Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm expands with new Rockwall location

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 8:04A Melanie M

Veteran-owned, family-run firm deepens commitment to the community after 11 years of service Rockwall, TX (June 3, 2025) After more than a decade of proudly serving Rockwall and the surrounding communities, Ashmore Ashmore Law Firm is excited to...

Hawks Take Flight: Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 5:39A Melanie M

Heath, TX (June 3, 2025) The Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2025 took the spotlight on May 28, 2025, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, as family, friends, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate this academic milestone. The...

Jacket Pride on full display at 2025 Rockwall High School graduation

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 5:26A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (June 3, 2025) On a night filled with hope, memories, and heartfelt applause, the Rockwall High School Class of 2025 turned their tassels and turned the page to a new chapter in life. Held at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland on...

Call for Artists: Join Rockwall Art League’s 25th Annual Fine Art Show, Sale

Blue Ribbon News 6/3 4:25A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (June 3, 2025) The Rockwall Art League s 25th Annual Juried Fine Art Show Sale Call for Artists is open, with up to $5000 in cash prizes. Categories include Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography/Digital, Mixed...

Rockwall County officially named Marriage Capital of Texas

Blue Ribbon News 5/31 5:56A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (May 30, 2025)  Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg is excited to announce that Rockwall County has officially been designated as the Marriage Capital of Texas! This recognition was established through the Senate Concurrent...

John King Blvd at I-30 to close Friday evening until 5am Monday, June 2

Blue Ribbon News 5/30 8:30A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2025) Weather permitting, all lanes of John King Boulevard will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, May 30 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 2 for bridge work as part of the ongoing project. Local traffic will be detoured. East and...

City of Heath hires Highland Park Administrator, Steve Alexander, as new City Manager/CEO

Blue Ribbon News 5/30 7:05A Melanie M

Heath, TX (May 30, 2025) The Heath City Council has hired Steve Alexander as the new City Manager/CEO following an extensive national search facilitated by SGR, a human resources consulting firm specializing in the public sector. Mr. Alexander...

City of Heath Hires Steve Alexander as New City Manager/CEO

City of Heath TX 5/30 5:56A City Hall

The Heath City Council has hired Steve Alexander as the new City Manager/CEO following an extensive national search facilitated by SGR, a human resources consulting firm specializing in the public sector. Mr. Alexander brings 31 years of...

Murder charge against former Arlington police officer dismissed by Tarrant DA's Office

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/29 12:23P Frank Heinz

A murder charge filed against a former Arlington police officer for a fatal shooting that occurred during a slow-speed chase more than three years ago has been dismissed by the Tarrant County Criminal...

Rockwall County Constable Dan Otto retires

Blue Ribbon News 5/29 4:15A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 29, 2025) Dan Otto has called Rockwall County home since 1981 and is proud to be a part of this community. Following graduation from Rockwall High School in 1990, Dan proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and was...

Rockwall County Commissioners Court tours the new courthouse annex

Blue Ribbon News 5/28 10:48A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2025) Get ready for an exciting new chapter in Rockwall County! The brand-new Rockwall County Courthouse Annex, set to open its doors this year, is located at 1101 Yellow Jacket Lane, right next to the iconic Rockwall County...

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Part of the Military We Never Think About

Blue Ribbon News 5/27 6:02A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 27, 2025) Memorial Day was just this last weekend, and many started their vacation and had happy times with their family. But what was it like for the people who lost a loved one in the military? It s a tough subject when you...

Helping Hands of Rockwall County annual Festival of Trees planning is underway and tickets are on...

Blue Ribbon News 5/27 5:42A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 27, 2025) Helping Hands of Rockwall County is already counting down to the most magical weekend of the year — the annual Festival of Trees Luncheon on Friday, November 14th and Festival of Trees Gala on Saturday, November 15th! ...

Rockwall’s ‘Gone Country’ summer music fest tickets going fast

Blue Ribbon News 5/22 4:56A Editor

Get em before they re GONE! ROCKWALL, TX (May 22, 2025) The countdown is on for one of Rockwall County’s most anticipated events of the summer! The 2nd Annual Gone Country Music Fest, presented by Michael Joyce Properties, returns Saturday, July...

Toastmasters of Rockwall extends invitation to a celebration of 25 years

Blue Ribbon News 5/21 5:16A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2025) Toastmasters of Rockwall invites the community to join them for a celebration of their 25th anniversary! The celebration kicks off on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00PM at Independent Financial Bank in downtown Rockwall....