ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution dates […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — As early voting gets underway, Blue Ribbon News is resharing its Facebook livestream of the recent City Council Candidate Forum, following multiple community requests. The forum, hosted by the City of Rockwall on April 9, features candidates for the contested Rockwall City Council seats and is available for viewing […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) Everyone is welcome to attend the Rockwall County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Center (108 E. Washington, Rockwall). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program will run from 8 to 9.
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) This past Saturday, April 18, New Citizen Certificates were presented to members of our community who recently became U.S. citizens. Rockwall County Judge Frank New administered the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. Patriotic Singers Gail Lasky, Barbara Matthews, Jamie Rubush, and Debbie Weigant opened […]
HEATH, TX (April 20, 2026) Adriana Marquez, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Chastity and Pablo Marquez, serves as Council President of the Heath Highsteppers drill team. Adriana has spent the past 11 years pursuing her passion for dance, training with Just for Kix and later performing as a member of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2026) The Rockwall High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Dane Steinberger, high school administration, and counselors at the Hilton Harbor on April 9. Families, the board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders celebrated the accomplishments of these graduating […]
From left: Captain Michael Caffey, Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association President; Dennis Lewis, Rockwall City Council member; Michael Sauder, Driver/Engineer; Council member Anna Campbell; Council member Richard Henson; Rockwall Mayor Tim McCallum; Captain Josh Turner. Submitted photo. ROCKWALL, TX (April 2026) — Members of the Rockwall City Council traded their usual roles for bunker gear last […]
HEATH, TX (April 17, 2026) Rachel Kapinskis, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Chris and Amber Shiflett and Kevin Kapinskis. She currently serves as a Line Officer for the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Rachel has spent several years developing her love for dance, training at Royalty Dance Academy for four years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 17, 2026) Students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference, earning top honors and securing their place on the national stage. A total of 18 GBCCA students qualified or were selected as alternates for […]
HEATH, TX (April 16, 2026) Lily Johnson, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Brent and Allison Johnson. Lily has spent nearly 15 years pursuing her passion for dance, beginning at the age of three. She trained for nine years at Royalty Dance Academy and continued her dance journey through drill team, dancing […]