Rockwall City Council Elections May 2, 2026

Blue Ribbon News 3/2 9:36A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2026) The candidate filing period has now passed for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6. Rockwall City Councilmembers are elected “at large” and serve two-year terms. The...

Holy Week at First United Methodist Church-Heath

Blue Ribbon News 3/2 8:32A Editor

All Are Invited — Come As You Are ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 2, 2026) First United Methodist Church invites the community to join us for Holy Week services as we journey from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. The church is located at 140 Smirl...

Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests through April 1

Blue Ribbon News 3/2 6:46A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2026) Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. For the 2024-2025...

We The People Taproom Brings America’s Most Beloved Regional Flavors to Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 2/25 7:36A Editor

Grand Opening March 5, 2026 • 4pm- 9pm ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2026)  — A new kind of neighborhood taproom is coming to Rockwall, one inspired by the flavors, stories, and craftsmanship found during travels across America. We The People Taproom...

P&Z Commissioner John Hagaman runs for Rockwall City Council Place 4

Blue Ribbon News 2/24 2:09A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 24, 2026) Longtime Rockwall resident and business owner, John Hagaman, announced today that he is running for Place 4 on the Rockwall City Council. A 40-year resident of Rockwall, Hagaman has a proven track record of serving...

She Leads Securely Women’s AI & Cyber Leadership Summit Ignites a Movement for Capacity‑Driven...

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 7:31A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2026)  — What began as a bold decision to create space has become a growing movement. The first annual She Leads Securely Women’s AI Cyber Leadership Summit brought together a full room of 65 committed women for an...

Dr. Catherine Casteel Announces Write-In Candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 4

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 7:15A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) Dr. Catherine Casteel recently announced that she is running as a write-in candidate for Rockwall City Council, Place 4. “As a physician, small business owner, and longtime Rockwall community volunteer, I am committed...

City of Rockwall General & Special Elections Slated for May 2, 2026

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 7:01A Editor

Rockwall, TX – February 20, 2026 – The candidate filing period has now passed for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election for City Council Places 2, 4, and 6. Rockwall City Councilmembers are elected “at large” and serve two-year terms. The...

Latest Developments in Measles Cases in Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 4:07A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on...

Ashley Rains Announces Candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 3:51A Editor

FATE, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) — My name is Ashley Rains, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. My husband and I have lived in Rockwall County for almost a decade. Nearly six years ago, we chose to make Fate, Texas our...

Rockwall to host DIY landscape event on March 7

Blue Ribbon News 2/21 1:28A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (February 21, 2026) The North Texas Municipal Water District will be hosting a “Homeowners Guide to Landscaping” event on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This free event is open to all and will have some kid friendly...

Two Registered Nurses from Texas Health Rockwall named to DFW Great 100 Nurses

Blue Ribbon News 2/19 8:14A Melanie M

Arlington, TX (February 19, 2026) – A total of 36 Texas Health Resources nurses have been named to the 2025 DFW Great 100 Nurses list. Texas Health has more nurses on the list than any other health system in North Texas. Selected from more than...

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Blue Ribbon News 2/19 3:40A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (February 19, 2026) Lone Star CASA announces the conclusion of Sandra Ownby’s tenure as a Board Member, marking the end of six extraordinary years of leadership, dedication, and service to children and families in our...

Meet The Goddards: High School Sweethearts and a Lifetime of Love

Blue Ribbon News 2/16 6:26A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2026) Two teenagers attending different high schools in adjoining cities have a chance meeting on Miami beach. It is sunset, just one week before the school year began, they met, exchanged names and said a quick...

When Medicare Is Not Enough: What Families Learn Too Late in a Crisis

Blue Ribbon News 2/16 5:55A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2026)  Sometimes the hardest calls come after everything has already changed. Recently, I heard from a woman who had just lost a close friend unexpectedly. She was the one who called 911. In the days that followed, the...