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07/12/2025
07/12/2025

Update: The vehicle has been removed, and the roadway is open.

Traffic alert:

There is a rollover accident on eastbound I30 before the 83 exit. The right lane is closed, expect delays.

📚🐾 It’s (almost) back-to-school—and back-to-drool—season!Before the kiddos head off to class, let’s see those pets makin...
07/12/2025

📚🐾 It’s (almost) back-to-school—and back-to-drool—season!
Before the kiddos head off to class, let’s see those pets making the most of their summer sidekicks! Whether they’re poolside pups, backyard ball-chasers, backpack snugglers, or already rocking that gameday jersey—we’re here for it. 🐕🎒🏈
🎉 Send your cutest pics + a quick caption to [email protected] by July 28 for a chance to be featured in our next installment of our 𝑷𝒖𝒑 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 series in Blue Ribbon News! 📸

Rockwall's Lorna Garcia, a rising Junior at University of Arkansas, Biology major, and member of the Lacrosse team, has ...
07/11/2025

Rockwall's Lorna Garcia, a rising Junior at University of Arkansas, Biology major, and member of the Lacrosse team, has been named to the Chancellor's List. Lorna is a graduate of Rockwall High School.

Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2025) – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for making the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List. Lorna Garcia of Rockwall, a Biology major and member of the Lacrosse team, joins a prestigious group of students who have attained a 4.0 grade-point average for the sem...

07/11/2025
If you haven't heard the , Wells Cattle Co. Burgers & Pies EXPRESS is coming to Royse City! Royse City Community Develo...
07/11/2025

If you haven't heard the , Wells Cattle Co. Burgers & Pies EXPRESS is coming to Royse City!
Royse City Community Development Corporation

Well's Express...coming soon!!

🎶🔥 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🔥🎶Get ready, Rockwall—the Summer Throwdown at Tate Farms Rockwall, Texas is almost here, and tickets a...
07/11/2025

🎶🔥 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🔥🎶
Get ready, Rockwall—the Summer Throwdown at Tate Farms Rockwall, Texas is almost here, and tickets are going FAST!

🎤 5 incredible country music artists
🍖 Legendary BBQ from Eddie Deen & Company Catering
❤️ All for a great cause—supporting the future Rockwall Senior Life Center of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County

This is your chance to party with purpose—limited tickets remain and they won’t last long!

📅 Saturday, July 19
📍 Tate Farms, Rockwall
🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://rockwallmealsonwheels.org/event/meals-on-wheels-has-gone-country-2/
OR contact [email protected] | 972-771-9514

SHOUT-OUT TO SPONSORS:
Michael Joyce Properties The Way Family HomeBank Texas My Computer Guy TL Electric The Fogarty Family Lyons Air & Heat Cavender Nissan of Rockwall Rick & Dianna Munro-Johnson Comfort Keepers - Rockwall and Blue Ribbon News

Let’s throw down for our seniors! 💪🎵🍽️

READ ALL ABOUT IT IN THE NEWS ?>> https://blueribbonnews.com/2025/05/rockwalls-gone-country-summer-music-fest-tickets-going-fast/

Get ’em here before they’re GONE! ROCKWALL, TX (May 22, 2025) The countdown is on for one of Rockwall County’s most anticipated events of the summer! The 2nd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, presented by Michael Joyce Properties, returns Saturday, July 19—and this year, it’s bigger, bolder,...

🎁 One Team, One Mission 🎄Yes, it's only July - but Rockwall Toys for Tots and Rockwall Helping Hands are joining forces ...
07/10/2025

🎁 One Team, One Mission 🎄
Yes, it's only July - but Rockwall Toys for Tots and Rockwall Helping Hands are joining forces to ensure no child wakes up without hope—or a gift—this Christmas. Blue Ribbon News is proud to support this powerful partnership spreading holiday cheer right here at home. 💝

Read the full story 👉 https://blueribbonnews.com/2025/07/toys-for-tots-rockwall-county-helping-hands-unite-for-upcoming-holiday-toy-drive/
Jeff Skinner

‘One Team, One Mission’ to ensure no child wakes up without hope this Christmas ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 10, 2025) – The holiday season in Rockwall County has long been defined by generosity, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. That tradition will continue—...

Get your tickets to outstanding community theatre productions right here in ! Rockwall Community Playhouse has a playbi...
07/10/2025

Get your tickets to outstanding community theatre productions right here in ! Rockwall Community Playhouse has a playbill packed with entertainment, music, and a lot of drama! Check out the upcoming mti Broadway Junior Review, feel the beat of Footloose, and experience the intrigue of Dial M for Murder.

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – What in the world is going on at Rockwall Community Playhouse? A lot of summer fun! First off is Rockwall Community Playhouse’s (RCP) STAR Players presentation of mti’s Broadway Junior Review. The STAR program is conducted for adults 16+ years with Down syndrome ...

It’s DFW Restaurant Week Reservation Day! The list of participating restaurants is live at DFWRestaurantWeek.com and r...
07/10/2025

It’s DFW Restaurant Week Reservation Day! The list of participating restaurants is live at DFWRestaurantWeek.com and reservations are open for August dining!
In addition to their support of North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope through DFW Restaurant week, many are also graciously donating to for our neighbors so your dining experience helps important causes close to home.

Participating restaurants revealed and reservations open July 10 Dallas | Fort Worth (July 10, 2025) – The wait is almost over! The 29th annual DFW Restaurant Week – North Texas’ largest annual culinary event – is set for this August with more than 140 local restaurants serving up delicious ...

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