Friends and family traveled to Boston to cheer on seven Rockwall runners who competed in the 130th annual Boston Marathon. ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2026) More than 30,000 elite runners from 123 countries and 50 states gave it their all at the 2026 Boston Marathon. Proudly representing Rockwall in the 26.2 mile race were seven […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 22, 2026) — Youth across the globe are invited to make a meaningful impact during Global Youth Service Day (April 24–26, 2026), with service opportunities continuing throughout April and May as part of Youth Service Month. Through JustServe.org, young people ages 5–25 can discover hands-on ways to get involved as they […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) — The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 140th Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 16 at the Hilton Anatole, recognizing volunteers whose dedication supports the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This year, 21 individuals across North Texas were honored with top awards for their service […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) This summer you can ‘Unearth A Story’ at the Rockwall County Library. There are summer reading club programs for all ages (children, teens, and adults)! The Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 1. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a Kick-Off event with dinosaur-themed games and crafts for children […]
TERRELL, TX — 4/20/2026 — 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. […]
WYLIE, TX (April 21, 2026) — In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center invites the community to experience the wild in a whole new way during its upcoming “Lions and Tigers and Tents — Oh My!” overnight campout on Saturday, May 23. This one-of-a-kind Visitor Camp Out offers guests the rare opportunity to spend a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 21, 2026) — The following is a summary of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting held Monday, April 20, 2026, highlighting key discussions, decisions, and district updates. Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Board Meeting Summary Monday, April 20, 2026 Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Detention Center offers a variety of inmate programs designed to improve safety during incarceration and equip inmates with the skills needed for successful reintegration into society. Because many individuals reenter the local community after release, these initiatives focus on reducing recidivism and promoting positive contributions […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2026) — As early voting gets underway, Blue Ribbon News is resharing its Facebook livestream of the recent City Council Candidate Forum, following multiple community requests. The forum, hosted by the City of Rockwall on April 9, features candidates for the contested Rockwall City Council seats and is available for viewing […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) Everyone is welcome to attend the Rockwall County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Center (108 E. Washington, Rockwall). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program will run from 8 to 9.