Living Christmas Trees: Hold onto the joy of the holidays for years to come

Blue Ribbon News 12/2 8:54A Melanie M

Ali South and Master Gardeners Lisa Johnson, Michele Campbell, Lisa Walker, Linda Gates, Virginia Davis and Shelly Spearman. Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2025) Bring home a living Christmas tree, add it to your holiday décor and transplant it in the...

Austin’s PlaceMKR acquires 325,300-square-foot portfolio on Industrial Boulevard in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 12/2 8:00A Melanie M

Aerial of Industrial Boulevard portfolio, courtesy of PlaceMKR ROCKWALL, Texas (December 2, 2025) – PlaceMKR, an Austin-based commercial real estate investment and development firm, made its entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market with...

Black Hawk Robotics to host pickleball fundraiser Dec. 6

Blue Ribbon News 12/1 3:47A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2025) – Black Hawk Robotics 3310, Rockwall-Heath High School’s award-winning robotics team, is serving up a day of fun for a great cause. The team will host a Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Oasis...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas readies for 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala

Blue Ribbon News 12/1 3:27A Editor

An inspiring evening celebrating courage, leadership, and the bright futures of local youth ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2025)  — Boys Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Youth of the Year Gala, taking place Saturday,...

Rockwall Rainbow Room turns up the heat with 2026 Chili Challenge for Children

Blue Ribbon News 12/1 3:20A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2025) The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County is turning up the heat this winter with its 2026 Chili Challenge for Children, set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Divine Peace Church in Rockwall. The community chili cook-off...

Rockwall Acting presents ‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Blue Ribbon News 11/30 7:44A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2025) Rockwall Acting presents the cutest show of the season THIS WEEKEND, Dec. 5-7! Some of Rockwall County’s youngest actors will be featured in Rockwall Acting’s production of The Little Mermaid Jr . This production has...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Turnbuckles & Toys brings faith, fire, and community to the ring

Blue Ribbon News 11/30 5:44A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2025) I’m not sure I can find the perfect words to describe what unfolded last night behind Encounter Church in Fate—but I’ll try. Turnbuckles Toys, the Toys for Tots pro-wrestling fundraiser presented by Rockwall Toys for...

Fall Prevention Tips from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 11/26 4:28A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (November 26, 2025) Thousands of older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Make sure your home is safe and help prevent falls by following a few easy tips. And an occupational therapist or physical...

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaways across North Texas on Wednesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/26 1:48A Alanna Quillen

With Thanksgiving just a day away, local nonprofits and community groups are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season. Food banks say the need is higher than ever, driven by rising grocery costs and lingering impacts from...

What's next as the Texas redistricting case lands at the U.S. Supreme Court

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/23 2:39A Jack Fink

The showdown over Congressional maps in Texas has landed before the U.S. Supreme Court. On Friday, Nov. 21, Justice Samuel Alito granted the state's emergency application for an administrative stay. In a post on "X", Attorney General Ken Paxton...

GRYSmas Spectacular to feature orchestra holiday favorites, hot cocoa and Santa

Blue Ribbon News 11/19 4:49A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2025) Get ready to experience the magic of the season at Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony s  3rd Annual GRYSmas Spectacular — a festive celebration filled with music, joy, and holiday spirit set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5...

Rockwall ISD earns “Superior” financial rating for 23rd consecutive year

Blue Ribbon News 11/18 5:12A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) Rockwall ISD proudly continues its tradition of strong financial leadership, earning a top Superior” rating the highest rating available on the 2024–2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report....

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees follow through on VATRE commitment

Blue Ribbon News 11/18 4:57A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution Monday at the monthly Board meeting authorizing a one-time incentive payment for all current full-time, permanent employees as a result of the...

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025

Blue Ribbon News 11/18 4:41A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) The following is a summary from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees monthly meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025. Recognitions The Board of Trustees congratulated the Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High...

Rep. Katrina Pierson pledges to support Congressional Term Limits

Blue Ribbon News 11/18 4:14A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025)  U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to...