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 26, 2026) – Spring has a way of bringing new energy to Rockwall County. Trees begin to bloom, restaurant patios fill with families, and our community seems to become even more active. There’s another sign of spring that often goes unnoticed — the glowing “Open” signs lighting up in storefront windows across […]
Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2026) – Delight is when you get to enjoy the “fruits of your labor” from the garden. Sadness is when your plants succumb to the elements, and you harvest nothing but disappointment. Even experienced gardeners can have pitfalls. Planting and tending a garden can require a lot of time, energy, and […]
Rockwall County, TX (March 24, 2026) – Meet little Chloe. She is young, afraid, and disoriented. The last thing she remembers is her parents fighting — as they often do — but this time a police officer was there. This time, she was the one being taken away. Her head hurts. Is Mommy okay? Where […]
Seek not to understand that thou mayest believe but believe that thou mayest understand. –Saint Augustine Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2026) – My son’s modern home features invisible doors in the hallway—paneled walls without doorframes, knobs, or hinges. However, touch a flat disk on certain panels and—surprise—a bathroom or a closet is revealed. We can […]
Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2026) – April is a time to come together as a community and shine a light on something that matters deeply – protecting our children and giving them every chance to grow, thrive, and feel safe. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month, the color blue becomes a symbol […]
Rockwall County, TX (March 22, 2026) – The Rockwall County Rainbow Room is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the immediate and ongoing needs of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Working in partnership with Child Protective Services (CPS), the Rainbow Room serves as a vital resource for some of the county’s most vulnerable […]
Rockwall, TX (March 21, 2026) – Across communities everywhere, spring means one thing: kids are back outside riding bikes, scooters, and exploring their neighborhoods again. For many families, it’s a simple joy of childhood – the freedom to ride down the street, meet friends at the park, or cruise around the block. But as bikes […]
Rockwall County, TX (March 19, 2026) – Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and free from harm. Yet the reality is stark: 1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect each year (Centers for Disease Control). It’s a statistic that feels distant—until we remember it includes children right here in Rockwall County. As […]
REAL.GOOD.NEWS. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 19, 2026) —Our April print edition is blooming with good news and will land in mailboxes across Rockwall County next week! As spring takes root, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off with a free “Go Blue for Kids” community event at Standard Service. Inside, our pages are filled with inspiring […]