ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 23 , 2025) —Our April print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall County this week, but you can preview a digital version of our special “Go Blue for Kids” issue right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve served as Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2025) – Celebrate Rockwall’s 171st birthday as the city commemorates Founders Day on Saturday, May 17. The free festival takes place both in downtown Rockwall and at Harry Myers Park, with a robust lineup of family programming that begins at 8 a.m. downtown and culminates that evening with high-energy performances by […]
Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2025) – My husband and I embarked upon an awe-inspiring journey into history during a recent media preview event of Titanic-The Exhibition! I received my 1st class boarding pass as 52-year-old Mrs. Helen Churchill Candee, an author from Washington D.C. assigned to stateroom E63. Richard boarded as 32-year-old Arthur Gordon McCrae, a […]
Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2025) – Blue Ribbon News is excited to be nominated for an award at the upcoming Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on February 27! Being considered for the Excellence in Customer Focus award is an incredible honor, and we are grateful to be included amongst other outstanding businesses […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – New Mission, New Vision, New Goals! As we step into a new year, we rolled out a freshly updated mission and vision statement after ours has served us well for over 10 years. In 2025, it’s our goal to stay committed to growth, excellence and innovation to support and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Join Women In Need Feb. 14 at Hidden Creek for Chocolate Indulgence, an evening filled with decadent desserts, entertainment, and heartfelt support for a vital cause. For over 41 years, WIN has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties. This past year, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Love is “a many-splendored thing,” according to an old book/song/movie title. Those who have fallen in love will agree. But there is one facet of love that makes a person ill: lovesickness. This could be due to distance, or a break-up, or else that northern exposure side of love […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – It’s no secret that David and Brenda Hughes have been lighting up their home in The Shores for many years with a dazzling Christmas display. Each December, countless families gather on Plummer Drive in Rockwall to experience the grand extravaganza, and to pay tribute to their late son, Nathaniel, by […]
It is the true story of perfect timings, numerical milestones, and a lot of faith… In the end, we met and married five months to the day. We moved to Germany ten days later and we celebrated 26 years of marriage just this past year. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – I usually like to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]