HEATH, TX (April 3, 2026) There are places you go… and then there are places you’re invited into. Spaces designed not for the rush of everyday life, but for those rare moments when time slows, conversation deepens, and every detail feels intentionally refined. Recently, our Blue Ribbon News team experienced just that during an exclusive […]
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 […]
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 COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a special educational program on the Holocaust on Thursday, April 30, featuring a guest speaker from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission in Austin. The presentation, titled “Making Sense of the Unimaginable: How Antisemitic Lies Fanned the Flame of Hate […]
Star-studded line-up returns to Tate Farms July 18 ROCKWALL, TX (March 11, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is turning up the volume for a good cause with its 3rd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 at Tate Farms, 12992 FM 548. One of the county’s most anticipated […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2026)— Fresh off being named the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Award winner for Community Involvement and Impact, HomeBank Texas continues its commitment to protecting and empowering the community. The locally owned bank, with locations in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with the Texas Bankers Association to present a […]
Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Rowlett, TX (March 21, 2026) – Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAS) will help more cats in the North Texas area get healthy, adoption-ready, and into loving homes. The $50,000 grant will […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2026) — Rockwall County has partnered with Freese and Nichols, Inc., an engineering and planning firm, to update its Thoroughfare Plan in preparation for continued growth and evolving transportation needs across the region. This long-range plan will help guide future roadway connections, preserve key corridors, and support safe and efficient […]