Rockwall ISD student prepares for Super Bowl trip after winning national Kids Heart Challenge prize

Rockwall ISD student prepares for Super Bowl trip after winning national Kids Heart Challenge prize

Rockwall ISD student Chelsie Wood and her parents Clint and Julie are preparing for the experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LX. Photo by Rockwall ISD Communication Team.  Hands-Only CPR reaches students through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs supports mission critical work to strengthen the chain of survival ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) […]

Ross Dress for Less® partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas to help local kids succeed

Ross Dress for Less® partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas to help local kids succeed

In-store fundraiser invites customers to support youth programs and build brighter futures ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) — Ross Dress for Less is once again investing in brighter futures by partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas through its annual Help Local Kids Succeed in-store fundraising campaign. From Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, […]

Equest Announces 2026 Board of Directors

Equest Announces 2026 Board of Directors

DALLAS, TX (February 3, 2026) – Equest, one of North Texas’ leading nonprofits providing equine-assisted services for children and adults with diverse needs, is proud to announce its 22-member Board of Directors for 2026. The organization welcomes eight new board members and a slate of officers who will provide governance, leadership, and advocacy to help […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse’s ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ opens Friday, Feb. 6

Rockwall Community Playhouse’s ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ opens Friday, Feb. 6

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s fabulous musical, Bonnie & Clyde, opens this Friday, Feb. 6 at Rockwall Community Playhouse.  Located at 609 E. Rusk Street in downtown Rockwall, this marvelous show opens on Friday and runs through Feb. 22.  Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00.  Tickets […]

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

Drink, Dine, Unwind: Unleashing the Good Life

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes you crave moments that feel both joyful and grounding — the kind that remind you how good simple things can be: great wine, live music, and a welcoming place to gather. That’s exactly how we began 2026 during a recent visit to Paws 4 […]

Local Law Firm Contributes to Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office

Local Law Firm Contributes to Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 2, 2026) The law firm of Liechty, McGinnis, Berryman & Bowen, LLP, has made a significant donation of high quality office furniture to the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. “The timing was providential,” according to Lorne Liechty, a Founding Partner of the Firm and a Rockwall County Commissioner.  “Our law firm is […]

Rockwall assisted living resident to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 104 years young!

Rockwall assisted living resident to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 104 years young!

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2026) Agnes Marcile Graham Smithson is about to turn 104! Born March 7, 1922, in Arkansas, Marcile was raised on a farm alongside two brothers and two sisters. In 1938, she married the love of her life, Robert Lansing “Lance” Smithson, and the couple shared 57 years of marriage until his […]

Chocolate Indulgence Returns to Support Women In Need Domestic Violence Shelter

Chocolate Indulgence Returns to Support Women In Need Domestic Violence Shelter

Taking A Stand With Sweets ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 8, 2025) Women In Need (WIN), a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting men, women, and children through domestic violence, is excited to announce that its signature fundraising event, Chocolate Indulgence, is returning this year at an all-new and highly anticipated location: The Five01, a stunning venue on […]

Printed with Love — Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s Issue is Hot off the Press

Printed with Love — Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s Issue is Hot off the Press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 30, 2026) — Our Valentine’s-themed print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County, featuring submitted stories from local couples about how they met. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’ll draw names from among those who shared their love stories and award gifts from […]

Introducing RB’s Sound House & Art Collective: A New Cultural Hub for Rockwall’s Music, Comedy and Art Community

Introducing RB’s Sound House & Art Collective: A New Cultural Hub for Rockwall’s Music, Comedy and Art Community

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2026) – RB’s Sound House & Art Collective will officially open its studio doors soon in Rockwall Square, bringing a vibrant new space dedicated to supporting local musicians, producers, and visual artists. Founded by Randy Aragon (artist name Russo Binks), RB’s Sound House is a grassroots effort to cultivate culture and creativity […]