Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall, TX (August 31, 2023) – At their recent monthly meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved decreasing the combined tax rate by 19.54 cents, making it the lowest tax rate in the area. Trustees lowered the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate by 18.54 cents and decreased the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax […]

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Rockwall, Tx (August 29, 2023) – I’d been reading about these 3 child-helpful organizations for years. They are all intentioned to make children’s lives better, safer, and secure. I often wondered why  couldn’t they combine their efforts into one organization? Here’s why: they address different issues and each organization is valuable to our community. I’ve […]

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

Gonzalez family of Rockwall garners big wins at State Fair of Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) The Gonzalez family of Rockwall loves their family craft time, and it shows! Together they’ve garnered several wins and honorable mentions at the State Fair of Texas creative arts competition. Emme Journey, a first grader at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, placed third in ceramics and handpainted, China; honorable mention in painted […]

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Cancer Support Community of North Texas reports increase in Rockwall area patients seeking emotional support

Rockwall, TX (August 29, 2023) – After more than 9 million missed cancer screenings during the pandemic, research by the Epic Research journal now shows that screenings across the U.S. and DFW are trending towards pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT), the leading social and emotional cancer support nonprofit serving Rockwall and […]

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

As Labor Day nears, Rockwall County Constable Randy Parks, Pct. 4, urges drivers to exercise caution

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 29, 2023) As we approach Labor Day and the upcoming holiday season, the Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to always make safe driving habits a priority, and especially during heavily traveled periods. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this […]

Meet Apollo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Apollo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (August 29, 2023) – This handsome kitten is Apollo! If you’re looking for a lap-cat or best buddy, he is your guy! Apollo is outgoing, friendly, and wants to be be in the middle of the action at all times. He is current on age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and neutered Contact info@rockwallpets.com for […]

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

Tour times announced for Rockwall Haunted History/Ghost Walks

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2023)  History buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks through Downtown Rockwall this October. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout Halloween month. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a ghost walk with Gina a couple year back.  We enjoyed dinner […]

Big Tex Choice Awards winners announced

Big Tex Choice Awards winners announced

DALLAS, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied […]

Rockwall police make Public Intoxication/Theft Arrest

Rockwall police make Public Intoxication/Theft Arrest

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 27, 2023) – On Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at approximately 7:15pm, the Rockwall Police Department received a 911 call from an individual reporting a disturbance at a hotel located in the 2600 Block of Lakefront Trail in Rockwall, TX. Upon arrival, officers contacted the complainant who advised an individual who appeared intoxicated entered […]

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall YMCA “Angel Camp” makes for a summer of life-changing moments

Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]