ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County this 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 print—for nearly […]
Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of McLendon-Chisholm, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at his home in Rockwall, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (August 1, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
Including Freebirds Rockwall, 1067 E Interstate 30 Suite 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025)– Freebirds World Burrito is calling on the community to come together for Texas through a special event, Burritos With a Purpose, aimed at helping those impacted by the recent flooding in Kerr County. On Friday, July 25, all burrito profits from all […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025) On Wednesday, July 22, 2025, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Michael Joe Ray, 47, of the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. The jury sentenced Ray to Seventeen (17) years and 1 day in prison with the […]
Royse City, TX (July 23, 2025) – Alex is an enthusiastic, imaginative, and friendly nine-year-old boy, who lives in Royse City with his parents Carl and Amanda. Like any other child his age, Alex loves Legos and Minecraft, where he can create worlds limited only to his imagination. But Alex also has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, […]
Dennis Lewis poses with Casey Troxclair, American Subcontractors Association-North Texas Chapter President, after being recognized by his peers in the construction industry. Rockwall leader recognized for decades of service to the construction industry and community ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) The American Subcontractors Association – North Texas Chapter (ASA-NTC) has presented its distinguished Impact Award […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) Motorcycle enthusiasts, community champions, and families from across Rockwall County and beyond—mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 21 as the 10th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride rolls out in support of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC). Hosted by America’s Guardians Law Enforcement/Public Safety Motorcycle Club TX28A, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) I am still the age of ten within. I feel my youth, in a body that is well into the last third of life. My thoughts are better cultivated now; perspectives developed from years of soaring and sometimes plodding through. My spirit remains a tanned, towheaded sprite leaping from the dock […]