Grace Pesek from the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall received support from the Dye Foundation Scholarship and plans to attend Tarleton State University. Funds are distributed over four years, up to $5k per semester DALLAS, TEXAS – Twenty one North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $288K over the next four years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 6, 2026)— In honor of America’s 250th birthday, VineCrafters Winery is launching a new Patriotic Dinner Series, featuring two immersive spring events and the debut of guest chef Karl Wilhelm—a classically trained European chef bringing refined technique to north Texas wine country. Wilhelm trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and began his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 3, 2026) — Rockwall-based author Shanna Upchurch is celebrating a major milestone with the release of her debut children’s book, The Honeybee Highway, published by Disney. The exciting news doesn’t stop there—Upchurch already has three additional titles slated for release with major (Big Five) publishers over the next two years. To mark […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026)— Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are marking the Easter season through acts of service, seeking to follow the example of Jesus Christ by loving and serving others. Congregations partnered with two local nonprofits for projects to support children and families in need, providing both […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 2, 2026) First Christian Church Rockwall’s Outreach project for March was collecting items to make snack bags for The Stewpot in downtown Dallas. They packed 82 bags to be delivered. Every month the church has a different “Meet the Need”. The previoius month they supported the Souper Bowl of Caring, donating […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2026) — When Rockwall resident and United States Postal Service mail carrier Elizabeth reached out to Blue Ribbon News, it was with a simple but heartfelt goal: to shine a light on someone she calls “an extraordinary individual.” Having met Monty Norvell about 10 years ago through their work—and now calling […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2026) — Shake Shack is bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to Rockwall with the opening of a new location on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The restaurant will be located at 568 E Interstate 30, in the former Taco Cabana space, and marks the brand’s 30th Shack in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 31, 2026) – Each year, the Rockwall Noon Rotary hosts a special recognition that underscores values of service and commitment while shining a light on local heroes – our first responders – who put their lives on the line every day. In a spirit of gratitude and deep appreciation, the event brings […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) — The Rockwall County Library will host a special educational program on the Holocaust on Thursday, April 30, featuring a guest speaker from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Anti-Semitism Advisory Commission in Austin. The presentation, titled “Making Sense of the Unimaginable: How Antisemitic Lies Fanned the Flame of Hate […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for Rockwall City Council Place 4 and Place 6 in the upcoming election. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30PM at The Center (108 E. Washington St). The event will be open to the public, and also […]