Drink. Dine. Unwind. | Former NFL player from Rockwall presents an evening of Wagyu & whiskey

Drink. Dine. Unwind. | Former NFL player from Rockwall presents an evening of Wagyu & whiskey

Former NFL player Vernon Edwards of Rockwall welcomes editor Dawn Redig to an evening of whiskey and Wagyu. EDITOR’S NOTE From the football field to the farm My husband Richard and I recently had the honor of attending a private dining experience in a new downtown Dallas venue, hosted by 95 Farms American Wagyu and […]

Safe Harbor: When it comes to water safety, our community is all in

Safe Harbor: When it comes to water safety, our community is all in

From left, diver Chris Golden, diver Jason Harris, District Executive Director Harold Young of JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, dive team leader Mike Hamilton, diver Kerry Krueger, and diver Bobby Gladu. Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – Raised on the salty shores of Corpus Christi, Bobby Gladu began scuba diving at age 13 and has […]

Summer’s here and Blue Ribbon News’ July issue is hot off the press

Summer’s here and Blue Ribbon News’ July issue is hot off the press

Hello summer, hello good news! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click here to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source for uplifting local stories and […]

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA invites area educators to the Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast on July 30

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA invites area educators to the Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast on July 30

Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2025) – The annual J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Teachers Prayer Breakfast, dedicated to the professional educators who serve area schools and districts, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 at 6:45a.m. An open invitation is extended to all Rockwall County area teachers and educators to join community members and YMCA leaders for a […]

Rockwall High School student graduates from Texas Boys State

Rockwall High School student graduates from Texas Boys State

Austin, TX (June 18, 2025) – The American Legion, Department of Texas, today announced that Nico Patrick of Rockwall High School has graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State. During the week, the delegate was elected to County Chief Justice for the Court of Appeals. Nico led several elected associates in a review of […]

City of Rockwall purchases historic First United Methodist Church

City of Rockwall purchases historic First United Methodist Church

Rockwall, TX (June 12, 2025) – The City of Rockwall is proud to announce the purchase of the historic First United Methodist Church building, originally constructed in 1913, located near Downtown Rockwall. This landmark acquisition reflects the City’s commitment to preserving Rockwall’s rich history while enhancing its cultural and community offerings. In the early 1910s, […]

Rockwall Rotary Club celebrates 85 years of Service Above Self

Rockwall Rotary Club celebrates 85 years of Service Above Self

Rockwall, TX (June 11, 2025) – The Rockwall Rotary Club recently marked a major milestone: its 85th anniversary. “An incredible feat,” said outgoing club president Darby Nielsen, who welcomed Rotarians and guests to the May 29 celebration at Rotary Hall. The evening honored decades of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference—true to […]

Operation Soteria Shield: Multi-agency crackdown rescues 109 children, nets 244 arrests in child exploitation cases

Operation Soteria Shield: Multi-agency crackdown rescues 109 children, nets 244 arrests in child exploitation cases

FBI Dallas and North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announce the results of Operation Soteria Shield (June 11, 2025) – The North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and FBI Dallas’s North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force announce the conclusion of Operation Soteria Shield, a month-long collaborative enforcement effort conducted in April […]

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