First-Ever Garba in Rockwall County brings Navratri celebration to Rockwall

First-Ever Garba in Rockwall County brings Navratri celebration to Rockwall

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 students restore classic tractor for State Fair of Texas exhibit

Royse City students restore classic tractor for State Fair of Texas exhibit

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 […]

Your Mailbox Called. It’s Making Plans.

Your Mailbox Called. It’s Making Plans.

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 […]

Fruad Prevention meeting for retired teachers Oct 14

Fruad Prevention meeting for retired teachers Oct 14

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 […]

Experience the Magic of Hometown Christmas in Rockwall on December 5

Experience the Magic of Hometown Christmas in Rockwall on December 5

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 Art League’s 26th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale Opens Friday in Downtown Rockwall

Rockwall Art League’s 26th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale Opens Friday in Downtown Rockwall

“Delighted With Myself (Flying Pig),” a stained-glass mosaic by Cindy Ingram of Wylie, will be on display at the Rockwall Art League’s 26th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Oct. 16-18 at The Center at Rockwall City Place. Mosaic is one of eight categories in this year’s show. (Image courtesy of the artist) Free […]

Nate Sheets’ bus tour includes stop at Wells Burgers in Rockwall Tuesday, Oct. 13

Nate Sheets Announces Statewide “Texans Should Feed Texans” Bus Tour Republican nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner will be in Rockwall tomorrow as part of his statewide “Texans Should Feed Texans” bus tour. Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. Wells Burgers 206 N Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 12, 2026) — Nate Sheets, […]

Professional Women’s Alliance Brings More Than 80 Women to Downtown Rockwall for 2026 La Tee Da Fall Shopping Tournament

Professional Women’s Alliance Brings More Than 80 Women to Downtown Rockwall for 2026 La Tee Da Fall Shopping Tournament

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2026) — Downtown Rockwall was filled with shopping, connection and friendly competition as more than 80 women participated in the 2026 La Tee Da Fall Shopping Tournament, presented by Hanby Insurance, a signature program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Alliance. La Tee Da was created to bring […]

Pumpkins and Paws brings furry fashion and family fun to Rockwall Nov. 7

Pumpkins and Paws brings furry fashion and family fun to Rockwall Nov. 7

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2026) Four-legged fashionistas will take the stage when the fourth annual Pumpkins and Paws event returns Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Lakes Assembly, 901 W. William Street in Rockwall. The fall celebration features a Furry Fashionista Fashion Show, inviting pet owners to sign up their […]

Rep. Katrina Pierson leads subcommittee hearing on hormone health and menopause

Rep. Katrina Pierson leads subcommittee hearing on hormone health and menopause

AUSTIN, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) —State Representative Katrina Pierson (House District 33), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine, yesterday convened the subcommittee’s second interim hearing, focused on early detection of hormone imbalances and access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. “Too many […]