Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends plans final two lunches of their year

Blue Ribbon News 3/10 6:52A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 10, 2025) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will host two lunches to close out their year. The lunches, scheduled for April 10 and May 8, are followed by a summer break with their new year beginning in September. The...

HG Sply Co. holds investor Meet & Greet

Blue Ribbon News 3/10 6:10A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 10, 2025) HG Rockwall Investor Meet Greet was a great night filled with good conversations, exciting plans, and a shared vision for what’s to come. We’re thrilled about the future of HG Rockwall and grateful for the interest...

Heath Mayor Pro Tem Rich Krause announces re-election campaign for City Council Place 6

Blue Ribbon News 3/9 8:46A Editor

HEATH, TX (March 9, 2025) Rich Krause, current Heath City Councilman for Place Six and Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Heath, has officially announced his intention to seek re-election. A dedicated public servant and 24-year resident of Heath,...

Severe storms move across North Texas early Saturday morning, bringing hail and wind

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 3/8 1:37A Julia Falcon

This weekend across North Texas, it will be cooler than earlier in the week, with rain chances lingering . Several weather warnings were in place early Saturday morning, prompting a ground stop at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Severe...

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Annual Maintenance

City of Heath TX 3/7 10:07A City Hall

The NTMWD Our annual 28-day maintenance process will run from March 3-31. This important step helps ensure your water stays safe throughout the hot summer months. Find out more about how NTMWD maintain high water quality on their website here .

Royse City Police Department makes arrest for Possession of Child Pornography

Blue Ribbon News 3/7 5:02A Melanie M

Royse City, TX (March 7, 2025) On March 6, 2025, the Royse City Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Detectives, along with ICAC Detectives from the Rockwall Police Department and Dallas Police Department, executed a search...

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Create a Children’s Book with Hazel Spire

Blue Ribbon News 3/6 5:18A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22 when Hazel Spire, author of 14 children’s books, shares her 6 Step Process for crafting a captivating children’s book. Hazel Spire, a London-born children’s author, has lived...

Customs & Border Protection identifies ‘blimp' that fell from the sky in Hunt County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/5 7:37P Meredith Yeomans

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has identified a mysterious balloon that fell from the sky in north Texas. The agency confirms the balloon is a radar system that broke free Monday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. on South Padre Island. It was...

PRESERVING OVER 21 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE IN HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

City of Heath TX 3/5 7:17A City Hall

The Heath City Council approved the acquisition of just over 21 acres of land located within the Town Center Overlay District at 305 Laurence at its February 25 meeting. The purchase is funded by the Heath Economic Development and Municipal...

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Monday, March 3

Blue Ribbon News 3/4 5:31A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is...

Rockwall City Council Candidate Forum set for April 16

Blue Ribbon News 3/4 4:34A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2025) The City of Rockwall will host a Candidate Forum for the contested Rockwall City Council seats in the upcoming election. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:00 PM at The Center (108 E. Washington...

Country music star Josh Turner to headline Rockwall Founders Day Festival May 17

Blue Ribbon News 3/4 4:25A Editor

Rockwall’s Biggest Community Celebration is Back! ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2025) The Founders Day Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Harry Myers Park, promising a day full of fun, food, and fantastic live music. This year’s...

Lakefront luxury home heads to auction in Heath

Dallas Business Journal 3/4 1:30A Alexa Reed

The home in a small and wealthy enclave east of Dallas is going up for auction with an opening bid that's less than half of what it was listed at in 2024. Learn more about the property, including the eye-catching amenities like a seven-car...

Texas adds more measles cases, health official warns outbreak could last months

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/3 7:26A Larry Collins

Another dozen measles cases were diagnosed in Texas over the weekend, bringing the state s total to 158, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the...

Two Rockwall students among 20 seniors awarded scholarships by YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

Blue Ribbon News 3/3 6:08A Editor

45th Annual YMCA College Scholarship Program awards 20 North Texas seniors with $276K  Funds Are Distributed Over Four Years, Up to $5K Per Semester ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2025) Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received...