On stage at J.W. Williams Middle School: Fate Police Chief Ron Winegar and Mrs. Zelphie Winegar and Forney Police Chief Carrie White are felicitated by Texas Indian Association organizers, in front of the association’s banner flanked by the U.S. and Indian flags. Texas Indian Association hosts a joyful evening of dance, music, food and community, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 19, 2026) – Students in Royse City High School’s Ag Power class completed an impressive tractor restoration project, which was showcased at the State Fair of Texas. Jack Wheelington, Damian Garcia, and Miguel Nino, students in the Ag Power class, led the refurbishment of a 1952 Farmall Super M tractor. The […]
Blue Ribbon News Fall Print Edition Just Dropped ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 16, 2026) — Our fall print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week — packed with positive hometown news, business spotlights, and a community calendar packed full of fall festivities and holiday happpenings. Can’t wait […]
“Delighted With Myself (Flying Pig),” a stained-glass mosaic by Cindy Ingram of Wylie, will be on display at the Rockwall Art League’s 26th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale, Oct. 16-18 at The Center at Rockwall City Place. Mosaic is one of eight categories in this year’s show. (Image courtesy of the artist) Free […]
Nate Sheets Announces Statewide “Texans Should Feed Texans” Bus Tour Republican nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner will be in Rockwall tomorrow as part of his statewide “Texans Should Feed Texans” bus tour. Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. Wells Burgers 206 N Fannin St, Rockwall, TX 75087 ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 12, 2026) — Nate Sheets, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2026) Four-legged fashionistas will take the stage when the fourth annual Pumpkins and Paws event returns Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Lakes Assembly, 901 W. William Street in Rockwall. The fall celebration features a Furry Fashionista Fashion Show, inviting pet owners to sign up their […]
AUSTIN, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) —State Representative Katrina Pierson (House District 33), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause, and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine, yesterday convened the subcommittee’s second interim hearing, focused on early detection of hormone imbalances and access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. “Too many […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) With Early Voting beginning in less than two weeks on October 19th, and Election Day occurring in less than 30 days on November 3rd, the Rockwall County Republican Party is actively working to encourage voter participation. Our Rockwall County Chair Alma McClintock and various Precinct Chairs have hosted meet-and-greets across […]
From left: Jacob Griffin, Peggy Starnes, Judge Brett Hall, Marnie McDorman, Cynthia Yanez, and Danielle Key at the September 29 swear in ceremony at Rockwall County Courthouse. Rockwall, Texas – (October 2026) – Lone Star CASA welcomed seven new Volunteer Advocates during two recent swear-in ceremonies at the Rockwall County Courthouse, officially marking the beginning […]
ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 5, 2026) Texas author Amanda Churchill will present her debut novel, “The Turtle House,” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, for the monthly meeting of Rowlett Reviews Book Club. Moving between a granddaughter in 1990s Texas and her grandmother in Japan before and after World War II, “The Turtle House” is a […]