Heavy, widespread rain and flooding threat overnight in North Texas: First Alert Weather Day

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 1/29 6:55P Erin Moran

NORTH TEXAS Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across North Texas, with rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour. Between 1-3" of rain has already fallen Wednesday night. A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain...

CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP – 01/28/25

City of Heath TX 1/29 5:51A City Hall

Interim City Manager Aaron Adel provides an update from the 01/28/25 City Council meeting that includes information on the Water Bridge Plan, new Park and Trails of Heath initiatives and more

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs celebrates graduation of five new Veteran/Service Dog teams

Blue Ribbon News 1/22 9:07A Melanie M

ROCKWALL, TEXAS (January 22, 2025)  – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is proud to announce the Graduation of five Veteran/Service Dog teams on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at their Rockwall Campus (254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032). This...

Five Rockwall-Heath HS Choir students selected for All-State, most in school’s history

Blue Ribbon News 1/21 5:33A Melanie M

Heath, TX (January 21, 2025) Congratulations to the Rockwall-Heath High School Choir on their record-breaking five students selected for the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir! The Heath Choir has never had more than one...

David Billings, Fate Mayor, and Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner discuss long-term...

Blue Ribbon News 1/20 5:21A Melanie M

Fate, TX (January 20, 2025) The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings welcomed Dana Macalik, Rockwall County Commissioner. Mayor Billings and Commissioner Macalik discussed Our Unity...

PARKS AND TRAILS OF HEATH (PATH) DONORS RECOGNIZED

City of Heath TX 1/16 4:23A City Hall

Mayor Jeremiah McClure and the City Council recognized generous donations by Heath residents Bob and Kathy Tolbert to the Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) fund raising program at the January 14 City Council meeting. Upon learning that the vision...

NEW UPSCALE RESTAURANT COMING TO THE RESERVE

City of Heath TX 1/16 3:36A City Hall

The Heath City Council approved an Economic Development Assistance Agreement and Ground Lease at its January 14 meeting for 1880 Kitchen, a new upscale destination restaurant that will be located in The Reserve, located along Hawk Drive and Chris...

Seminar explores 55+ senior living options in Rockwall and DFW

Blue Ribbon News 1/10 3:26A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 10, 2025) – Older adults, seniors, and their family members are invited to an insightful seminar titled True Talk about 55+ Senior Living Options, part of the Senior Living True Talk Series. This event will take place on...

Rainbow Room of Rockwall County hosts Chili Challenge for Children

Blue Ribbon News 1/7 8:28A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2025) – Calling all chili experts! Get ready to join supporters of the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County in a tasty event for a worthy cause! Got a great chili recipe? Want to share your creation? This cook-off is for you!...

Melba Jeffus, former Republican Woman’s Club President, announces run for Rockwall City Council

Blue Ribbon News 1/7 4:25A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2025) Melba Jeffus announced today she will run for the Rockwall City Council, Place 3.  Melba Jeffus, a native Texan, and her husband Stan, moved to Rockwall in 2004. Melba retired from the Dallas County Community...

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: So You Think You Have Had A Bad Day!

Blue Ribbon News 1/7 3:05A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 7, 2025) After last week’s article was published, I have received several requests to provide some more examples of local men and women serving in our armed forces. One such example follows. Some days are really bad days. In...

Rockwall County Library to host Operation Footlocker and World War artifacts from the National WWII...

Blue Ribbon News 1/6 5:33A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 6, 2025) The Rockwall County Library is excited to present World War II trunks from The National WWII Museum of New Orleans with real WWII artifacts.  Each trunk offers a theme such as “Homefront,” (articles from the U.S....

Women In Need invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Chocolate Indulgence

Blue Ribbon News 1/6 4:45A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 6, 2025) This Valentine’s Day, let Women In Need (WIN) plan an unforgettable evening for you! Join us for Chocolate Indulgence 2025, an exciting event filled with decadent desserts, engaging entertainment, and heartfelt support...

Rockwall Art League presents: “Shape & Color Application in Impressionistic Painting” with Patrick...

Blue Ribbon News 1/6 4:43A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (January 6, 2025)  Please join us on Saturday, January 25, for our monthly meeting and demo, featuring award winning artist, Patrick Michael Reeves. Patrick will present “Shape and Color Application in Impressionistic Painting.”...

Cessna pilot unhurt after emergency landing in a grassy field

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/3 7:15A NBCDFW Staff

The pilot of a single-engine Cessna made an emergency landing in Royse City Friday morning. According to preliminary information from the FAA, the pilot reported engine trouble and brought the plane down in a grassy field near the Rockwall...