Former NFL player Vernon Edwards of Rockwall welcomes editor Dawn Redig to an evening of whiskey and Wagyu. EDITOR’S NOTE From the football field to the farm My husband Richard and I recently had the honor of attending a private dining experience in a new downtown Dallas venue, hosted by 95 Farms American Wagyu and […]
Hello summer, hello good news! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed 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 […]
Bomb Squad Called to Rowlett ROWLETT, TX (June 20, 2025) – On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 8:22 AM, the Rowlett Police Department received a call regarding a meet complainant call. The reporting party advised that on Thursday, someone had mowed over a sealed PVC pipe containing liquid. The individual picked up the device […]
Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2025) – The annual J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Teachers Prayer Breakfast, dedicated to the professional educators who serve area schools and districts, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 at 6:45a.m. An open invitation is extended to all Rockwall County area teachers and educators to join community members and YMCA leaders for a […]
Rockwall, TX (June 18, 2025) – Following the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Rockwall ISD appreciates the Legislature’s effort in public education through House Bill 2 (HB2) aimed at teacher pay, school safety, and operational support. These efforts reflect a step forward in supporting schools across Texas—and Rockwall ISD is thankful for the work. At the […]
2024-2025 Substitute teachers named Employees of the Month Rockwall, TX (June 17, 2025) Recognitions Congratulations to the following groups recognized by the Board of Trustees: 2024-2025 Substitute Teachers Named Employees of the Month – Rockwall ISD Human Resources recognized a group of individuals who play a vital role in the daily success of our campuses—our […]
GARLAND, Texas (June 12, 2025) – Garland ISD is proud to announce the renaming of the GISD Natatorium in honor of longtime Board Trustee Larry H. Glick, a dedicated advocate for public education who has served the district since 2007. The renaming ceremony will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Natatorium, […]
FBI Dallas and North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announce the results of Operation Soteria Shield (June 11, 2025) – The North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and FBI Dallas’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force announce the conclusion of Operation Soteria Shield, a month-long collaborative enforcement effort conducted in April […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 3, 2025) The Rockwall Art League’s 25th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale Call for Artists is open, with up to $5000 in cash prizes. Categories include Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography/Digital, Mixed Media and Mosaic. All entries will be submitted through CAFE, Callforentry.org. Follow this link to read the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 10, 2025) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Friends of the Rockwall County Library for their dedication to supporting the library through their time, funding, and involvement in lifelong learning. The Commissioners Court also officially proclaimed June 12, 2025 as Women Veterans Day, marking 77 years of service by […]