ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 12, 2026) The Rockwall-Heath High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Todd Bradford, high school administration, and counselors on April 22. Families, the board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders celebrated the accomplishments of these graduating seniors. Each student was […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 12, 2026) Rockwall-Heath High School senior and standout member of the Stage Hawks Theatre Company, Towdah Kiima, earned high recognition at the 15th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, May 2. Towdah won the Outstanding Lead Performer Award for his […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (May 11, 2026) — Local student Marlo Keller, a senior at Royse City High School, has advanced to the semi-finals in the nationwide America’s Favorite Student competition, a campaign that raises funds and awareness for The Planetary Society. Keller is one of the remaining students competing for a place in the finals, and the current round ends on Thursday, May 14. To […]
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 […]