ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 17 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County next 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 […]
Garland, TX (October 16, 2025) – This time of year is especially busy: the kids are back in school, holiday plans are coming together, and fantasy football dominates the water cooler conversation. Next thing you know, it will be time to eat turkey and decorate the house as we give thanks and celebrate with family […]
Kaufman & Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2025) — Lone Star CASA had the joy of celebrating the adoption of 17-year-old Lilo at the Grayson County Courthouse. Lilos’s journey through foster care is one of extraordinary resilience, healing, and hope. Lilo’s path was not without setbacks, including the heartbreak of a failed adoption. Yet, with consistent […]
Arlington, TX (October 14, 2025) – Public safety agencies across the Dallas-Fort Worth region will take part in MetroX, a multi-day, full-scale emergency response exercise simulating terrorist attacks and mass casualty incidents across multiple cities. The three-day training event will take place Oct. 27-29, 2025, and will involve police and fire departments, emergency medical services, hospitals, school districts, […]
Rockwall, TX (October 14, 2025) – “If I were to speak to someone considering the military today, I would encourage them to research each branch until they found one that offered them the challenges and opportunities they were looking for, and once they did that, just jump in without any hesitation.” These words were expressed […]
Special guest… the Headless Horseman Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – The Rose Table creator Katie-Rose Watson hosted a Sleepy Hollow-themed party this fall and released the episode on her popular Facebook Page and YouTube Channel yesterday. The party was inspired by the original Washington Irving story, published in 1820 but set in the 1790s. The guests wore period-appropriate outfits […]
Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – This past weekend, crowds flocked to The Harbor in Rockwall for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival taking part as thousands of ducks raced towards the finish line for a good cause. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community, this year’s event was a huge success […]
Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Meet Rocky! This 2-year old is housebroken, crate-trained, and has the cutest curly tail. He takes treats gently and rides well in the car. Rocky enjoys playing with toys, dogs of all sizes, and chewing on antlers. He is great off-leash and just wants to be with his family, […]
Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Continuing their mission to combat food insecurity, Catholic Charities Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank have scheduled their monthly mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area. On Saturday, October 18 at 11:30am and Tuesday, October 21 at 9:00am, those seeking assistance can receive fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]
Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Rockwall County taxpayers should begin receiving their property tax notices in the mail this week, and as a result, Rockwall ISD is providing clarification regarding the upcoming November 4 Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). State law requires school districts to include the proposed Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) tax […]