Robert Hulsey continues as Chief Executive Officer Cronin brings nearly four decades of banking leadership and deep North Texas community ties to expanded role TERRELL, TEXAS (Feb. 5, 2026) – American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned community banks in Texas with more than $5.5 billion in assets, […]
Photo by Heather Lanae Photography. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2026) – Blake and I moved to Dallas on the exact same day — though we didn’t discover that until much later. He came for work, and I arrived from Argentina to study abroad as an international student. At the time, we had no idea how our […]
Sandra and Mitch Ownby “NOW” by Kristi Dickinson Photography. Editor’s Note: Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as […]
Rockwall ISD student Chelsie Wood and her parents Clint and Julie are preparing for the experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LX. Photo by Rockwall ISD Communication Team. Hands-Only CPR reaches students through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs supports mission critical work to strengthen the chain of survival ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) […]
DALLAS, TX (February 3, 2026) – Equest, one of North Texas’ leading nonprofits providing equine-assisted services for children and adults with diverse needs, is proud to announce its 22-member Board of Directors for 2026. The organization welcomes eight new board members and a slate of officers who will provide governance, leadership, and advocacy to help […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s fabulous musical, Bonnie & Clyde, opens this Friday, Feb. 6 at Rockwall Community Playhouse. Located at 609 E. Rusk Street in downtown Rockwall, this marvelous show opens on Friday and runs through Feb. 22. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00. Tickets […]
Rowlett, Texas (February 3, 2026 – Updated Feb. 5, 2026) — Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAs) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to saving cats and dogs in America’s shelters. The grant recognizes FRAs’ efforts to increase pet adoptions through completing the Best […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2026) Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson is about to turn 104! Born March 7, 1922, in Arkansas, Marcile was raised on a farm alongside two brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married the love of her life, Robert Lansing “Lance” Smithson, and the couple shared 57 years of marriage until his […]
Taking A Stand With Sweets ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 8, 2025) Women In Need (WIN), a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting men, women, and children through domestic violence, is excited to announce that its signature fundraising event, Chocolate Indulgence, is returning this year at an all-new and highly anticipated location: The Five01, a stunning venue on […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 30, 2026) — Our Valentine’s-themed print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County, featuring submitted stories from local couples about how they met. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’ll draw names from among those who shared their love stories and award gifts from […]