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...

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...

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...

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...

TWU Celebrates National Day on Writing: Free Webinar on College Admissions and Scholarship Essays

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/12 11:56P Juliette DC

WHO/WHAT Texas Womans University will host  In Your College Era: Admissions Essay Writing Workshop , a free webinar designed to demystify the essay-writing process for high school seniors, parents and...

Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/7 11:00P Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you feel that your career is at a crossroads? Are you trying to move forward or expand in a different direction, but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance...

Rowlett Reviews Book Club features “Murder, Money, Sex, and Beer” at October gathering

Blue Ribbon News 10/7 5:58A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (October 7, 2025) Our next reviewer is one of our very favorites Holly Stevens! On October 21, Holly will present a wild review entitled Murder, Money, Sex, and Beer by Robert Gulley. She will discuss the wild life, the wild trial,...

Trunk or Treat! - Saturday, October 25 (6:00pm - 9:00pm) Downtown Rowlett

City of Rowlett - News Flash 10/2 9:51A

Grab your costume and candy bag; it’s time for Trunk or Treat in Downtown Rowlett! Enjoy festively decorated trunks, fall-themed games and activities, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and of course, plenty of candy.

Jennifer Fogg announces reelection campaign as Rockwall County Clerk

Blue Ribbon News 10/1 3:42A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (October 1, 2025) Jennifer Fogg has officially announced her reelection campaign as Rockwall County Clerk in the upcoming 2026 election. Fogg was appointed to the position in December 2020 and elected by the citizens in...

Rockwall County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: Questions answered

Blue Ribbon News 9/29 11:21A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (September 29, 2025) Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the Rockwall County budget are explained below. For additional  information, Rockwall County Judge Frank New offers a video explaining the process behind...

Live on Main - Fall

City of Rowlett - Calendar - Events 9/25 7:00P

Event date: September 26, 2025 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM Location: 3809 Main St. Rowlett, TX 75088

Honoring 50 Years of Community: The Future of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 9/23 7:39A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) For 50 years, the YMCA in Rockwall has been more than a gym. It has been the heartbeat of a growing Rockwall County a place where babies took their first swim, young athletes found their footing on the field, and...

Rockwall Art League and Rockwall County Library partner for special needs adult art classes

Blue Ribbon News 9/23 6:09A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 23, 2025) The Rockwall County Library is excited to welcome Rockwall Art League as a partner for this year s adult programming! For a second year, the Rockwall Art League will offer free art classes for the “SHINE”...

Duck, Duck, Jeep: Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns Oct. 11

Blue Ribbon News 9/22 7:13A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2025) Mark your calendars—the most spec-QUACK-ular event of the year returns to the Harbor in Rockwall on Saturday, October 11! Voted Rockwall County’s #1 Community Event of 2024, the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival...