Book-in photo of Jeffrey Flowers ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2025) Last week, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Rowlett resident Jeffrey Bennett Flowers, 46, for Murder. The same jury assessed a Life sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 382nd Judicial District Court Judge Brett Hall presided over the four-day […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) It’s a pleasant September morning as I write to you, heralded by the rooster crowing at the appropriate sunrise hour today (sometimes he gets confused on timing.) The garden is amazing in its beauty, and I am thankful for the spectacular season we have had. Blooming is still abundant. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) We would like to introduce ourselves to the community! We are a sensory gym and a safe haven for all children. What exactly is a “sensory gym?” It’s a place where you exercise both your body and mind in a way that promotes sensory development and regulation. Many children both […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way 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 community-driven coverage—online and in […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2025) – At the September 15 meeting, the Rockwall City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and property tax rate. The FY 2026 budget runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The adopted tax rate for FY 2026 is $0.25750 per $100 of valuation. The $54 million budget […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2025) – It’s time to think pink, give back, and celebrate women’s health in style! The 13th Annual Pink Party is happening October 2 at Willis Fine Jewelry, benefiting the Health Center of Helping Hands, is thrilled to invite you to the annual Pink Party — a fabulous evening of fun and philanthropy dedicated […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2025) – The Rockwall Art League hosted its signature event of the year Sept. 12-14 at Cavender Nissan, celebrating talented artists from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The 25th Annual Juried Fine Art Show & Sale featured 111 artists presenting 182 original works of art. Kay Byfield served as judge. She began […]
Rockwall, TX (September 15, 2025) – The local chapter of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mother’s Clubs will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. All area Aggie moms are welcome to join us in supporting our Aggies from home! Aggie Moms meet at the Ebby Halliday office located […]
Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights Flavor fighters, register to enter here. ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 p.m. […]
Check presentation held Sept. 6 at Sprouts Farmers Market – Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 9, 2025)—As part of an orchestrated $3 million donation effort across all Sprouts Farmers Markets locations in the United States on Saturday, Sept. 6, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation presented a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas at […]