ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2026) — Blue Ribbon News recently received the following Letter to the Editor from Rachel Gilmore, a student in the Texas Tech K-12 program, who was encouraged to write about a charitable cause and share it with a local news source. We are pleased to publish her thoughtful message encouraging the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 7, 2026) — Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Judge Mark Russo is among 21 county officials who have completed Leadership 254, a 14-month leadership development program offered by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). Participants were selected through a competitive application process and represent a diverse cross-section of Texas counties […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Rockwall ISD proudly announces the 2026 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year, Jeanette Allison from Dorris A. Jones Elementary and Christopher Bell from Rockwall-Heath High School. Jeanette Allison is a fifth-grade math teacher at Dorris A. Jones Elementary, and has been teaching for 19 years. Eight of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) Parker Deadman is up next in our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Parker is the daughter of Jen and Chase Deadman. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as President for the 2025–2026 year. She holds the prestigious title of Miss Drill Team. She has consistently been recognized […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Sophia DuPont is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Sophia is the daughter of Angie and Brent DuPont. She is a three-year member of the team and currently holds the title of Miss Perfect Beautiful for the 2025–2026 year. Sophia has been recognized as Stingerette of the Week in 2025, as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) Katelyn Illig is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Katelyn is the daughter of Kristin and Tony Illig. She is a three-year member of the team and currently serves as Outreach Representative. Katelyn has been part of outstanding team accomplishments during her time as a Stingerette. She contributed to the ADTS […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2026) For the 10th consecutive year, Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across […]
GARLAND, TX (May 5, 2026) — Garland Independent School District has earned the distinction of H-E-B Texas District of the Year, receiving one of the state’s highest honors in public education along with $100,000 to support continued innovation and student opportunities. The recognition reflects the collective impact of nearly 50,000 students, staff, families, and community […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas (BGCNETX) is expanding summer opportunities for teens with the launch of its Legal Education Mini Camp, made possible through support from the Texas Bar Foundation. The Legal Education Mini Camp is one of eight unique summer camp experiences offered by BGCNETX this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2026) Addie Osborne is next in our Stingerette Senior Spotlight! Addie is the daughter of Barbara and Aaron Osborne. She is a two-year member of the team and serves as Stingerette Chaplain, reflecting her strong leadership, faith, and commitment to serving others. Addie has earned multiple Spirit Girl of the Week […]