Ride free to vote

Ride free to vote

TERRELL, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free service for early voting continues weekdays through Friday, November 3, across the entire STAR Transit service area.  In Mesquite and Balch Springs only, free service is available for […]

City of Fate wins Voice of the People Award for transformation in economy

City of Fate wins Voice of the People Award for transformation in economy

Commitment to resident-centered decision-making earns Fate national recognition, presented by ICMA and Polco FATE, TX (October 26, 2023) – The City of Fate has won a 2023 Voice of The People (VOP) Award for Transformation in Economy. The VOP Awards honor local governments that best engage residents and include public opinion in community decisions. These are […]

Donations needed for Royse City High School history display

Donations needed for Royse City High School history display

ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) As Royse City ISD continues to grow, it is a priority to preserve and protect the rich history of our schools and community. In an ongoing project, the district is seeking donations of various items to be either permanently displayed or digitally preserved. Acceptable items may be on display […]

Rockwall ISD Student Champions in Career & Technical Education to be recognized

Rockwall ISD Student Champions in Career & Technical Education to be recognized

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize our career and technical education student champions from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy for their outstanding achievements at the state, national and international level. Weather permitting, a recognition ceremony will be held on Friday, October 27 at 6:45 p.m. at the […]

Hot off the press: Blue Ribbon News-Rockwall County November 2023 print edition

Hot off the press: Blue Ribbon News-Rockwall County November 2023 print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX –Oct. 20, 2023 — Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our November issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Used Goods

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Used Goods

Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2023) – I have a friend who frequents thrift stores. She recently shared a photo of a treasure she had passed up while on a foraging expedition. The photo showed a red, green, and blue snowman, crafted of Playdoh, with perky yellow buttons, requisite carrot nose and a winsome sky-blue derby. […]

Rockwall Art League announces October meeting with demo artist, Laurieann Dygowski

Rockwall Art League announces October meeting with demo artist, Laurieann Dygowski

Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – Please, join us on Wednesday, October 25, for our free Member Meeting. Laurieann Dygowski will be demonstrating her beautiful Scratchboard techniques combined with Mixed Media. Everyone is welcome. Laurieann’s subject matter is varied, but usually are images that she knows, has lived with, or are close to her. Many everyday […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting October 16, 2023

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Meeting October 16, 2023

  Rockwall, TX (October 17, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized Dyslexia Awareness Month and the Dyslexia Teacher Training Center: o October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and a time to recognize […]

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