Shop for a Life-Changing Cause: Marley’s Miracle Community Sale scheduled for November 5-8 in Rowlett

Shop for a Life-Changing Cause: Marley’s Miracle Community Sale scheduled for November 5-8 in Rowlett

Rowlett, TX (October 29, 2025) – A weekend shopping spree could help change a life! On November 5–8, Acacia Collective will host a massive community fundraiser sale to support 12-year-old Marley Mansour, a Rowlett local fighting a rare genetic disease called NARS1. The sale is no ordinary garage sale. Think designer sample sale meets treasure hunt—3,000 square […]

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off Nov. 9 benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. Sunday, November 9, […]

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District continues to put students first by investing in their safety, security, and educational support—despite the State not fully funding mandates in these critical areas. Each year, Rockwall ISD allocates millions of dollars from its General Fund to meet safety […]

Texas Health named among 2025 leaders in conservation and sustainability for the seventh consecutive year

Texas Health named among 2025 leaders in conservation and sustainability for the seventh consecutive year

Texan by Nature recognizes organizations statewide for helping protect natural resources  ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Oct. 22, 2025 – Texas Health Resources is proud to be recognized as a Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) industry leader in sustainability and conservation for the seventh consecutive time. It is the only health system included in the 2025 class […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District is proud to invite the community to the dedication of the James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Hall at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy. The hall is named after a James Randolph, Jr., a highly respected member of the […]

HOT OFF THE PRESS: You’ll fall in love with ‘Boo’ Ribbon News’ latest print edition

HOT OFF THE PRESS: You’ll fall in love with ‘Boo’ Ribbon News’ latest print edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 17 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way 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 community-driven coverage—online and in […]

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Editor’s Note: The following is sponsored content paid for and submitted by Vote YES for Rockwall ISD, written by Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District is recognized across the state for being a high performing district in all aspects of student achievement. The district […]

HomeBank Texas presents $500,000 gift for future of Rockwall’s YMCA

HomeBank Texas presents $500,000 gift for future of Rockwall’s YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2025) Community members, local dignitaries, and YMCA representatives gathered last week to celebrate a milestone moment for Rockwall’s future: the official check presentation from HomeBank Texas to support the expansion of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA. The occasion marked HomeBank Texas’ $500,000 lead gift to the YMCA’s capital campaign—arriving just as the Rockwall […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 kicks off with dynamic team-building retreat

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 kicks off with dynamic team-building retreat

ROCKWALL, TX — October 7, 2025 — The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 launched their leadership journey on October 3rd with an engaging and energizing two-day retreat held at Stony Ranch in Ponder, Texas, led by Dick Hammond, also known as “Dizzy Dick”, of Leadership on the Move. The retreat set the tone for the […]

Rowlett Reviews Book Club features “Murder, Money, Sex, and Beer” at October gathering

Rowlett Reviews Book Club features “Murder, Money, Sex, and Beer” at October gathering

Rowlett, TX (October 7, 2025) – Our next reviewer is one of our very favorites – Holly Stevens! On October 21, Holly will present a wild review entitled Murder, Money, Sex, and Beer by Robert Gulley. She will discuss the wild life, the wild trial, and the story of three wild “Emma’s” that played a […]