL, TEXAS (Feb. 5, 2026) – American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned community banks in Texas with more than $5.5 billion in assets, […]
FATE, TX (February 6, 2026) — The City of Fate is excited to announce the launch of its new community-wide Citizens Academy, set to begin this spring. Applications are now officially open and will close on Monday, February 16. Fate Citizen’s Academy is designed to give residents an inside look at how their local government operates. Participants […]
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 ISD student Chelsie Wood and her parents Clint and Julie are preparing for the experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LX. Photo by Rockwall ISD Communication Team. Hands-Only CPR reaches students through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs supports mission critical work to strengthen the chain of survival ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s fabulous musical, Bonnie & Clyde, opens this Friday, Feb. 6 at Rockwall Community Playhouse. Located at 609 E. Rusk Street in downtown Rockwall, this marvelous show opens on Friday and runs through Feb. 22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00. Tickets […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2026) – As we step into a new year—and as we celebrate the Valentine’s season—it’s a fitting time to reflect on what we love most about the Rockwall area. At its heart, Rockwall is a community built on connection, collaboration, and care for one another. Those same values guide the work […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – In honor of the first Rockwall ISD football player to reach the highest level – to play in the Big Game – Rockwall ISD is celebrating with a Jaxon Smith-Njigba Day! Rockwall ISD invites the community to participate in JSN Day and wear blue, green or grey on Friday, […]
There’s something about the start of a new year that makes you crave moments that feel both joyful and grounding — the kind that remind you how good simple things can be: great wine, live music, and a welcoming place to gather. That’s exactly how we began 2026 during a recent visit to Paws 4 […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 2, 2026) The law firm of Liechty, McGinnis, Berryman & Bowen, LLP, has made a significant donation of high quality office furniture to the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. “The timing was providential,” according to Lorne Liechty, a Founding Partner of the Firm and a Rockwall County Commissioner. “Our law firm is […]