Celebrate a joyful Christmas season with the sounds of our Rockwall Community Band

Blue Ribbon News 11/13 5:14A Blue Ribbon News

Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2025) Join the Rockwall Community Band for a heartwarming evening of holiday music to kick off the Christmas season. The Christmas Joy Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. at First United...

Commissioner John Stacy provides an update on Rockwall County transportation and development issues

Blue Ribbon News 11/13 4:44A Blue Ribbon News

Rockwall County, Texas (November 13, 2025) Commissioner John Stacy has released an update highlighting four key issues currently being addressed by the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court. These issues — growth and development, regional...

Walking Strong: Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Local Healthcare

Blue Ribbon News 11/12 2:13A Editor

Submitted article by Dr. Catherine A. Casteel, D.P.M., Owner of Casteel Foot Ankle Center (Rowlett, TX) and Rockwall resident ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 12, 2025) As a podiatric physician, small-business owner, and proud Texan, I believe every step...

Rockwall Proud: New ‘Rockwall Proud’ brand merges local pride with purpose

Blue Ribbon News 11/7 4:15A Editor

Rockwall Proud s founder, Maria Collins, and Sarah Ryan, Donor Relations Coordinator for the Children s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, announce Rockwall Proud s partnership with the CAC to promote support for children and families. Fifty...

North Texas election results for Nov. 4, 2025

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/4 7:46P NBCDFW Staff

Election Day results Results for all races are listed below alphabetically by category and county. Where can I find results on the amendments to the state constitution? Click here . Where can I find...

Royse City ISD Education Foundation hosts 5th Annual Evening for Education

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 8:31A Melanie M

Royse City, TX (November 4, 2025) — The Royse City ISD Education Foundation hosted its 5th annual fundraising gala, “An Evening for Education: Gold and White Casino Night” on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The...

What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/4 8:19A S.E. Jenkins

Some Texas school districts are holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE) in 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve a property tax rate increase . This increase would help fund day-to-day operations like teacher salaries,...

Where to find support & respite services for Family Caregivers & Custodial Grandparents

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 5:24A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (November 4, 2025)  Caregiving can be a demanding job – it’s almost impossible to take on alone. The emotional, physical and mental toll can leave you feeling exhausted. Caregiver Respite If you need a break, North Central...

Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 9:39A Melanie M

Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! Rockwall County, TX (November 3, 2025) The holidays often amplify the stress, resentment, and fatigue family caregivers already face, forcing a...

Cheers for CASA: Local businesses join forces to support children in Foster Care

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 7:49A Melanie M

Rockwall County (November 3, 2025) Lone Star CASA is excited to announce the 2025 Cheers for CASA fundraiser, a month-long community campaign inviting local businesses to give back in a delicious way. Throughout November, participating...

Neighbors for a Cure: Dodie’s Give Back Night

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 5:53A Melanie M

Tuesday, November 18 from 4–10 PM at Dodie s Cajun Diner 25% of all dinner sales donated to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Rockwall, TX (November 3, 2025) Around here, community means everything. Dodie’s Rockwall has always been more than a place...

Meet Wally, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 11/3 4:07A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX ( November 3, 2025) Meet Wally, a delightful puppy full of life and love! His days are spent exploring every nook of his foster home with boundless energy and curiosity. Wally s goofy antics and playful spirit bring laughter and joy...

Texas Democrats await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/1 11:00P Jack Fink

With less than one week before candidates can begin filing their campaign paperwork, a panel of three federal judges in El Paso has yet to issue a ruling on whether to uphold the newly approved Texas congressional maps for the 2026 elections. The...

Concord Church's Harmony CDC offers food boxes to neighbors impacted by shutdown

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/31 6:20A Brittney Johnson

A Dallas church and its nonprofit are stepping in to help families during the ongoing federal government shutdown and the expected delay of SNAP benefits. Harmony Community Development Corporation, the outreach arm of Concord Church, is offering...

Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Blue Ribbon News 10/30 4:33A Editor

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2025) Rockwall County voters will see a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), or Proposition A, on the Tuesday, November 4, ballot. The VATRE will determine...