Southside community honors legacy and unity at Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Blue Ribbon News 6/24 9:53A Editor

Contributed by Bourn Avenue–Southside Coalition ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2025) – Under clear skies and a strong sense of unity, the Southside community of Rockwall came together Saturday, June 21, to celebrate Juneteenth at Gloria Williams Park....

City of Rockwall invites community to Parks & Open Space Town Hall and Visioning Workshop

Blue Ribbon News 6/24 9:43A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (June 24, 2025) – The City of Rockwall is inviting residents to share their voice and vision for the future of parks, trails, and recreational spaces at a community-wide Parks Open Space Town Hall and Visioning Workshop. The event...

Pedal to the Cause

Blue Ribbon News 6/22 8:41A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 22, 2025) A little rain didn’t put the brakes on the recent Blue Tie Guy Family Fun Fest at Dallas Karting Complex! Despite puddles on the track, the race to support the Children’s Advocacy Center never slowed down. Whether you...

Pup Culture: Dogs & their Dads

Blue Ribbon News 6/22 7:38A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2025) This past Father’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invited the community to help us honor all kinds of fatherly love—including the kind that comes with tail wags and belly rubs! Here’s a round of a-paws to all the guys who...

Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA invites area educators to the Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast on...

Blue Ribbon News 6/19 9:22A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2025) The annual J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Teachers Prayer Breakfast, dedicated to the professional educators who serve area schools and districts, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 at 6:45a.m. An open invitation is extended to...

Rockwall High School student graduates from Texas Boys State

Blue Ribbon News 6/18 4:53A Melanie M

Austin, TX (June 18, 2025) – The American Legion, Department of Texas, today announced that Nico Patrick of Rockwall High School has graduated from the American Legion Texas Boys State. During the week, the delegate was elected to County Chief...

Rockwall ISD Budget Update: Legislative actions and district ongoing funding challenges

Blue Ribbon News 6/18 4:22A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 18, 2025) Following the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Rockwall ISD appreciates the Legislature’s effort in public education through House Bill 2 (HB2) aimed at teacher pay, school safety, and operational support. These...

Meet Michelle, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 6/16 4:38A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2025) Meet Michelle! This sweet 1-year old is current on vaccines, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, and spayed. She can be a little shy at first—but just give her a second to warm up and she is all about love! Although we don...

PUBLIC NOTICE: FENCE VARIANCE – 637 Moraine Way

City of Heath TX 6/12 8:16A City Hall

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Heath, Texas will hold a public hearing at a meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Heath City Hall, 200 Laurence Dr., Heath, Texas. The following item will be...

Rockwall Amateur Radio Club to participate in Field Day 2025

Blue Ribbon News 6/11 9:20A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 11, 2025) The Rockwall Amateur Radio Club is a participant in the annual Amateur Radio Relay League Field Day beginning Saturday, June 28 at 1pm and continuing until 1pm on Sunday, June 29. One of the purposes of amateur radio...

Rockwall County CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training open to the public

Blue Ribbon News 6/11 8:51A Melanie M

Rockwall County (June 11, 2025) The Rockwall Sheriff’s Office is hosting a CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training on Saturday June 28th from 9am – 12pm inside Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse at 1111 E. Yellow...

Rockwall County Commissioners Court County Court honors Library Friends, Women Veterans, and Boys &...

Blue Ribbon News 6/10 11:48A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 10, 2025)  The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Friends of the Rockwall County Library for their dedication to supporting the library through their time, funding, and involvement in lifelong learning....

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy announces plans to seek second term

Blue Ribbon News 6/10 10:14A Melanie M

Rockwall County (June 10, 2025) Commissioner John Stacy is excited to announce that he will be seeking a second term in office. “I ran on a simple platform of being a full-time commissioner, curtail spending, and being a voice for the people of...

Trump deploying National Guard to Los Angeles as immigration protests ramp up after citywide ICE...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 6/7 8:17P Austin Turner

The Trump administration announced Saturday it was deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to large-scale protests that erupted Saturday following dozens of arrests Friday in citywide...

Williams Middle School student earns state recognition in School Bus Safety poster contest

Blue Ribbon News 6/6 5:07A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 6, 2025) Williams Middle School eighth-grade student Ashton F. has achieved high honors in the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) School Bus Safety Poster Contest, earning both regional and state-level...