Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery farewell as he exited the U.S. Congress, advising fellow legislators “You may all go…and I will go to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2025) – The City of Rockwall, the Rockwall Police Department, and Rockwall Fire Department invite residents to join their neighbors for Texas Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. This annual event encourages communities to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside […]
Major in Munchies How about an after-school snack? Joy, an 8-year-old Akita belonging to Doris and Tom Richards with T&D Construction, is hungry after a day of learning new tricks. ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2025) These fun-loving furballs have been living their best summer alongside their human sidekicks. Now, as the school year begins and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) Kenda Culpepper, Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney, has been elected as the 2025-2026 Chair of the Texas Bar Foundation. The Texas Bar Foundation was founded in 1965 by attorneys dedicated to advancing justice and improving the legal profession. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, the Foundation is over 11,000 members strong […]
Donation Secures Naming Rights to Natatorium, Supports Expansion Efforts ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2025) – In a landmark show of support for the health and vitality of Rockwall County, HomeBank Texas is proud to announce a $500,000 financial gift to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall in support of its ongoing $5.2 million Capital Campaign to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – The City of Rockwall will begin the decommissioning process for the Squabble Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 2219 Dickson Lane, on Monday, August 18, 2025. The facility, in continuous operation since 1975, has served the community for five decades and is now being retired as part of the […]
Meet the dream team making this year’s ‘Wings of Wisdom’ Gala take flight! From left: Kelsey Curbo, Joanna Razowski, Maureen Cook, Dianna Johnson, Susan Canales, and Debbie Cribari. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 12, 2025)It’s a season of celebration and purpose as the 8th Annual Wings of Wisdom Gala, Inspiring Generations, takes flight on Friday, October 18 […]
Dennis Lewis celebrates with his wife, Clarissa, at ASA’s annual awards night. Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2025) – The American Subcontractors Association – North Texas Chapter (ASA-NTC) has presented its distinguished Impact Award to Rockwall’s own Dennis Lewis, Vice President of Potter Concrete, Ltd., an Irving-based concrete subcontractor. The honor — awarded only four times […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 11,2025) Rockwall County Helping Hands invites the community to its upcoming Resource Fair and Grand Opening Celebration of the new Social Services Building. The event will feature a variety of local agencies offering helpful resources, including: North Texas Food Bank SNAP Bus North Texas Food Bank Nutrition Team Alliance Bank Moncrief Cancer […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County this 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 community-driven coverage—online and in print—for nearly […]