Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Principal Dr. Jared Smith, Counselor Susan Talbert, and ALC Teacher Justin Strayhorn celebrating with graduate Karen Rosas. ROYSE CITY, TX – The H.H. Browning Achievement Center and Royse City ISD are proud to announce the first two graduates of the Alternative Learning Program (ALC): Landyn Pittman and Karen Rosas. Both students have successfully completed the […]

Hot off the press, making a splash: Blue Ribbon News Rubber Duck Edition

Hot off the press, making a splash: Blue Ribbon News Rubber Duck Edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. 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 […]

Rockwall City Council approves 2026 budget

Rockwall City Council approves 2026 budget

Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2025) – At the September 15 meeting, the Rockwall City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and property tax rate. The FY 2026 budget runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The adopted tax rate for FY 2026 is $0.25750 per $100 of valuation. The $54 million budget […]

Rockwall County Republican Party to host Prayer Vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk

Rockwall County Republican Party to host Prayer Vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2025) The community is invited to join with members of the Rockwall County GOP, local Turning Point USA chapters and local pastors to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, Friday, Sept. 19th, 7pm at the Historic County Courthouse in downtown Rockwall. Additional parking available at the Center, 108 E. Washington Street. […]

Artsy & Awesome: Rockwall Art League hosts signature art show & sale

Artsy & Awesome: Rockwall Art League hosts signature art show & sale

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2025) – The Rockwall Art League hosted its signature event of the year Sept. 12-14 at Cavender Nissan, celebrating talented artists from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The 25th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale featured 111 artists presenting 182 original works of art. Kay Byfield served as judge. She began […]

6th Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-up rides into town on November 8

6th Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-up rides into town on November 8

Rockwall, TX (September 11, 2025) – Giddy-up! Mark your calendars for an exciting day of fun on the downtown Rockwall square! The 6th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-up rides into town on Saturday, November 8. Join in the fun from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. taking place in the Historic Downtown Rockwall Square. The […]

What is VATRE? Understanding Rockwall ISD’s Nov. 4 Election Measure

What is VATRE? Understanding Rockwall ISD’s Nov. 4 Election Measure

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2025) Rockwall ISD is one of only four school districts in the region and is the only school district in House District 33 without a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, or VATRE. Despite historical conservative spending and fiscal responsibility, Rockwall ISD is not keeping pace with […]

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at Rockwall Harbor announces Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting Givingmas

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at Rockwall Harbor announces Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. […]