A New Year of Advocacy — and a Heart for Rockwall

A New Year of Advocacy — and a Heart for Rockwall

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 […]

Celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba Day on Friday, Feb. 6

Celebrate Jaxon Smith-Njigba Day on Friday, Feb. 6

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, […]

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

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 […]

Local Law Firm Contributes to Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office

Local Law Firm Contributes to Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office

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 […]

Rockwall assisted living resident to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 104 years young!

Rockwall assisted living resident to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 104 years young!

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 […]

Chocolate Indulgence Returns to Support Women In Need Domestic Violence Shelter

Chocolate Indulgence Returns to Support Women In Need Domestic Violence Shelter

Taking A Stand With Sweets ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 8, 2025) Women In Need (WIN), a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting men, women, and children through domestic violence, is excited to announce that its signature fundraising event, Chocolate Indulgence, is returning this year at an all-new and highly anticipated location: The Five01, a stunning venue on […]

Printed with Love — Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s Issue is Hot off the Press

Printed with Love — Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s Issue is Hot off the Press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 30, 2026) — Our Valentine’s-themed print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County, featuring submitted stories from local couples about how they met. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’ll draw names from among those who shared their love stories and award gifts from […]

Introducing RB’s Sound House & Art Collective: A New Cultural Hub for Rockwall’s Music, Comedy and Art Community

Introducing RB’s Sound House & Art Collective: A New Cultural Hub for Rockwall’s Music, Comedy and Art Community

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2026) – RB’s Sound House & Art Collective will officially open its studio doors soon in Rockwall Square, bringing a vibrant new space dedicated to supporting local musicians, producers, and visual artists. Founded by Randy Aragon (artist name Russo Binks), RB’s Sound House is a grassroots effort to cultivate culture and creativity […]

Vendor Application Deadline Approaching for Aspasians Spring Marketplace

Vendor Application Deadline Approaching for Aspasians Spring Marketplace

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2026) — Vendor applications are open for the Aspasians Spring Marketplace, happening Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. The application deadline is February 1, and spaces are filling quickly. The Spring Marketplace offers vendors an opportunity to showcase their products and services to […]

Rockwall ISD DECA Students Earn District Championships, Advance to State

Rockwall ISD DECA Students Earn District Championships, Advance to State

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2026) Congratulations to the 28 outstanding DECA students who earned District Champion honors and qualified for the DECA State Competition after competing against more than 2,300 students from 48 schools at the District Conference. Students will now advance to the State level, where they will continue strengthening their business knowledge and […]