Rockwall couple battle it out in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC

Blue Ribbon News 11/20 4:51A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2024) Ready, set, glow. The most wonderful time of the year is here as ABC’s hit decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” is back, showcasing America’s brightest houses with the help of...

Ikea just part of Rockwall mixed-use hub

Dallas Business Journal 11/17 11:00P Lauren McDonald

The newest Ikea store in Dallas-Fort Worth will be surrounded by a lot more retail space as well as townhomes. Learn about plans for Rockwall Heights in this story.

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/16 11:00P Jack Fink

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded in the state. The European Union Ambassador to the United States says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of...

Scouts Honor: Building comfort for Rockwall shelter pets

Blue Ribbon News 11/14 6:11A Editor

Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips.  ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout...

A Message from the Rockwall ISD Superintendent

Blue Ribbon News 11/13 3:05A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2024) At Monday s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal gave the following update regarding the recent VATRE and bond election:  Rockwall ISD would like to thank the community for their ongoing...

AMBER Alert issued for missing girl in Hunt County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/7 6:58A Dominga Gutierrez

An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old girl out of West Tawakoni in Hunt County. Law enforcement officials say Jordan Maceachran was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with AC/DC on...

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 5:07A Melanie M

Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court...

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 4:59A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) The Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating...

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 4:21A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) Meet Willow! This perfect-sized girl weighs 39 pounds and is 3-years old. She is all-around an amazing pup! Willow walks well on a leash and is good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all ages. She’s not...

Developer sells Rockwall apartments in major employment hub

Dallas Business Journal 11/3 12:00A Aayush Gupta

A relatively new apartment complex with nearly 300 units and proximity to large employers recently changed hands. Read about the deal, and the extremely fast population growth in the surrounding area, in this story.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING RECAP – 10/28/24

City of Heath TX 10/30 6:47A City Hall

Assistant City Manager Aaron Adel provides a recap of the October 28 Special Meeting, where the main topic was the proposed Planned Development commonly referred to as the “Perry Property” or the “Toll Brothers” project located at the NE corner...

HEATH DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE – 10/29/24

City of Heath TX 10/29 5:13A City Hall

Chief Brandon Seery provides an update regarding new and upgraded equipment funded by the FY 2024-2025 Budget that will help the City s Department of Public Safely continue to serve and protect the citizens and keep Heath the 7th Safest City in...

As Fate Would Have It: Fate Mayor David Billings launches new podcast

Blue Ribbon News 10/28 6:40A Editor

Hosted by Good Government host David Martin and Co-Host Mayor David Billings  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 28, 2024) Fate Mayor David Billings is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, As Fate Would Have It, hosted by Good Government host David...

Meet Zany, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Blue Ribbon News 10/28 4:16A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2024) Zany is a very sweet 10-year old Chihuahua-mix who gets along well with cats and other small dogs (he hasn’t been around bigger dogs in our care). He loves to be with his person and enjoys being someone’s sleeping...

CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP – 10/22/24

City of Heath TX 10/24 7:47A City Hall

City of Heath Assistant City Manager, Aaron Adel provides an update for the 10/22/24 City Council meeting. Highlights include information on the proposed Perry property development and resolution of outstanding litigation.