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Published September 11YouTube views of Jimmy Kimmel interview with James Talarico surpass those for Dallas Trump-a-palooza
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show garnered far more YouTube views than the final night of Trump’s GOP midterm convention, according to a report by Newsweek. The Texas Democrat’s appearance — titled “Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with…
San Antonio Current
Published September 11Trump blames empty seats at Dallas convention on people having to go potty
By now, Americans have grown accustomed to one of President Donald Trump’s most frequent refrains: “It was that other guy’s fault!” To be sure, Trump leaned heavily on that excuse when trying to explain the lackluster crowd size this week at the GOP’s unprecedented midterm…
San Antonio Current
Published September 11Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
DALLAS — Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is coming off the sidelines in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, placing its first ad buy of the general election in support of Ken Paxton. Texas PAC, a new group connected to SLF, on Friday…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Mobile Food Pantry September through November distribution dates
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept.10, 2026) — Catholic Charities Dallas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, will bring its Mobile Community Pantry to Rockwall, providing free fresh food to individuals and families in need. The food pantry will be hosted at Our Lady of the Lake…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Rowlett Lions Club President Tamra Williams Honored with Prestigious Big “R” Pacesetter Award
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center has officially named Tamra Williams, President of the Rowlett Lions Club, the recipient of the distinguished Big “R” Pacesetter Award. The announcement was celebrated during the Chamber’s annual Hometown…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Rockwall County 4-H Celebrates New Year with Kick-Off Event
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on Saturday, September 12 from 9-11 am. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Christian College Fair coming to Rockwall Oct. 5
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) – High school students and families exploring college options are invited to attend a free Christian College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall. The event will bring together representatives from nearly 50…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 10Rockwall ISD Announces Four National Merit Semifinalists
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2026) Four Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School seniors Grady Kobussen and Ainsley Schmitz, and Rockwall-Heath High School seniors Albert Chauvin and Jackson Multer.…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 09Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association to host first meeting of the school year Sept. 9
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association (RARTA) members will have their first meeting for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday morning, September 9, 10:30AM, in the large meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. Thomas Poore, District 10…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 08Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament Sept 28
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026)– Registration is underway for the 21st Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament from noon-7 p.m on Monday, Sept. 28 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. All proceeds from the Florida scramble-style tournament benefit college…
Blue Ribbon News
Published September 08Rockwall Cares | Annual Caregiver Conference Set For Sept. 17 at Rest Haven
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 8, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host the ROCKWALL CARES 14th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Rest Haven, 2500 State Hwy 66 East in Rockwall.…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published August 25COMMENTARY: Our Voices: Budget Season Begins
TEXAS METRO NEWS — Dallas is preparing its next budget, with the City Manager having presented her proposed FY27 budget to the City Council last Tuesday. The proposal emphasizes public safety, core services, operational efficiency, and a reduced tax rate. The post COMMENTARY: Our…