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 County 2027 Thoroughfare Plan Update

Rockwall County 2027 Thoroughfare Plan Update

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall County is updating its Thoroughfare Plan to prepare for continued growth and evolving transportation needs. This long-range plan will guide future roadway connections, preserve needed corridors, and support safe and efficient travel across the County. This update builds on the County’s Strategic Plan 2050 and the 2019 […]

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 […]

Rockwall ISD Honors Outstanding First-Year Teachers as 2026 BEST Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD Honors Outstanding First-Year Teachers as 2026 BEST Teachers of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2026 Sheri Stodghill Fowler BEST Teachers of the Year and Legacy Award, recognizing three outstanding first-year educators who have made an exceptional impact in the classroom. The BEST (Beginning Educators, Successful Teacher) program supports and celebrates first-year teachers across the district, providing mentorship, […]

Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Pathways to H.O.P.E. | Taking Positive Steps Forward

Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a transformative initiative created by One CommunityUSA. It […]

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 […]

Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

Royse City Police Department Respond to Panic Alarm and Lockdown at Ouida Baley Middle School

ROYSE CITY, TX (April 27, 2026) – On April 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM, the Royse City Police Department responded to a panic alarm at Ouida Baley Middle School. The Royse City Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to the campus notified police units over the radio of the panic alarm and that the school […]

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — On March 28, 2026, Rockwall County 4-H and Rockwall FFA hosted Buckaroo Barnyard, a family-oriented agricultural education experience held during the annual Rockwall Youth Fair. The Rockwall Youth Fair plays an important role for many youth who house livestock projects at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, as it serves as […]

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 […]