ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2025) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County is turning up the heat this winter with its 2026 Chili Challenge for Children, set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall. The community chili cook-off will bring together local teams, churches, businesses, and chili lovers for a day filled with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2025) I’m not sure I can find the perfect words to describe what unfolded last night behind Encounter Church in Fate—but I’ll try. Turnbuckles & Toys, the Toys for Tots pro-wrestling fundraiser presented by Rockwall Toys for Tots and EPW (Ephesians Pro Wrestling), delivered a level of intensity, heart, and unexpected […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2025) Rockwall resident Rhonda Wright is stitching comfort and compassion into the lives of seniors at the Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Storrs Street. Last week, Wright personally delivered a collection of handmade lap quilts to residents of the skilled nursing home — each created with care, color, and the belief […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) – The Rockwall Police Department is excited to introduce Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 Nessa, the newest addition to our investigation team. K9 Nessa, a two-year-old black English Labrador retriever, is specially trained to locate hidden electronic storage devices, including thumb drives, cell phones, SD cards, tablets and hard drives […]
Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Jason Aaron Smith ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2025) This week, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Jason Aaron Smith, 46, for the offense of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle. After hearing evidence in the punishment phase of the trial, the jury deliberated less than ten minutes before […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 21 , 2025) —Our holiday print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County. 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 […]
Royse City, TX (November 20, 2025) – Intown Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company based in North Texas, has announced a partnership with Paper for Water to help provide clean, running water to families within the Navajo Nation. The partnership was officially announced during Paper for Water’s annual event, where Intown Plumbing owners Brittany and Michael […]
Nathan Gordhamer, Elle Bond, Aidon Harris, and Zadyn Smith from Royse City High School hope to secure their place in the TMEA All-State Choir Royse City, TX (November 20, 2025) – The Royse City ISD Choir program is celebrating success, with students from both the high school and middle school levels earning significant regional honors […]
Royse City, TX (November 17, 2025) – Royse City ISD and the Royse City Police Department are excited to announce the launch of the “Blue Bulldog Santa” program, a new initiative designed to bring holiday cheer and support to students and families in need across the district. This special program is a collaborative effort between […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 14, 2025) — Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is proud to announce the success of its First Annual Gumbo Cook-Off, where the community came together in true Cajun spirit to raise more than $1,500 for Givingmas, an East Dallas-based nonprofit that walks alongside families as they overcome barriers and build lasting […]