ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2026) When people talk about what makes a community strong, the conversation often centers around schools, public safety, parks, roads, nonprofits, and quality of life amenities—and those things absolutely matter. But there is one foundational piece that often receives less attention, even though it helps make so much of the rest possible: […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2026) Jackie Chalambaga is next up in our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. Jackie is the daughter of Alma and David Chalambaga. She is a three-year member of the team and is a Rockwall Dance Instructor (RDI) for the 2025-2026 season. Jackie earned the title of Miss Jump Splits for the 2025–2026 […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — The Rockwall Art League and the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony proudly celebrate the success of their recent Symphony of Color gala, which brought together community leaders, local businesses, artists, musicians, volunteers, and residents in support of arts and youth programs across Rockwall County. The gala highlighted the strength and generosity of […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 12, 2026) The Rockwall-Heath High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Todd Bradford, high school administration, and counselors on April 22. Families, the board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders celebrated the accomplishments of these graduating seniors. Each student was […]
Front row from left: Madison Smith, Hannah Radebaugh, Ava Northcutt, Emma Fishman, Camille Barkley, Makayla Schulte, Parker Brott, Blythe Barkley, Lexi Samples, Ella Canaday, Kaitlyn Perez, Campbell Cilio. Back row from left: Lauren Tungcab, Rylee Lyon, Lia Stone, Liz McCalmont, Carys Albers, Sophie Griswold, Lydia Hittle, Myla Brizendine, Elise Doty, Parker Deadman, Delaney Bernard, Camille Smith, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2026) You know how families share streaming accounts? Logins? Maybe even a group text that never sleeps? Well…in our family, we share an Amazon cart. Not a wish list. Not a “save for later.” The actual, live, ready-to-checkout shopping cart. Under my name. It has become our unofficial holding zone for “things […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2026) — Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County celebrated the spirit of service, compassion, and healthy aging during its Older Americans Day Award Celebration held May 8 in recognition of Older Americans Month. This year’s national Older Americans Month theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, informed choices, […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (May 11, 2026) — Local student Marlo Keller, a senior at Royse City High School, has advanced to the semi-finals in the nationwide America’s Favorite Student competition, a campaign that raises funds and awareness for The Planetary Society. Keller is one of the remaining students competing for a place in the finals, and the current round ends on Thursday, May 14. To […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2026) — Blue Ribbon News recently received the following Letter to the Editor from Rachel Gilmore, a student in the Texas Tech K-12 program, who was encouraged to write about a charitable cause and share it with a local news source. We are pleased to publish her thoughtful message encouraging the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2026) — Rockwall ISD proudly announces the 2026 Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year, Jeanette Allison from Dorris A. Jones Elementary and Christopher Bell from Rockwall-Heath High School. Jeanette Allison is a fifth-grade math teacher at Dorris A. Jones Elementary, and has been teaching for 19 years. Eight of […]