Confirmed Measles Case in Rockwall County

Confirmed Measles Case in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Rockwall County Health Authority is notifying residents of a confirmed case of measles identified in Rockwall County. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the positive test result and notified Rockwall County on the evening of February 5, 2026. Case Information The individual was likely exposed […]

How I Met My Mate | Love at First Translate: Blake and Ani Avetisyan Gruenewald

How I Met My Mate | Love at First Translate: Blake and Ani Avetisyan Gruenewald

Photo by Heather Lanae Photography. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2026) – Blake and I moved to Dallas on the exact same day — though we didn’t discover that until much later. He came for work, and I arrived from Argentina to study abroad as an international student. At the time, we had no idea how our […]

How I Met My Mate | A Chance Encounter: Rockwall County residents Sandra and Mitch Ownby

How I Met My Mate | A Chance Encounter: Rockwall County residents Sandra and Mitch Ownby

Sandra and Mitch Ownby “NOW” by Kristi Dickinson Photography. Editor’s Note: Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as […]

Divine Peace Church opens Anchor Early Learning Academy in downtown Rockwall

Divine Peace Church opens Anchor Early Learning Academy in downtown Rockwall

Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2025) – Divine Peace Church announces the opening of Anchor Early Learning Academy, a new Christ-centered childcare program, operating from the downtown Rockwall campus at 305 South Fannin Street. As an expanded ministry of the church, Anchor Early Learning Center partners with families providing an environment where children can thrive spiritually, […]

TradeworX Consulting and Rockwall Capital Group announce strategic partnership

Partnership combines operational expertise and growth capital to help home services businesses scale, professionalize operations, and expand nationally. Rockwall, TX (February 5, 2026) — TradeworX Consulting, a national business advisory firm focused on the handyman and residential trades sector, announced a strategic partnership with Rockwall Capital Group, a Texas-based private investment and consulting firm. The […]

Rockwall ISD student prepares for Super Bowl trip after winning national Kids Heart Challenge prize

Rockwall ISD student prepares for Super Bowl trip after winning national Kids Heart Challenge prize

Rockwall ISD student Chelsie Wood and her parents Clint and Julie are preparing for the experience of a lifetime at Super Bowl LX. Photo by Rockwall ISD Communication Team.  Hands-Only CPR reaches students through the American Heart Association’s in-school programs supports mission critical work to strengthen the chain of survival ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2026) […]

How I Met My Pet: Jaxon Johnson – The Valentine’s Doggie

How I Met My Pet: Jaxon Johnson – The Valentine’s Doggie

Editor’s Note: While our annual How I Met My Mate feature celebrates love stories that bring people together, this Valentine’s issue also makes room for a different kind of soulmate. Here’s a reader-submitted story of a beloved pet whose arrival was just as unexpected and life-changing — a reminder that some of our greatest loves […]

Equest Announces 2026 Board of Directors

Equest Announces 2026 Board of Directors

DALLAS, TX (February 3, 2026) – Equest, one of North Texas’ leading nonprofits providing equine-assisted services for children and adults with diverse needs, is proud to announce its 22-member Board of Directors for 2026. The organization welcomes eight new board members and a slate of officers who will provide governance, leadership, and advocacy to help […]

Rockwall woman delivers handmade lap quilts — and a message of love — to local seniors

Rockwall woman delivers handmade lap quilts — and a message of love — to local seniors

Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2026) – Rockwall resident Rhonda Wright is stitching comfort and compassion into the lives of seniors at the Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Storrs Street. Over the holidays, Wright personally delivered a collection of handmade lap quilts to residents of the skilled nursing home — each created with care, color, and […]