Rockwall County (June 27, 2025) – Many people’s first venture into canning is either through pickles or jams because they are nearly failsafe when following the recommended guidelines for preserving foods. My first start was pickled jalapeños and to this day it is still a staple in my cupboard. I’m going to give a step […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – “This was the best day ever!” That’s how Victoria, a student from the Junior Master Gardener program at Dorris A. Jones Elementary School, summed up her experience after the first day of class. She’s just one of the proud ‘Jones Garden Warriors’—the first JMG graduating class at Jones Elementary, […]
News You Should Know from the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Rockwall isn’t just growing—it’s thriving. And behind that momentum is a community that believes in partnership, purpose, and progress. At the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, we exist to connect the dots between business success and quality of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – For Brett Packer, the YMCA has always been more than a place to play—it’s been a second home, a leadership incubator, and a place where generations of his family have found connection, purpose, and belonging. His story began in 1970, as a boy running drills on the football fields […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – On a warm Texas evening, beneath a canopy of old pecan trees and the golden glow of string lights, a country-fair-themed fundraiser springs to life. The scent of sizzling Bootsburgers fills the air, mingling with the sound of country music. A backdrop of blue ribbons and botanical charm sets […]
From left, diver Chris Golden, diver Jason Harris, District Executive Director Harold Young of JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, dive team leader Mike Hamilton, diver Kerry Krueger, and diver Bobby Gladu. Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – Raised on the salty shores of Corpus Christi, Bobby Gladu began scuba diving at age 13 and has […]
Rockwall, TX (June 22, 2025) – A little rain didn’t put the brakes on the recent Blue Tie Guy Family Fun Fest at Dallas Karting Complex! Despite puddles on the track, the race to support the Children’s Advocacy Center never slowed down. Whether you revved with Team Debbie or rooted for Team Bobby, this high-octane […]
Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2025) – This past Father’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invited the community to help us honor all kinds of fatherly love—including the kind that comes with tail wags and belly rubs! Here’s a round of a-paws to all the guys who throw tennis balls, share snacks under the table, and never […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – While gardening may be an art form all its own, producing art from the garden can be as rewarding as the work put into the garden itself. Flower arranging, in its many forms, may be what comes to mind first. However, arrangements don’t last long. What if you want […]