Pathways to H.O.P.E. Celebrates First Graduating Class at Rockwall County Jail

Pathways to H.O.P.E. Celebrates First Graduating Class at Rockwall County Jail

Personal Improvement Leads to Another Chance ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) -Last week, county representatives and invited guests celebrated a significant occasion: the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a comprehensive initiative developed by One […]

Emergency exercise planned at Rockwall’s Technology Park Aug. 2

Emergency exercise planned at Rockwall’s Technology Park Aug. 2

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 18, 2025) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at Pegasus Foods on Saturday, August 2, from 7:00 AM to approximately 10:00 AM. Temporary road closures will affect portions of Innovation Drive and Observation Trail during the exercise. See map of the closure area. We […]

Rockwall Art League to host Cell Art Workshop by Amber Goodwin

Rockwall Art League to host Cell Art Workshop by Amber Goodwin

ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2025) Cell art is a form of acrylic pouring where colors are layered on top of each other and then either swiped with palette knife or blown with air. Time & Location Aug 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM The Center, 108 E Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087, USA About […]

Icy Hot®, Shaquille O’Neal Foundation launch Comebaq Court in Rockwall, in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas

Icy Hot®, Shaquille O’Neal Foundation launch Comebaq Court in Rockwall, in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas

News provided by Icy Hot  ROCKWALL, Texas, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 14th, Icy Hot, an Opella Brand, and The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation announced the opening of their sixth Comebaq Court at Gloria Williams Park in Rockwall, TX as part of their combined efforts to inspire the next generation of athletes and rebuild healthy places for kids to play in […]

Meet Penelope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Penelope, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 14, 2025) – Penelope is a super sweet 1-year-old lab mix who loves to be with her people. She enjoys snuggling on the couch, chewing bones and stuffies, and lounging outside. Penelope is crate-trained, house-trained, and dog-friendly. She has been making great strides toward gaining more confidence since we’ve had in her […]

100 Years Young: Rockwall County resident celebrates major milestone

100 Years Young: Rockwall County resident celebrates major milestone

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2025) – Blue Ribbon News is honored to wish a very Happy 100th Birthday to Ruth Holt, a beloved resident at Lakeshore Assisted Living and Memory Care (5250 Medical Drive in Rockwall), who turns 100 on July 11! Born in Fate, TX, Ruth is a proud lifelong Texan with a Master’s […]

Op-Ed Message from the Desk of Rep. Pat Fallon: ICEblock app puts men and women of federal law enforcement at risk

Op-Ed Message from the Desk of Rep. Pat Fallon: ICEblock app puts men and women of federal law enforcement at risk

By Rep. Pat Fallon ROCKWALL, TX (July 11, 2025) You may have seen the recent, startling statistics that federal and ICE agents have experienced a 690 percent increase in the number of assaults committed against them in the first six months of last year.  It’s no secret that this is a result of an uptick […]

Toys for Tots & Rockwall County Helping Hands Unite for upcoming Holiday Toy Drive

Toys for Tots & Rockwall County Helping Hands Unite for upcoming Holiday Toy Drive

‘One Team, One Mission’ to ensure no child wakes up without hope this Christmas ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2025) – The holiday season in Rockwall County has long been defined by generosity, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. That tradition will continue—and grow stronger—as the Rockwall County Toys for Tots campaign […]

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Santa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2025) – Meet Santa! Santa’s an almost-7-year-old pitbull mix with a heart as big as his smile. This sweet boy is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained and rarely barks. He’s the total package! Santa enjoys going for walks and playing with his dog friends, but he’s just as happy lounging on […]

Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns to Rockwall – Duck Sales Now Open!

Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns to Rockwall – Duck Sales Now Open!

ROCKWALL, TX (July 4, 2025) – Get ready, Rockwall! The beloved Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival is back for 2025, and it’s bringing all the fun, family spirit, and high-stakes duck racing you’ve come to love—plus a chance to win a brand-new 2025 Jeep Wrangler. The event will be held on Saturday, October 11, […]