Major in Munchies How about an after-school snack? Joy, an 8-year-old Akita belonging to Doris and Tom Richards with T&D Construction, is hungry after a day of learning new tricks. ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2025) These fun-loving furballs have been living their best summer alongside their human sidekicks. Now, as the school year begins and […]
Donation Secures Naming Rights to Natatorium, Supports Expansion Efforts ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) – In a landmark show of support for the health and vitality of Rockwall County, HomeBank Texas is proud to announce a $500,000 financial gift to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall in support of its ongoing $5.2 million Capital Campaign to […]
Meet the dream team making this year’s ‘Wings of Wisdom’ Gala take flight! From left: Kelsey Curbo, Joanna Razowski, Maureen Cook, Dianna Johnson, Susan Canales, and Debbie Cribari. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 12, 2025)It’s a season of celebration and purpose as the 8th Annual Wings of Wisdom Gala, Inspiring Generations, takes flight on Friday, October 18 […]
Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – Meet Bailey! This 5-year-old tripod sweetie is housebroken, crate-trained, and great with both dogs and cats. She’s an endearingly goofy 54-pound lapdog who thinks she’s a big baby. If Bailey look familiar, you may recall she was our featured Pet of the Week in June. Since then she completed […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 11,2025) Rockwall County Helping Hands invites the community to its upcoming Resource Fair and Grand Opening Celebration of the new Social Services Building. The event will feature a variety of local agencies offering helpful resources, including: North Texas Food Bank SNAP Bus North Texas Food Bank Nutrition Team Alliance Bank Moncrief Cancer […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County this 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 print—for nearly […]
Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of McLendon-Chisholm, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at his home in Rockwall, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (August 1, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
Press release photo: Horizon Lakes July 2025 Groundbreaking Event. left to right: Lorne Liechty, Commissioner, Precinct 3 Rockwall County; Bobby Gallana, Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rockwall County; Don Huffines, Founder & Owner of Huffines Enterprises; Mayor Bryan McNeal, Mayor of City of McLendon-Chisholm. Photography by Bruce E Maxwell. McLendon-Chisholm, TX (July 29, 2025) — Huffines Enterprises […]