Ridgeview Church in Rockwall breaks ground on sanctuary and kids/youth expansion

Ridgeview Church in Rockwall breaks ground on sanctuary and kids/youth expansion

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2025) — On Sunday, Nov. 9, Ridgeview Church marked a significant milestone with a ceremonial groundbreaking for its expansion project — a move that reflects the church’s growth and deepening commitment to serving families in the Rockwall community. Under the leadership of Lead Pastor Matt Geisinger, who has served since December […]

Rockwall, this is your moment to help launch LifeWise Academy

Rockwall, this is your moment to help launch LifeWise Academy

A community-driven effort is underway to bring Biblical values, Bible-based education opportunities  to Rockwall public school students — and your support can make it happen. Sponsored content by LifeWise Academy Rockwall Steering Committee. Courtesy photos. Rockwall, TX (November 24, 2025) – Today, even the best schools are facing a growing crisis of mental health concerns, […]

City of Fate Announces Leadership Transition

City of Fate Announces Leadership Transition

Fate, TX (November 24, 2025) — The City of Fate announces that Chief Lyle Lombard, who has served as the City’s Chief of the Department of Public Safety for the past 7.5 years, is no longer with the organization effective November 21, 2025. The City sincerely appreciates Chief Lombard’s years of service and his contributions […]

Rockwall Police Department welcomes first electronic storage detection K9

Rockwall Police Department welcomes first electronic storage detection K9

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025)  – The Rockwall Police Department is excited to introduce Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 Nessa, the newest addition to our investigation team. K9 Nessa, a two-year-old black English Labrador retriever, is specially trained to locate hidden electronic storage devices, including thumb drives, cell phones, SD cards, tablets and hard drives […]

Rockwall County jury hands down 20-year sentence for man who fled crash, evaded police

Rockwall County jury hands down 20-year sentence for man who fled crash, evaded police

Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Jason Aaron Smith ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) This week, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Jason Aaron Smith, 46, for the offense of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle.  After hearing evidence in the punishment phase of the trial, the jury deliberated less than ten minutes before […]

Rockwall Riptides Swim Team from J.E.R. Chilton YMCA claim top honors at Winter Championships

Rockwall Riptides Swim Team from J.E.R. Chilton YMCA claim top honors at Winter Championships

Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2025) – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Rockwall Riptides topped the Winter Championships held at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center on November 15-16, 2025! Amongst fierce competition from teams across the DFW area, Corsicana, and Abilene, the Riptides secured a first place overall in the team competition! The two-day event showcased young […]

Good news, great cheer, Blue Ribbon News holiday issue is here

Good news, great cheer, Blue Ribbon News holiday issue is here

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 21 , 2025) —Our holiday print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County. 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 […]

Jason Eddington announces candidacy for Texas Senate District 2

Jason Eddington announces candidacy for Texas Senate District 2

Lifelong Texan, Father, and Small-Business Owner Vows to Fight for Liberty, Put Texans First, and Take Back Austin from Big Developers and Elite Donors Forney, TX (November 21, 2025) – Jason Eddington, a proud lifelong Texan, husband, father of three, and owner of Forney Pediatrics, officially launches his campaign for Texas State Senate District 2, […]

Fixing leaks and changing lives: Intown Plumbing partners with Paper for Water

Fixing leaks and changing lives: Intown Plumbing partners with Paper for Water

Royse City, TX (November 20, 2025) –  Intown Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company based in North Texas, has announced a partnership with Paper for Water to help provide clean, running water to families within the Navajo Nation. The partnership was officially announced during Paper for Water’s annual event, where Intown Plumbing owners Brittany and Michael […]