ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2026) I was dropping off donations at a local charity when a woman and a boy emerged from the building. The child was wearing a spiderman costume and a big smile. Once inside I saw a rack of superhero costumes, “just donated,” the director said. Both children and adults, me included, would […]
Editor’s note: At Blue Ribbon News, we hope the stories we share help our neighbors see the goodness in our community—and feel encouraged to add to it. This reflection submitted to us from Christian writer Douglas Vandergraph touched on that hope, reminding us that many meaningful acts of love and service happen quietly, beyond the […]
DALLAS, TX (October 26, 2026) — This Thanksgiving, McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails invites families, couples, and friends to leave the cooking and cleanup behind and enjoy a memorable holiday meal at one of Dallas’ most celebrated dining destinations. Located at 9913 Garland Road near White Rock Lake, the award-winning East Dallas restaurant will welcome […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2026) There’s a quiet wonder in tending a garden at this time of year. Crisp mornings spark a heightened sense of hope for what’s ahead, whether it’s a sapling’s slow transformation into a mighty oak or a perennial’s power of dormancy, bursting into bloom next season. In the larger scheme of things, […]
Each year in October, we celebrate Texas Chamber of Commerce Week. This is an opportunity to recognize the people who make our Chamber’s work possible. When you attend a luncheon, celebrate a business opening, or participate in a leadership program, you see the finished product. Behind those experiences is a talented team whose preparation, dedication, […]
Award-Winning Rockwall Waterfront Restaurant Honors Veterans and Active-Duty Military with a Complimentary Meal from a Special Veterans Day Menu ROCKWALL, TX (October 22, 2026) – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel this Veterans Day by offering a complimentary entrée from a specially selected menu on Wednesday, November […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 19, 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 food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1305 Damascus Rd., with multiple distribution […]
AUSTIN, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) —State Representative Katrina Pierson (House District 33), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine, yesterday convened the subcommittee’s second interim hearing, focused on early detection of hormone imbalances and access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. “Too many […]
LAVON, TX (Oct. 5, 2026) – Little Caesars® opened its newest restaurant in Lavon, located at 845 S State Hwy 78 Suite 120. The new location will serve guests Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. with extended hours until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. “We’re thrilled to bring another Little Caesars location to the Lavon community,” […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 5, 2026) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County invites family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members to attend a free online educational program, “What to Do When an Aging Parent Refuses Help,” on Tuesday, October 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT. For many older adults who have […]