ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026)— Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are marking the Easter season through acts of service, seeking to follow the example of Jesus Christ by loving and serving others. Congregations partnered with two local nonprofits for projects to support children and families in need, providing both […]
GARLAND, Texas – April 2, 2026 – With spring weather comes the opportunity to tackle outdoor projects around the yard, but digging before locating underground utility lines can lead to serious injuries, service outages and expensive repairs. National Safe Digging Month begins today and continues throughout the month of April as an opportunity for Atmos Energy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) First Christian Church Rockwall’s Outreach project for March was collecting items to make snack bags for The Stewpot in downtown Dallas. They packed 82 bags to be delivered. Every month the church has a different “Meet the Need”. The previoius month they supported the Souper Bowl of Caring, donating […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 2, 2026) Spring is in full swing, and for our Blue Ribbon News crew that means we’re busy accepting submissions for our 2026 Summer Camp Spotlight. Each year this helfpul online guide at blueribbonnews.com features local (Rockwall County area) summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation invites the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) — When Rockwall resident and United States Postal Service mail carrier Elizabeth reached out to Blue Ribbon News, it was with a simple but heartfelt goal: to shine a light on someone she calls “an extraordinary individual.” Having met Monty Norvell about 10 years ago through their work—and now calling […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2026) — Shake Shack is bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to Rockwall with the opening of a new location on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The restaurant will be located at 568 E Interstate 30, in the former Taco Cabana space, and marks the brand’s 30th Shack in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 31, 2026) – Each year, the Rockwall Noon Rotary hosts a special recognition that underscores values of service and commitment while shining a light on local heroes – our first responders – who put their lives on the line every day. In a spirit of gratitude and deep appreciation, the event brings […]