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 […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – In May, as we celebrate National Small Business Week, it’s tempting to offer only applause and cheer. Yes, our small businesses are resilient, creative, and generous. They are the lifeblood of the Rockwall area and countless towns across America. But if we stop at feel-good slogans, we do them—and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2025) – Do high-school students still suffer the required reading of books written hundreds of years ago? As a teenager, I had little interest in an assignment to read Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But I became hooked and read more of his plays, which kept me up past midnight—unable to […]
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – Summer is here and camp is in session! Our Blue Ribbon News Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for all ages. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2025) – In North Texas, where sports and community go hand in hand, a team at AmeriSports Rockwall is serving up success and sportsmanship with a powerful story that began with prayer. Last year, Coach Steve Hutcheson and his wife Vanette, with the support of the AmeriSports Rockwall Volleyball Director, Maggie […]