ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Our story starts over 67 years ago when a new girl joined our youth group at church and caught my eye. I was very interested in dating her. I was looking for opportunities to invite her out on a date. She brought her high school annual to church for all her […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Sometimes the best love stories don’t begin with fireworks. They begin with friendly neighbors, crossed paths, and a little help from fate. Our story starts in Heath, in the Buffalo Creek community, where my parents were friends with the man who lived right next door. They were always telling me […]
Royse City ISD Superintendent, Dr. Amy Anderson, speaks to the positive impact the Rotary Club continues to make by recognizing students and connecting with the community. Royse City, TX (February 9, 2026) – RCISD is grateful for the continued support of the Rotary Club of Royse City. At this month’s meeting, two students were recognized […]
Chuck and Eva Hummel “NOW”. Photo by Jill Cornelius with JC-Originals Photography. ‘Single But Looking’ ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2026) Long before dating apps and swipes, romance sometimes arrived on four wheels—with a bumper sticker. It was the early 1980s, and I was working as an apartment leasing agent in Garland. One rainy day, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 7, 2026) Charles and I met in July 2003 at his cousin’s 30th birthday party. His cousin was my niece by marriage. And I attended the party with my ex-husband (as friends) and Charles attended the party with his stepfather. When we met, there was instant chemistry. He told me that we were […]
Atmos Energy has solutions that can help GARLAND – Feb. 6, 2026 – Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow, ice, and record-low temperatures throughout many of the areas that Atmos Energy serves from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Because of the prolonged cold, your natural gas usage may have increased as your heating system, water […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Rockwall County Health Authority is notifying residents of a confirmed case of measles identified in Rockwall County. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the positive test result and notified Rockwall County on the evening of February 5, 2026. Case Information The individual was likely exposed […]
Robert Hulsey continues as Chief Executive Officer Cronin brings nearly four decades of banking leadership and deep North Texas community ties to expanded role TERRELL, TEXAS (Feb. 5, 2026) – American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned community banks in Texas with more than $5.5 billion in assets, […]
Photo by Heather Lanae Photography. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2026) – Blake and I moved to Dallas on the exact same day — though we didn’t discover that until much later. He came for work, and I arrived from Argentina to study abroad as an international student. At the time, we had no idea how our […]
Sandra and Mitch Ownby “NOW” by Kristi Dickinson Photography. Editor’s Note: Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as […]