Community members come together to support Lone Star CASA children

Blue Ribbon News 12/20 5:48A Melanie M

Lone Star CASA with gifts from members of Lakepointe Church Kersh Life Group Rockwall, Texas (December 20, 2024) In a heartwarming display of community spirit, multiple organizations and individuals made generous toy and gift donations to the...

Life Lessons by Erin Kincaid: A Safe Holiday for Everyone…

Blue Ribbon News 12/17 7:12A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (December 17, 2024) Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across all communities, including Rockwall, Texas. As the holiday season approaches, the need for support and safety becomes...

Meet the Rockwall County Commissioners: Class of 2025

Blue Ribbon News 12/17 6:58A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2024) – On Tuesday, Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dennis Bailey attended their final Rockwall County commissioners meeting. On January 1, 2025, the new commissioners will be sworn in. Bobby Gallana will serve as...

Jacob Candanoza, Terrell police officer killed in the line of duty, to be laid to rest on Tuesday

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/16 7:08A Trevor Sochocki

TERRELL The body of fallen Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza is laying in state on Monday, with visitors making their way to Max Slayton Funeral Home in Terrell to pay their respects to the slain officer. Candanoza was shot and killed by...

Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall this week

Blue Ribbon News 12/16 4:56A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (December 16, 2024) The North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Catholic Charities Dallas arrives Tuesday, December 17 with a second visit on Saturday, December 21. With fresh food for all this is just the...

Meet Boo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 12/16 4:36A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 16, 2024) Meet gorgeous Boo! This 4-month old, tailless, love-bug enjoys toys and is very affectionate. Boo can be a little shy at first — but just give him a second to settle in and you’ll reap the rewards of all his love!...

Are you in one of the top school districts in DFW?

Dallas Business Journal 12/12 3:24A

School ratings were published by the Texas Education Agency in August 2022. Seven schools were rated at A-level, including Highland Park, Coppell, Frisco, Allen, Rockwall, Grapevine and Hurst. McKinney, Lancaster, Plano and Mansfield came close....

Meet Max, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 12/10 5:07A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) Max  has never had a belly rub he didn’t like! He also enjoys lounging in the sun, gently playing with his stuffies, and daily walks. (But he isn’t interested in being anyone’s running buddy we feel ya Max!) Car...

Constable Randy Parks serves Rockwall County for 25 years and counting

Blue Ribbon News 12/4 5:40A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 4, 2024) Rockwall County Constable Precinct 4, Randy E. Parks, was recognized for his 25 years of dedicated service by County Judge Frank New. During his career, Randy has held several key positions, including Fire...

Greenville officer killed in a foot chase remembered Tuesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/3 5:58A NBCDFW Staff

A Greenville police officer gunned down last month while in a foot chase was remembered Tuesday. A visitation for Cooper Dawson, 28, was held at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall on Tuesday morning,...

Watch Live: Funeral service of fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/3 5:00A Julia Falcon

ROCKWALL Fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson will be laid to rest Tuesday morning. Dawson, 27, was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 25. Police said he was conducting a traffic stop that evening that led to a foot pursuit. While...

Meet Autumn, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 12/2 4:42A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) Silky black Autumn is a nice blend of independent cat and sweetness. She is 6 years old, current on vaccines, FeLV/FIV negative, spayed, and microchipped. Autumn s adoption fee is $50. Contact info@rockwallpets.com...

Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign across North Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/29 10:21A Lauren Harper

Bells are ringing across North Texas as the Salvation Army again launches its annual Red Kettle donation campaign for the upcoming holidays. The nonprofit kicked off the 134th Annual Red Kettle campaign Thursday with a performance from Lainey...

The Redemptive Power of a Good Confession

Blue Ribbon News 11/29 2:20A Melanie M

Adobe stock library Rockwall, TX (November 29, 2024) An old monk’s dying testimony surely surprised those who revered him for his great humility and service to all those around him. The Elder Zosima revealed his past sins of jealousy, anger, and...

Procession held Wednesday for fallen Greenville officer Cooper Dawson

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/27 6:39A Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, North Texas communities came together for a procession honoring slain Greenville police officer Cooper Dawson. Dawson was killed in an ambush Monday night when police said he was gunned...