Mountain lion spotted in Frisco, near Lake Lewisville, TPWD says

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/7 7:10A NBCDFW Staff

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirms a mountain lion was spotted in Frisco, near Lake Lewisville. The lion was recorded on security camera footage and reported to the state parks department on Nov. 4. TPWD is monitoring the area and...

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...

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Blue Ribbon News 11/4 4:39A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (November 4, 2024) Rowlett Reviews next book review will feature Nella Phillips reviewing Say Goodnight, Gracie!: The Story of George Burns Gracie Allen by Cheryl Blythe and Susan Hackett. Nella has entertained the club many times in...

Chi Omega Christmas Market Beneficiary Application

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/28 7:00P Brynn Bagot Public Relations

Dallas-area nonprofits can now apply to be considered for a grant from the annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, which was started by the Dallas-area alumnae in 1978 to live out its mission to serve...

Fall Series- Lunch on the Lawn

City of Rowlett - Calendar - Events 10/27 6:00P

Event date: October 28, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: 4011 Main Street Rowlett, TX 75088 Description: ‘Lunch on the Lawn’, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown! Make...

Outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County begins October 22

Blue Ribbon News 10/22 8:31A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public...

Deal Me In: Rockwall County Newcomers group bridges relationships for 50 years

Blue Ribbon News 10/22 4:00A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila...

Soroptimist Club of Rockwall recognized by Rockwall County Commissioners

Blue Ribbon News 10/9 7:22A Melanie M

Soroptimist Club members Kami Webb, Mary Walsh, Farrah Brabson, Frances Roberts, Norma Morris (charter member), Charisa Hauser, Sue Reeves, Giovanna Psolka, Angela Furguson, Mary Grace Fraiser (charter member), and Holly Lyons shown pictured with...

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

City of Rowlett - News Flash 10/8 10:53A

Mosquitos testing positive for the West Nile Virus were discovered in Zone 3 and 6. Dallas County will perform ground spraying in the affected areas Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 during the overnight hours.

The 12th Annual Pink Party Recap

Blue Ribbon News 10/8 8:39A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) The 12th Annual Pink Party, hosted by Willis Fine Jewelry and Helping Hands, was an evening to remember, filled with community spirit, generosity, and heartfelt tributes. The event, held on October 3rd, saw an...

Behavioral health counseling in the Rockwall County Detention Center

Blue Ribbon News 10/8 4:05A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) Under the leadership of Sheriff Garrett and with guidance from Kelley Akins, LPC-S, Director of Behavioral Health, the Rockwall County Sheriff s Office is leading the way in inmate care with its innovative intern...

Rowlett Reviews: Goldie: A Lotus Blooms in the Mud

Blue Ribbon News 10/1 6:35A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (October 1, 2024) Rowlett Reviews Book Club will meet on October 15th at the First Christian Church at 7301 Miller Road in Rowlett. Our reviewer will be the great entertainer Kathleen Cunningham, who will present Goldie: A Lotus Blooms...