ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2025) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County is turning up the heat this winter with its 2026 Chili Challenge for Children, set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall. The community chili cook-off will bring together local teams, churches, businesses, and chili lovers for a day filled with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2025) I’m not sure I can find the perfect words to describe what unfolded last night behind Encounter Church in Fate—but I’ll try. Turnbuckles & Toys, the Toys for Tots pro-wrestling fundraiser presented by Rockwall Toys for Tots and EPW (Ephesians Pro Wrestling), delivered a level of intensity, heart, and unexpected […]
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 […]
Fate, TX (November 24, 2025) — The City of Fate announces that Chief Lyle Lombard, who has served as the City’s Chief of the Department of Public Safety for the past 7.5 years, is no longer with the organization effective November 21, 2025. The City sincerely appreciates Chief Lombard’s years of service and his contributions […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) – The Rockwall Police Department is excited to introduce Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 Nessa, the newest addition to our investigation team. K9 Nessa, a two-year-old black English Labrador retriever, is specially trained to locate hidden electronic storage devices, including thumb drives, cell phones, SD cards, tablets and hard drives […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 21 , 2025) —Our holiday print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County. 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 14, 2025) — Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is proud to announce the success of its First Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, where the community came together in true Cajun spirit to raise more than $1,500 for Givingmas, an East Dallas-based nonprofit that walks alongside families as they overcome barriers and build lasting […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2025) The City of Heath’s beloved holiday tradition continues this season from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. While Towne Center Park remains closed for final renovation, this year’s celebration will take place at Standard Service (4240 Ridge Road). The City’s Special Events Board extends appreciation to Heath resident and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) You’ve likely seen columns and photos from me regarding my former garden The Mildscape. I’m sharing this delightful view one final time. I started the garden from bare ground, four and a half years ago. A crew removed the sod, set the stone border, and the first trees were planted. Then […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) for the second year in a row. This esteemed recognition celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success through […]