Behind every small business is a big story

Behind every small business is a big story

Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – In May, as we celebrate National Small Business Week, it’s tempting to offer only applause and cheer. Yes, our small businesses are resilient, creative, and generous. They are the lifeblood of the Rockwall area and countless towns across America. But if we stop at feel-good slogans, we do them—and […]

Set your alarm: ‘Bubbles & Bags’ tickets go on sale 9AM Friday, May 16

Set your alarm: ‘Bubbles & Bags’ tickets go on sale 9AM Friday, May 16

ROCKWALL, TX (May 15, 2025) Set your alarm! Tickets for the always sold-out Bubbles & Bags Designer Purse Bingo benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County go live Friday, May 16 at 9:00 AM sharp! ⏰ Event Date: Saturday, September 13Location: Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Dr, Parker, TX 75002 Due to record-breaking demand, this […]

Rockwall ISD receives National Recognition for Music Education Support

Rockwall ISD receives National Recognition for Music Education Support

Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – For the ninth consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate […]

Blue Ribbon News 2025 Rockwall County Summer Camp Spotlight

Blue Ribbon News 2025 Rockwall County Summer Camp Spotlight

Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – Summer is here and camp is in session! Our Blue Ribbon News Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for all ages. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and […]

Rockwall County approves monument for the Ten Commandments

Rockwall County approves monument for the Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol (behind the capitol building). Austin, Texas.  Photograph by J. Williams. (Aug. 26, 2002). ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 14, 2025) – On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution to approve placing a monument commemorating the Ten Commandments on […]

Cars for CASA celebrates 20 years of community, classics, and compassion

Cars for CASA celebrates 20 years of community, classics, and compassion

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2025) What began in 2005 as a modest car show with just 80 entries and a $2,600 fundraising total has since grown into one of the area’s most anticipated annual events—and a powerful force for good in the lives of children in need. On Sunday, May 18, Cars for CASA returns […]

Texas Bar Foundation awards grant ‘Powering Hope, Securing Safety’ for Women In Need clients

Texas Bar Foundation awards grant ‘Powering Hope, Securing Safety’ for Women In Need clients

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Women In Need, Inc. (WIN) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support its critical initiative, “Powering Hope, Securing Safety.” These funds will be used to purchase and install a generator at WIN’s Rockwall office, ensuring that the organization […]

Rowlett High School senior places first in the state for Motorcycle Service Technology

Rowlett High School senior places first in the state for Motorcycle Service Technology

Rowlett, TX (May 12, 2025) – When Rowlett High School senior Alexa Garcia-Alexander first enrolled in the Outdoor Power class at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center (GRCTC), she didn’t expect to place first in the state for Motorcycle Service Technology at the SkillsUSA Texas Leadership and Skills Conference just a few months later. “I […]

Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

Rockwall ISD seniors awarded scholarships to become future teachers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2025) Three Rockwall ISD seniors have been recognized for their commitment to education with scholarships through the district’s “Grow Your Own” initiative, a partnership between the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA), Rockwall Education Foundation (REF), and ROCK after-school program. Alexis Crispin from Rockwall High School, and Judith Zavala […]

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

Your summer starts here: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News May/June issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 12 , 2025) —Hello sumer, hello good news! Our latest print edition is fresh off the press and full of local sunshine. The May/June Summer Camp Spotlight issue is headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall County this week, but you can preview a digital version right now by clicking the cover image […]