Why are Texas school districts asking voters to raise property tax rates?

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/26 4:38A Jack Fink

Voters in some North Texas school districts are asking residents to approve new property tax rate increases. The districts holding what's called Voter Approved Tax Rate Elections or VATRE, include: Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland,...

How Mummies Paved the Road to Jerusalem

Blue Ribbon News 10/22 10:17A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2025) A would-be archeologist descended into an Egyptian mummy pit by candlelight. The stacked remains of shriveled 3,500-year-old bodies filled a long passageway. Suddenly, the pit collapsed under his weight, and he...

The Rose Table: From Emerald City to your Table

Blue Ribbon News 10/22 8:02A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2025) Dreaming of a positively WICKED Halloween? The Rose Table has tons of whimsical Wicked-themed party ideas that’ll transport you straight to the Ozdust ballroom! Start with a festive pink and green color scheme and...

Rockwall County Helping Hands: Nearly 50 Years of Service

Blue Ribbon News 10/21 10:17A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) Rockwall County Helping Hands is preparing to celebrate 50 years of serving neighbors in need in 2026. The agency was founded in the mid-1970s by local churches and businesses that recognized a growing need for...

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting from Monday, October 20

Blue Ribbon News 10/21 6:42A Melanie M

(Shown L to R) Chief Academic Officer Dr. Megan Gist, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, Rockwall HS senior Harrison McDonald, Rockwall HS senior Seth Paden, and Rockwall HS Principal Dane Steinberger. Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) The...

Meet Lyric, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 10/21 6:06A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) Hi, I am Lyric! Take a look at my markings and coloring and surely you will agree that I am quite the beauty! My foster mom tells everyone that I am also the sweetest girl so that means I have looks and...

Ropes, Knots & Rockwall Ties

Blue Ribbon News 10/21 6:02A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 launched its journey Oct. 3 with a high-energy, two-day retreat at Stony Ranch in Ponder, TX, led by Dick Hammond better known as “Dizzy Dick”- of Leadership on the Move. From...

Felicia Morris, long-time Rockwall County Courthouse employee, embarks on a new chapter

Blue Ribbon News 10/21 5:04A Melanie M

Pictured: Judge Hogan, Judge Sweet, Felicia Morris, Judge New and Judge Florance Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2025) – Felicia Morris is embarking on a new chapter as she retires, marking the end of a remarkable journey that has seen her become a...

Safe Disposal: Rockwall’s Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25

Blue Ribbon News 10/20 7:58A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2025) National Drug Take Back Day provides an opportunity to dispose of unused medication in a safe, secure, and convenient manner. Organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration and supported by police departments...

LifeWise Academy: Bible-based learning comes legally to public school students

Blue Ribbon News 10/20 7:13A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2025) Today, even the best schools face a crisis of mental health concerns, behavior issues, and other challenges, and parents are looking for more help for their youth. These parents, who may have limited resources of...

Here We Grow: Fall is Tree Time

Blue Ribbon News 10/20 5:34A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (October 20, 2025) If you’re reading this article, you’re either my mom—or you really love plants. I love plants, too. Caring for gardens and trees is a big part of my life, and I can thank my mom for instilling that love of...

Texas early voting ballot includes efforts to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/19 12:00A Jack Fink

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, for the Nov. 4th election. There are 17 propositions in all, with many of them involving reducing property taxes and changing the Texas Constitution. Property tax Propositions Among them is Proposition 13, and...

Rockwall County ballot information and election resources for November 4 General Election

Blue Ribbon News 10/17 9:00A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (October 17, 2025) Texans will exercise their right to vote in the General Election slated for November 4, with early voting opening on Monday, October 20. The upcoming ballot covers a number of important issues for residents...

HOT OFF THE PRESS: You’ll fall in love with ‘Boo’ Ribbon News’ latest print edition

Blue Ribbon News 10/17 6:07A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 17 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click here to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s...

Lilo’s Journey to Family: Lone Star CASA shares inspiring adoption story

Blue Ribbon News 10/16 7:04A Melanie M

Kaufman Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2025) — Lone Star CASA had the joy of celebrating the adoption of 17-year-old Lilo at the Grayson County Courthouse. Lilos’s journey through foster care is one of extraordinary resilience, healing, and hope....