ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2026) — Rain in the forecast? No problem. Not even a cold, rainy North Texas morning could dampen the enthusiasm of the sold-out crowd that climbed aboard for a 4-hour journey through Rockwall County’s rich and fascinating past—an experience that proved history isn’t just something you read…it’s something you feel. Hosted […]
HEATH, TX (April 3, 2026) There are places you go… and then there are places you’re invited into. Spaces designed not for the rush of everyday life, but for those rare moments when time slows, conversation deepens, and every detail feels intentionally refined. Recently, our Blue Ribbon News team experienced just that during an exclusive […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026) The next Rowlett Reviews Book Club program will be April 21st – a book review will be presented by Monica Shaw called “The Outlaw Noble Salt” written by Amy Harmon. Blending historical fact with fiction, this book is also a romance, reimagining the final years of Butch Cassidy as he […]
Grace Pesek from the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall received support from the Dye Foundation Scholarship and plans to attend Tarleton State University. Funds are distributed over four years, up to $5k per semester DALLAS, TEXAS – Twenty one North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $288K over the next four years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026)— Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are marking the Easter season through acts of service, seeking to follow the example of Jesus Christ by loving and serving others. Congregations partnered with two local nonprofits for projects to support children and families in need, providing both […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents who have primary custody of grandchildren age 18 and younger. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for day care or summer […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) First Christian Church Rockwall’s Outreach project for March was collecting items to make snack bags for The Stewpot in downtown Dallas. They packed 82 bags to be delivered. Every month the church has a different “Meet the Need”. The previoius month they supported the Souper Bowl of Caring, donating […]
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 31, 2026) As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation invites the community to step back in time and rediscover the stories that shaped the place we call home. The nonprofit organization will kick off its America’s 250 celebration with the inaugural Texas Time Bus Tour […]