Operation Forward to Honor Local Veteran with Life-Changing Community Giveaway on May 23 at Rockwall Ford

Operation Forward to Honor Local Veteran with Life-Changing Community Giveaway on May 23 at Rockwall Ford

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2026) — Operation Forward, a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting veterans in need, is proud to announce its upcoming Veteran Giveaway Celebration taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rockwall Ford. The event will bring together businesses, community leaders, nonprofits, and residents from […]

Lone Star CASA Announces Jacob Griffin as Executive Director

Lone Star CASA Announces Jacob Griffin as Executive Director

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Griffin as its new Executive Director. Jacob brings a strong background in finance, operations, and nonprofit leadership. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in business from Stephen F. Austin State University. Throughout his career, he has […]

Rockwall ISD Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education

Rockwall ISD Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) For the 10th consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across […]

Caregiving for an elderly loved one? Try these Caregiver Survival Tips and Resources

Caregiving for an elderly loved one? Try these Caregiver Survival Tips and Resources

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) Providing care for an elderly person can be a rewarding experience, but caregivers are also subjct to stress and frustration. A few simple tips as outline in the graphic below can help prevent exhaustion and other issues that make a caregiver’s job more difficult. For additional information, call Meals on Wheels […]

Rockwall Police Investigate Assault

Rockwall Police Investigate Assault

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) – On April 19th, 2026, the Rockwall Police Department received a report from a female victim regarding an alleged assault that occurred during the early morning hours at an establishment in the 2800 Block of Ridge Road. The case was assigned to detectives and after a thorough investigation arrest warrants […]

Look, Don’t Touch — Leave Baby Wildlife Where You Find Them

Look, Don’t Touch — Leave Baby Wildlife Where You Find Them

TEXAS, USA (April 29, 2026) — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give birth and raise their young, which can lead to confusion when animals appear to be alone. Each year, well-meaning Texans pick up young wildlife, especially fawns […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Gardens at Rivendell – A New Beginning

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Gardens at Rivendell – A New Beginning

(April 29, 2026) We are enjoying a rainy and gloomy Sunday here at Rivendell, past the mid-point of April. I’m not minding the rain, it’s been soft showers watering all the perennials, vines, and bushes I have planted. I am watching showers through the front window of my writing room; the green branches of the trees […]

Midnight in Paris: Rockwall Women’s League Gala Shines Bright for Community Impact

Midnight in Paris: Rockwall Women’s League Gala Shines Bright for Community Impact

ROCKWALL, TX (April 28, 2026) — An unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery, and purpose unfolded April 11 as the Rockwall Women’s League hosted its annual black-tie gala, Paris After Dark: A Midnight Masquerade, at the iconic Hilton Anatole. As proud Media Sponsor, Blue Ribbon News was honored to help share the story of a night […]

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — What began in 2005 as a small community gathering of just 40 cars raising approximately $2,600 has grown into one of the premier auto shows in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Now in its 21st year, Cars for CASA continues to make a powerful impact, benefiting Lone Star CASA and […]

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

Texas Health Recognized By Business Group On Health; System also recognized for Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Inclusion

DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been […]