Council Statement Following Special Meeting - May 14, 2026

City of Rowlett - News Flash 5/15 8:41A

Following Thursday's special council meeting, the Mayor and entire Rowlett City Council issued a joint statement on the City's most pressing leadership priorities.

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Blue Ribbon News 4/24 8:48A Editor

Saturday May 16th, 11am – 2pm, San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2026) What would the early settlers of Rockwall County have grown in the 1850s? Simple, practical vegetables that fed families and stored well, along with Texas...

Beneficial Programs and Services for the Detainees at the Rockwall County Detention Center

Blue Ribbon News 4/21 7:51A Sam Redig

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Detention Center offers a variety of inmate programs designed to improve safety during incarceration and equip inmates with the skills needed for successful reintegration into society....

Rockwall County Library Invites Community to Participate in “Unearth a Story” Mini Art Exhibition

Blue Ribbon News 4/21 6:51A Sam Redig

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2026) – The Rockwall County Library is inviting the community to get creative this May with its annual Mini Art Exhibition, themed “Unearth a Story.” Open to teens, adults, and children ages 8 and up, the program...

Community Welcome at Rockwall County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast

Blue Ribbon News 4/20 6:51A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) Everyone is welcome to attend the Rockwall County Mayors Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Center (108 E. Washington, Rockwall). Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program...

Friends of the Rockwall County Library honor business members, approve new board slate

Blue Ribbon News 4/20 5:43A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) During the Friends of the Rockwall County Library s sold-out April meeting, the slate for the FOL Board was approved by unanimous vote. New officers will be installed at the May meeting. The 2026-2027 Friends...

New Citizens Celebration

Blue Ribbon News 4/20 5:19A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 20, 2026) This past Saturday, April 18, New Citizen Certificates were presented to members of our community who recently became U.S. citizens. Rockwall County Judge Frank New administered the Naturalization Oath of...

Rockwall County Elections Department: No Early Voting on Tuesday, April 21

Blue Ribbon News 4/19 6:47A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 19, 2026) Early voting in the Uniform Election runs from Monday, April 20, through Tuesday, April 28. There is no voting on Tuesday, April 21, due to San Jacinto Day, a state holiday. Early voting resumes on Wednesday,...

Friday @ 5 - Friday, April 17

City of Rowlett - News Flash 4/17 1:04P

Weekly wrap-up of City operations, projects, events, news, and meetings. Great info - all in one place!

Rockwall Community Unites to Support Foster Teens Through GLOBE Impact Drive

Blue Ribbon News 4/15 4:33A Editor

GLOBE Cohort members deliver donated items to local foster partners. ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 15, 2026) The Rockwall County 4-H GLOBE Cohort, led by Rockwall-Heath High School students Jeet Sodhi and Jind Sodhi, extends its sincere gratitude to...

Blue Ribon News now accepting submissions for our 2026 Summer Camp Spotlight

Blue Ribbon News 4/2 5:28A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 2, 2026) Spring is in full swing, and for our Blue Ribbon News crew that means we re busy accepting submissions for our 2026 Summer Camp Spotlight. Each year this helfpul online guide at blueribbonnews.com features...

AI-Powered Tools Protecting Detainees in Rockwall County Detention Center

Blue Ribbon News 3/30 7:06A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 30, 2026) In the summer of 2024, the Rockwall County Detention Center took significant steps to enhance inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring system developed by 4Sight Labs, a...

Rockwall County Jury Delivers 10-Year Sentence to Repeat DWI Offender

Blue Ribbon News 3/30 6:30A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (March 30, 2026) On March 25, 2026, Judge David Rakow of the 439th Judicial District Court sentenced Dallas County resident, James William Travis, 44, to ten years in a Texas prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated...

Emergency Alert Testing

City of Rowlett - News Flash 3/23 6:29A

TDEM will conduct a statewide emergency alert test on April 2 from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM. Rowlett will issue a WEA and test Rave at 10:00 AM. This is only a test—no action is required.

Friends of Rescue Animals receives grant from PetSmart Charities in preparation for National...

Blue Ribbon News 3/21 4:23A Melanie M

Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Rowlett, TX (March 21, 2026) Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, Friends of Rescue Animals (FRAS) will help more cats in the...