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...

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...

Rowlett Community Block Party & Wellness Fair to bring fun with purpose under one roof

Blue Ribbon News 5/28 5:32A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (May 28, 2025) Get ready to celebrate a day of health, fun, and community at Zion Baptist Church Wellness Fair Block Party! This vibrant event is a festival of life designed for all ages, bringing together neighbors and families under...

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...

Deadly weekend: Nine people dead in four separate crashes on North Texas roads

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/19 8:55A NBCDFW Staff

It was a deadly weekend on North Texas roads. In all, nine people were killed in four separate crashes between Saturday and Sunday. ONE DEAD AFTER CRASH DURING GRAND PRAIRIE POLICE PURSUIT The Grand Prairie Police Department said a driver trying...

Father, two children killed in head-on crash in Grayson County, police say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 5/19 8:54A Lauren Harper

A community is mourning, and one man is facing charges after a head-on crash in Van Alstyne left a father and two children dead, officials say. The Texas Department of Public Safety said troopers responded to reports of a three-vehicle crash at...

Rockwall Carry The Load volunteers walk to honor fallen service members on May 24

Blue Ribbon News 5/19 7:43A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (May 19, 2025)  Carry The Load, a non-profit that honors fallen military and first responders, is hosting its annual Memorial May walk in Rockwall on Saturday, May 24, at the Rockwall County Courthouse at 6 p.m. Each year thousands...

Rockwall County Constable’s Office issues safe driving reminder

Blue Ribbon News 5/15 10:15A Melanie M

Rockwall County (May 15, 2025) The Rockwall County Constable s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to always make safe driving habits a priority during the heavily traveled Memorial Day holiday. As...

Rockwall County approves monument for the Ten Commandments

Blue Ribbon News 5/14 2:54A Editor

Ten Commandments Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol (behind the capitol building). Austin, Texas.  Photograph by J. Williams. (Aug. 26, 2002). ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 14, 2025) On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Rockwall County...

One Heart Project provides services to Rockwall County youth with grant from Texas Bar Foundation

Blue Ribbon News 5/7 5:36A Melanie M

Grant provides support services to help at-risk and justice-involved youth develop life skills and reduce recidivism rates. Rockwall, TX (May 7, 2025)    One Heart Project is pleased to announce that the Texas Bar Foundation has renewed its grant...

Rockwall High School Interact Club showcases a year of community service projects

Blue Ribbon News 5/6 10:04A Melanie M

Rockwall High School Interact Club officers, and sponsor, Cheri Whitelock, present a Year in Review. Rockwall, TX (May 6, 2025) Last week, the Rockwall Rotary Club saw the Rotary mission of Service Above Self well represented in the youth of...

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council - Now Accepting Applications!

City of Rowlett - News Flash 5/6 6:50A

Calling all Rowlett Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! This is your chance to connect with fellow students, get a behind-the-scenes look at city government, and make a impact. Apply now for the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council for the 2025/2026...

Live on Main Music and Market Fridays in May (6:00 - 9:00pm) Downtown Rowlett

City of Rowlett - News Flash 5/5 11:26A

Live on Main is your Friday night destination for live music, delicious food trucks, and local shopping in Downtown Rowlett! Enjoy performances from talented musical acts each week while browsing handcrafted goods from local artisans.