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...

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...

Flooding possible as storms return to North Texas on Wednesday, Thursday

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/11 4:25A Brittany Rainey

North Texans woke to soggy conditions as a wave of rain and thunderstorms moved north through the area. Flash flood warnings have already been issued for parts of North Texas, including Ellis,...

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...

Gov. Abbott to sign bill into law requiring county jails to work with ICE

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 6/8 3:52A Jack Fink

Sheriff departments across the state will soon be required to work alongside ICE agents due to a bill that Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign into law. The law would require jails to check the immigration status of all inmates, and those...

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...

Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm expands with new Rockwall location

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 8:04A Melanie M

Veteran-owned, family-run firm deepens commitment to the community after 11 years of service Rockwall, TX (June 3, 2025) After more than a decade of proudly serving Rockwall and the surrounding communities, Ashmore Ashmore Law Firm is excited to...

Hawks Take Flight: Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 5:39A Melanie M

Heath, TX (June 3, 2025) The Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2025 took the spotlight on May 28, 2025, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, as family, friends, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate this academic milestone. The...

Jacket Pride on full display at 2025 Rockwall High School graduation

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 5:26A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 3, 2025) On a night filled with hope, memories, and heartfelt applause, the Rockwall High School Class of 2025 turned their tassels and turned the page to a new chapter in life. Held at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland on...

Call for Artists: Join Rockwall Art League’s 25th Annual Fine Art Show, Sale

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 4:25A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (June 3, 2025) The Rockwall Art League s 25th Annual Juried Fine Art Show Sale Call for Artists is open, with up to $5000 in cash prizes. Categories include Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography/Digital, Mixed...