Major crash shuts down both directions of I-30 in Rockwall

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/7 4:43A Sophia Beausoleil

Sunday morning traffic came to a standstill after authorities shut down both directions of Interstate 30 in Rockwall between Dalrock Road and Horizon Road. A TxDOT camera showed investigators on the scene at the bridge that crosses over Lake Ray...

Oktoberfest - September 19 (7:00pm - 9:30pm)

City of Rowlett - News Flash 9/2 11:36A

Celebrate Oktoberfest...Rowlett-style! Enjoy live music by The Moravians, authentic German food, games, and festive fun for all ages. We’re closing Main Street and turning it into a vibrant festival full of energy, entertainment, and community fun.

Join the Rockwall County 4-H for a new year kick-off event on September 6

Blue Ribbon News 9/2 7:44A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (September 2, 2025) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on September 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County...

Community Blood Drive

City of Rowlett - News Flash 9/2 7:24A

The City of Rowlett and Carter BloodCare are hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre. This event is open to the public. Donors will receive a free t-shirt while...

Azle boat crash sends 3 to hospital, officials warn about boat safety this holiday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 9/1 3:45A Alanna Quillen

A boat crash on Eagle Mountain Lake sent two children and one adult to the hospital Sunday evening, according to the Tarrant Regional Water District. Officials said the crash happened around 7 p.m. when a boat carrying five people slammed into a...

10th Annual Clays for CASA Clay Shoot raises essential funds for Lone Star CASA

Blue Ribbon News 8/24 3:34A Editor

First Place Team “Alliance/Galyean” from left: Craig Muirhead, Joe Chenault, Ronnie Carroll, and Billy Meredith ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 24, 2025)  Clays for CASA, held at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, TX on August 15, 2025, was an outstanding...

BOOK REVIEW: SNOWGLOBE (SNOWGLOBE, #1) by Soyoung Park

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 1:00A KAREN SIDDALL

Snowglobe by Soyoung Park   Mesmerizing!   Snowglobe is a young adult dystopian tale by Korean author Soyoung Park, recently translated into English by Joungmin Lee Comfort. It is the first book of a...

BOOK REVIEW: MCMINNVILLE by Derrick McCartney

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/20 12:00A KAREN SIDDALL

McMinnville by Derrick McCartney   Fictional deep dive into unexplained UFO phenomena.   McMinnville is the fictional account of a retired NYPD cold case detective who decides to look into an old...

BOOK REVIEW: HOUNDS OF THE HOLLYWOOD BASKERVILLES by Elizabeth Crowens

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/19 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles Babs Norman Hollywood Mystery, #1 by Elizabeth Crowens   When Hollywood went to the dogs   Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles is the premiere novel in author...

Mosquitos test positive for the West Nile Virus - ground spraying to occur.

City of Rowlett - News Flash 8/19 11:06A

Mosquitos testing positive for the West Nile Virus were discovered in Zone 1. Dallas County will perform ground spraying in the affected areas Tuesday, Aug. 19, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, during the overnight hours.

Santas Bringing the Heat this Labor Day at the Hilton Anatole August 29 September 1

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 12:42A Teia Collier

Santas grabbing his swimsuit this Labor Day weekend as he makes a special summer pit stop at Hilton Anatole s JadeWaters Resort Pool Complex  for the hotels annual Santa Cabana Weekend. In celebration...

CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW - SPOONS: A FAMILY STORY OF ENDURING LOSS by J. Corn

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 10:00P KAREN SIDDALL

Spoons by J. Corn   Colorful, simple, and comforting story about missing and remembering our loved ones who have passed on.   Spoons by J. Corn is a helpful childrens picture book about how we can...

Friends of the Rockwall County Library Launches 2025–2026 Program Year with Community-Wide...

Blue Ribbon News 8/13 4:22A Melanie M

Rockwall County (August 13, 2025) The Friends of the Rockwall County Library is kicking off its 2025–2026 program year with a county-wide membership drive aimed at strengthening support for one of the community’s most vital resources—the Rockwall...

Lee Cullum to Receive the 2026 Texas Womans University Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 12:41A Juliette DC

Texas Womans University (TWU) will present the 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to award-winning veteran journalist Lee Cullum at the Dallas Leadership Luncheon, set for February 17,...

BOOK REVIEW: SINS OF THE FATHER (DETECTIVE NATHAN PARKER, #4) by James L'Etoile

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 8/12 7:45P KAREN SIDDALL

Sins of the Father Detective Nathan Parker, #4 by James LEtoile   A threat from Parkers past teams up with a dangerous new foe.   Sins of the Father is the fourth book in author James LEtoiles...