ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) — When Rockwall resident and United States Postal Service mail carrier Elizabeth reached out to Blue Ribbon News, it was with a simple but heartfelt goal: to shine a light on someone she calls “an extraordinary individual.” Having met Monty Norvell about 10 years ago through their work—and now calling […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2026) — Shake Shack is bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to Rockwall with the opening of a new location on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The restaurant will be located at 568 E Interstate 30, in the former Taco Cabana space, and marks the brand’s 30th Shack in […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall City Council Place 4 and Place 6 in the upcoming election. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30PM at The Center (108 E. Washington St). The event will be open to the public, and also […]
The Y must raise additional funds in community support to unlock funds. ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is moving forward with a strategic fundraising initiative to replace and expand the natatorium’s roof. To accelerate its $5.2M capital campaign, the Y has been offered a $500K challenge grant from […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) – In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a leading provider of technology solutions tailored for correctional facilities. OverWatch™ utilizes wireless wearable sensors to continuously monitor essential […]
Sophia leading a technique session with 6th and 7th-grade students at a local workshop. Sophia DuPont honored with the Highest Award in Girl Scouting ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) Sophia DuPont, a senior at Rockwall High School and a member of Troop 5411, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) On March 25, 2026, Judge David Rakow of the 439th Judicial District Court sentenced Dallas County resident, James William Travis, 44, to ten years in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated Third or More. Travis was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on March 10, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 26, 2026) Students from Rockwall County 4-H’s GLOBE (Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education) Cohort are turning leadership into action with a community-wide Impact Drive for Foster Teens, focused on providing essential hygiene and personal care items to youth facing instability. The initiative is led by Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, high school […]