TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2026) — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns […]
(April 29, 2026) We are enjoying a rainy and gloomy Sunday here at Rivendell, past the mid-point of April. I’m not minding the rain, it’s been soft showers watering all the perennials, vines, and bushes I have planted. I am watching showers through the front window of my writing room; the green branches of the trees […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) The community is invited to an unforgettable evening of impact, elegance, and purpose at Black Tie & Boots, Heal-Corp’s signature fundraising event supporting life-saving training, equipment, and community awareness initiatives. Set in a refined yet rustic atmosphere at Tate Farms , this unique night blends formal style with Western charm […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2026 Sheri Stodghill Fowler BEST Teachers of the Year and Legacy Award, recognizing three outstanding first-year educators who have made an exceptional impact in the classroom. The BEST (Beginning Educators, Successful Teacher) program supports and celebrates first-year teachers across the district, providing mentorship, […]
Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in 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 transformative initiative created by One CommunityUSA. It […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2026) — An unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery, and purpose unfolded April 11 as the Rockwall Women’s League hosted its annual black-tie gala, Paris After Dark: A Midnight Masquerade, at the iconic Hilton Anatole. As proud Media Sponsor, Blue Ribbon News was honored to help share the story of a night […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) – At the London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe made history becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour mark in a sanctioned competitive race. In that same race, a Rockwall woman broke a personal barrier of her own completing the 26.2 mile race less than six days after running the same distance at the Boston Marathon. “Witnessing the historic […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — On March 28, 2026, Rockwall County 4-H and Rockwall FFA hosted Buckaroo Barnyard, a family-oriented agricultural education experience held during the annual Rockwall Youth Fair. The Rockwall Youth Fair plays an important role for many youth who house livestock projects at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, as it serves as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — What began in 2005 as a small community gathering of just 40 cars raising approximately $2,600 has grown into one of the premier auto shows in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Now in its 21st year, Cars for CASA continues to make a powerful impact, benefiting Lone Star CASA and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2026) — When residents of Rockwall County drive past the Helping Hands Boutique and Thrift Store, they see a bustling hub of vintage finds, gently used clothing, and sturdy furniture. But behind the price tags and the display windows lies a powerful engine of local survival. For many of our […]