ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Our story starts over 67 years ago when a new girl joined our youth group at church and caught my eye. I was very interested in dating her. I was looking for opportunities to invite her out on a date. She brought her high school annual to church for all her […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Sometimes the best love stories don’t begin with fireworks. They begin with friendly neighbors, crossed paths, and a little help from fate. Our story starts in Heath, in the Buffalo Creek community, where my parents were friends with the man who lived right next door. They were always telling me […]
Rockwall, TX (February 9, 2026) – Rockwall County resident Debbie Vines (along with her husband, Bob) is a producer for Dot Conner, Webtective, an entertaining, family friendly film now streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube! Released in association with Pangea Pictures, local partners also include Jeff & Laura Hughes, Nancy Woodall Priddy, […]
Royse City ISD Superintendent, Dr. Amy Anderson, speaks to the positive impact the Rotary Club continues to make by recognizing students and connecting with the community. Royse City, TX (February 9, 2026) – RCISD is grateful for the continued support of the Rotary Club of Royse City. At this month’s meeting, two students were recognized […]
Chuck and Eva Hummel “NOW”. Photo by Jill Cornelius with JC-Originals Photography. ‘Single But Looking’ ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 8, 2026) Long before dating apps and swipes, romance sometimes arrived on four wheels—with a bumper sticker. It was the early 1980s, and I was working as an apartment leasing agent in Garland. One rainy day, […]
FATE, TX (February 6, 2026) — The City of Fate is excited to announce the launch of its new community-wide Citizens Academy, set to begin this spring. Applications are now officially open and will close on Monday, February 16. Fate Citizen’s Academy is designed to give residents an inside look at how their local government operates. Participants […]
Photo by Heather Lanae Photography. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2026) – Blake and I moved to Dallas on the exact same day — though we didn’t discover that until much later. He came for work, and I arrived from Argentina to study abroad as an international student. At the time, we had no idea how our […]
Jamie Muscato (left) and Frances Mayli McCann (right) in the Original West End Production of The Great Gatsby. (c) Johan Persson Dallas, TX (February 5, 2026) – The party’s roaring in Dallas! Broadway Dallas is thrilled to present the North Texas premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY from February 17 to March 1 at the Music Hall […]
Sandra and Mitch Ownby “NOW” by Kristi Dickinson Photography. Editor’s Note: 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 […]
Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2026) – It’s always nice to start the week with a feel-good job. After a long week of ice, cold temperatures, and winter weather, Monday arrived with warm sunshine — the perfect setting for a truly special tree transplant. This live oak was originally planted many years ago as a tiny […]