Rockwall County Rainbow Room: Meeting Children’s Needs When It Matters Most

Rockwall County Rainbow Room: Meeting Children’s Needs When It Matters Most

Rockwall County, TX (March 22, 2026) – The Rockwall County Rainbow Room is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the immediate and ongoing needs of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Working in partnership with Child Protective Services (CPS), the Rainbow Room serves as a vital resource for some of the county’s most vulnerable […]

One Small Habit That Protects a Big Future

One Small Habit That Protects a Big Future

Rockwall, TX (March 21, 2026) – Across communities everywhere, spring means one thing: kids are back outside riding bikes, scooters, and exploring their neighborhoods again. For many families, it’s a simple joy of childhood – the freedom to ride down the street, meet friends at the park, or cruise around the block. But as bikes […]

Friends of Rescue Animals receives grant from PetSmart Charities in preparation for National Adoption Week

Friends of Rescue Animals receives grant from PetSmart Charities in preparation for National Adoption Week

Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Rowlett, TX (March 21, 2026) – Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAS) will help more cats in the North Texas area get healthy, adoption-ready, and into loving homes. The $50,000 grant will […]

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

Rockwall County to Host Town Hall Meetings, Launch Survey for Thoroughfare Plan Update

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]

Blue Ribbon News Goes Blue for Kids | April Issue Hits Mailboxes Next Week

Blue Ribbon News Goes Blue for Kids | April Issue Hits Mailboxes Next Week

REAL.GOOD.NEWS. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) —Our April print edition is blooming with good news and will land in mailboxes across Rockwall County next week! As spring takes root, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off with a free “Go Blue for Kids” community event at Standard Service. Inside, our pages are filled with inspiring […]

Local Students ‘Bowl Over’ Hunger with Massive Cereal Box Challenge

Local Students ‘Bowl Over’ Hunger with Massive Cereal Box Challenge

Rockwall, Texas — The halls of Amy Parks Heath Elementary School were lined up with more than just backpacks and lockers this week. In a massive display of community spirit, students and faculty successfully collected 656 boxes of cereal to support local families facing food insecurity. The “Cereal Box Challenge,” encouraged healthy competition between classrooms to […]

Emerging Leaders Youth Tour County Government

Emerging Leaders Youth Tour County Government

ROCKWALL, TX (March 18, 2026) — The Royse City Tri-County Chamber Youth Leadership program, EMERGING LEADERS, is dedicated to fostering positive change by building a dynamic network of future leaders committed to making a difference in their community. Each month, this inspiring program explores a new topic, broadening high school students’ perspectives on the many […]

Allen Robbins announces run for Fate City Council Place 3

Allen Robbins announces run for Fate City Council Place 3

Conservative former council member highlights growth, strong services, and community priorities Fate, TX (March 17, 2026) — Allen Robbins is running for Fate City Council, Place 3. He is focused on keeping the city strong, growing the local economy, and ensuring a low tax rate alongside efficient, responsive city services. Robbins’ campaign is about restoring […]

Celebrate Rockwall’s Founders Day on May 16 with daylong activities, live music

Celebrate Rockwall’s Founders Day on May 16 with daylong activities, live music

ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2026) Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd  birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 16. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening in the park with high-energy […]