HomeBank Texas presents $500,000 gift for future of Rockwall’s YMCA

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 10:35A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2025) Community members, local dignitaries, and YMCA representatives gathered last week to celebrate a milestone moment for Rockwall’s future: the official check presentation from HomeBank Texas to support the expansion of...

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 kicks off with dynamic team-building retreat

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 6:58A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX — October 7, 2025 — The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 launched their leadership journey on October 3rd with an engaging and energizing two-day retreat held at Stony Ranch in Ponder, Texas, led by Dick Hammond, also known as...

Meet Garth, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 4:54A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2025) Hi, I’m Garth! I’m a brown and black tabby kitten with the cutest spotted belly. My favorite hobbies are playing with wand toys and being cuddled.  I’m still nervous with loud sounds or voices, so I would relax more...

Rockwall ISD congratulates over 250 students receiving College Board National Recognition

Blue Ribbon News 10/6 7:27A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 6, 2025) A total of 259 recognitions were awarded to high school juniors and seniors from the College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement. Rockwall ISD students are recognized in two...

Rockwall’s Rhyan Cannon advances to the Quarter Finals in the National Face of Halloween...

Blue Ribbon News 10/3 7:33A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 3, 2025) Rockwall local, Rhyan Cannon has made it to the final rounds in Colossal’s Face of Halloween competition! The nationwide campaign raises funds and awareness for Starlight Children’s Foundation, whose mission is to...

Jennifer Fogg announces reelection campaign as Rockwall County Clerk

Blue Ribbon News 10/1 3:42A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (October 1, 2025) Jennifer Fogg has officially announced her reelection campaign as Rockwall County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. Fogg was appointed to the position in December 2020 and elected by the citizens in...

Rockwall County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: Questions answered

Blue Ribbon News 9/29 11:21A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (September 29, 2025) Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the Rockwall County budget are explained below. For additional  information, Rockwall County Judge Frank New offers a video explaining the process behind...

The Great Gatsby takes the stage at Rockwall High School

Blue Ribbon News 9/29 6:08A Melanie M

Rockwall High School Theatre program showcases F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American classic opening October 2 Rockwall, TX (September 29, 2025) Rockwall High School Theatre Booster Club announces the opening of the latest stage production, The Great...

Redistricting fight over Texas congressional maps moves to courtroom this week to determine if...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 9/28 4:45A Jack Fink

On Wednesday, the legal fight over the newly approved congressional maps in Texas will shift from the Capitol to a federal courtroom in El Paso. That's when federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of...

WATER BRIDGE

City of Heath TX 9/26 8:40A City Hall

THE WATER BRIDGE PLAN UPDATES UPDATED: September 26, 2025: 1:40 pm CATEGORY: City News , Construction Updates Share this post Share on Facebook Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share by Mail QUESTIONS Contact: Bryan Creed Director of Public Works at...

Patti Richter, On Faith: God Still Speaks to Those Who Listen

Blue Ribbon News 9/24 7:24A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2025) Elsie recently joined the weekly Bible study group I attend. Her longer, foreign name is harder to say. She’s lived in the US for a dozen or so years and speaks nearly perfect English—especially for those...

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting

Blue Ribbon News 9/24 5:04A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2025) The following summary highlights business and recognitions from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, September 22, 2025. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students that were recognized...

Honoring 50 Years of Community: The Future of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 9/23 7:39A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) For 50 years, the YMCA in Rockwall has been more than a gym. It has been the heartbeat of a growing Rockwall County a place where babies took their first swim, young athletes found their footing on the field, and...

Rockwall Art League and Rockwall County Library partner for special needs adult art classes

Blue Ribbon News 9/23 6:09A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) The Rockwall County Library is excited to welcome Rockwall Art League as a partner for this year s adult programming! For a second year, the Rockwall Art League will offer free art classes for the “SHINE”...

Falling in Love with Local Business this Fall

Blue Ribbon News 9/23 5:28A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) Fall has arrived in Rockwall, and with it comes a renewed sense of warmth, connection, and community. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to show their color, we’re reminded that this season is more than...