We came. We shopped. We charged. EDITOR’S NOTE ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 20, 2026) There are special occasions when a woman should wear a tiara. Our friend Kristy Tyra decided a shopping tournament was one of them. Sheri Parks, Cindy Tayem and I happily embraced her royal vision. Together, we became Retail Royalty, complete with tiaras, […]
TERRELL, TX — 10/14/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride free. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer. […]
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 […]
On stage at J.W. Williams Middle School: Fate Police Chief Ron Winegar and Mrs. Zelphie Winegar and Forney Police Chief Carrie White are felicitated by Texas Indian Association organizers, in front of the association’s banner flanked by the U.S. and Indian flags. Texas Indian Association hosts a joyful evening of dance, music, food and community, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 19, 2026) – Students in Royse City High School’s Ag Power class completed an impressive tractor restoration project, which was showcased at the State Fair of Texas. Jack Wheelington, Damian Garcia, and Miguel Nino, students in the Ag Power class, led the refurbishment of a 1952 Farmall Super M tractor. The […]
Blue Ribbon News Fall Print Edition Just Dropped ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 16, 2026) — Our fall print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities and holiday happpenings. Can’t wait […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (Oct. 8, 2026) — Members of local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together in September to donate more than 1,000 pounds of peanut butter as part of the North Texas Food Bank’s annual Peanut Butter Drive. The donations benefited local food pantries and initiatives, including Hope in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2026) Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association (RARTA) invites public school and higher education retirees to October 14 meeting at the Rockwall County Library at 10:30 AM. Detective Jalena Page of the Rockwall Police Department will speak about “Fraud Prevention”. Special guest will be State Senator Bob Hall who represents SD-2. Refreshments […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2026) – The holiday season is just around the corner, and the City of Rockwall invites residents and visitors to experience the magic of Hometown Christmas on Saturday, December 5, 2026. This beloved community tradition brings a full day of festive fun, holiday shopping, family activities, and Christmas cheer to Historic Downtown […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2026) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Rockwall, invites the community to join residents for an evening of Halloween fun on Friday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Families, children, friends, and neighbors of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite […]