(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 […]
HEATH, TX (April 29, 2026) Lauren Stanford is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Kirsten and Steven Stanford. Lauren has been a member of the Heath Highsteppers for 4 years, continuing a passion for dance she first explored when she was younger. Reflecting on her time in drill team, Lauren says […]
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 COUNTY, TX (April 29, 2026) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court invites you to the Ten Commandments Monument Dedication Ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at 101 E. Rusk St., on the northeast corner of the Historic Courthouse lawn. “The Ten Commandments are an important component of the moral and historical foundation of […]
HEATH, TX (April 28, 2026) Maddie Edgin is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Margaret Horton. Maddie began her dance journey in elementary school at RDA and later continued her passion for dance as a member of the Cain Middle School Drill Team during 7th and 8th grade. She has spent […]
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 […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (April 27, 2026) – On April 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM, the Royse City Police Department responded to a panic alarm at Ouida Baley Middle School. The Royse City Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to the campus notified police units over the radio of the panic alarm and that the school […]
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 […]