Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Adriana Marquez

HEATH, TX (April 20, 2026) Adriana Marquez, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Chastity and Pablo Marquez, serves as Council President of the Heath Highsteppers drill team. Adriana has spent the past 11 years pursuing her passion for dance, training with Just for Kix and later performing as a member of […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Rachel Kapinskis

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Rachel Kapinskis

HEATH, TX (April 17, 2026) Rachel Kapinskis, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, is the daughter of Chris and Amber Shiflett and Kevin Kapinskis. She currently serves as a Line Officer for the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Rachel has spent several years developing her love for dance, training at Royalty Dance Academy for four years […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Charlotte Fieldsmith

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Charlotte Fieldsmith

HEATH, TX (April 13, 2026) Charlotte Fieldsmith is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Joey and Tammy Fieldsmith. She currently serves as the Line Major of the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Charlotte began dancing at a young age, training with Stars of Tomorrow, Royalty Dance Academy, and MPact Dance Studio. Her […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maddy Yocum

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2026) Maddy Yocum is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School and the daughter of Amy and Brad Yocum. She currently serves as the 1st Lieutenant of the Rockwall-Heath High School Highsteppers. Maddy began her dance journey in Pennsylvania at Dance Fusion, where she trained for six years before continuing her passion […]

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

Heath Highstepper Senior Spotlight: Maya Gulati

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 8, 2026) As Captain of the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, Maya Gulati has spent her senior year leading with both skill and dedication. The Rockwall-Heath High School senior, daughter of Rainu and Ajay Gulati, has been passionate about dance for many years, dedicating herself to competitive dance from third through twelfth grade at Rockwall […]

Drink, Dine, Unwind: A First Look Inside The Algiers Club of Heath

Drink, Dine, Unwind: A First Look Inside The Algiers Club of Heath

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 […]

Community Heroes Recognized: Rockwall Noon Rotary honors First Responders at Annual Luncheon

Community Heroes Recognized: Rockwall Noon Rotary honors First Responders at Annual Luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 31, 2026) – Each year, the Rockwall Noon Rotary hosts a special recognition that underscores values of service and commitment while shining a light on local heroes – our first responders – who put their lives on the line every day. In a spirit of gratitude and deep appreciation, the event brings […]

“Making Sense of the Unimaginable”: Rockwall County Library To Host Holocaust Program with Texas State Commission

“Making Sense of the Unimaginable”: Rockwall County Library To Host Holocaust Program with Texas State Commission

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a special educational program on the Holocaust on Thursday, April 30, featuring a guest speaker from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission in Austin. The presentation, titled “Making Sense of the Unimaginable: How Antisemitic Lies Fanned the Flame of Hate […]