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Celebration of Life: Services for longtime Rockwall resident Judith Minth Jan 3

Rockwall, TX (December 30, 2024) – Judith Ann Minth, age 83, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2024. Judy was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20,1941. Parents Leslie and Julia Horvath...

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City of Heath honors staff during Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon

From left: Mayor Jeremiah McClure; Director of Public Works Bryan Creed, 2024 Employee of the Year; and Interim City Manager Aaron Adel Heath, TX (January 10, 2025) – Director of Public Works Bryan...

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Patriot PAWS Service Dogs celebrates graduation of five new Veteran/Service...

ROCKWALL, TEXAS (January 22, 2025)  – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is proud to announce the Graduation of five Veteran/Service Dog teams on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at their Rockwall Campus...

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Two Texas Game Wardens recognized by TPW Commission

Kirk Clendening Named SEAFWA Texas Officer of the Year AUSTIN (January 28, 2025) – Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their...

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Mobile Food Pantry brings fresh food to Rockwall recipients

Rockwall, TX (February 11, 2025) – The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Rockwall bringing fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items for families in and around Rockwall County. Making two visits each...

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A Force for Change: A Valentine’s love story

Rockwall, TX (February 18, 2025) – Dianne first met Mason* when he was barely over one year old… and the bond was immediate. Having been a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for a couple...

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Royse City’s New Hope Baptist Church honors trailblazing RCISD alumna during...

Royse City, TX (February 27, 2025) – New Hope Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by honoring Rev. Earnestine Reece Scott, a local legend and a beacon of inspiration. Scott, the first African...

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Comfort & Care: Seniors stitch hope for children in need

Standing, from left: Jerry Welch, Rainbow Room Board President; Lissa Robertson, Highland Meadows Activity Director; and Cindy O’Reilly, Rainbow Room Board VP of Projects, with ‘senior sew-er’...

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Nominate deserving seniors, and those who serve them

Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services is gearing up for the nationally recognized Older Americans Day. This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.” Each May, organizations...

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YMCA of Metro Dallas honors 23 volunteers, including Rockwall recipient, at...

Dallas, TX (April 21, 2025) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2025 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 17 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum to recognize volunteers who have dedicated their...

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Eric Stacey, HomeBank’s Chief Lending Officer, named YMCA Volunteer of the Year

Stacey has served on the Rockwall Y’s board of managers for two years ROCKWALL, TX (April 21, 2025) – HomeBank Texas is excited to announce that HBTX Chief Lending Officer Eric Stacey has been named...

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Remembering Ann McNabb, beloved family member, Rockwall entrepreneur, and...

Rockwall, TX (May 8, 2025) – Ann McNabb’s remarkable 89-year journey came to a peaceful end on April 14, 2025. Born on March 1, 1936, Ann lived a life defined by service, hard work, and hospitality....

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Local leader, Alicia Vega, appointed president of two community organizations

Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2025) — Rockwall Capital Group is proud to announce that its President, Alicia Vega, has recently been appointed to serve as President of the Rockwall-Heath High School Orchestra...

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Pup Culture: Dogs & their Dads

Rockwall, TX (June 24, 2025) – This past Father’s Day, Blue Ribbon News invited the community to help us honor all kinds of fatherly love—including the kind that comes with tail wags and belly rubs!...

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From the Gridiron to Legacy Leadership: One man’s lifelong connection to the...

Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – For Brett Packer, the YMCA has always been more than a place to play—it’s been a second home, a leadership incubator, and a place where generations of his family have...

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Brian Ortiz recognized as Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2025) – Each year, YMCA branches across the country recognize an outstanding “Father of the Year” and following numerous nominations, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall announces...

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Dennis Lewis Honored with Prestigious ASA Impact Award

Dennis Lewis poses with Casey Troxclair, American Subcontractors Association-North Texas Chapter President, after being recognized by his peers in the construction industry.  Rockwall leader recognized...

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