Musical now playing in Dallas tells story of the man on the billboard in 2010

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/13 9:51A Deborah Ferguson

It was a scene that made headlines across the country and stopped traffic in Fort Worth 15 years ago. A naked man spent six hours atop a billboard on West 7th Street before police talked him down. 15 years ago a naked man spent six hours atop a...

Southwest responds to bag policy change: ‘It's not like we traded Luka'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/13 9:00A Sasha Richie | The Dallas Mornin

It is hard to make a more controversial decision in Dallas than trading Luka Doncic , and now Southwest Airlines is evoking the blockbuster trade as it tries to soothe customers upset by its latest...

Texas AG Ken Paxton opens investigation into Dallas alleging ‘Sanctuary city policies'

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/13 8:48A Frank Heinz

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he s opened an investigation into the city of Dallas alleging the police department is refusing to comply with state and federal immigration laws. The attorney...

2 DPS troopers hit assisting disabled 18-wheeler; all lanes of I-45 reopened

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/13 8:28A NBCDFW Staff

Drivers traveling southbound on Interstate 45 south of Dallas Thursday morning faced a big traffic backup north of Corsicana. All lanes of southbound I-45 were closed at Business 45 for about four...

One dead after plane crashes departing Mesquite Metro Airport, officials say

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/13 6:51A NBCDFW Staff

One person is believed to have died after a plane crashed shortly after taking off from Mesquite Metro Airport Thursday morning, officials say. According to the FAA, a Cessna Citation jet took off at about 7:40 a.m. with only a pilot on board....

Texas Pie Fest returns to Tate Farms in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 7:17A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 12, 2025) Tate Farms, one of Rockwall County s oldest working farms presents the 7th annual Texas Pie Fest on April 26. Pie vendors from all over Texas will be set up selling pie slices, whole pies, pie shakes, pie pops, hand...

Kids Kingdom Renovation Project Update

City of Rowlett - News Flash 3/12 6:51A

In light of new information, the City has paused the Kids Kingdom Renovation Project. Staff is evaluating next steps and will soon present options to the City Council for consideration and direction.

Our Unity 2050: Rockwall County Strategic Plan

Blue Ribbon News 3/11 7:43A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 11, 2025) The Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050 was presented during the Rockwall County Commissioners Court regular meeting on March 11, 2025. The county collaborated with two strategic planning firms, Baker Tilly Advisory...

Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends plans final two lunches of their year

Blue Ribbon News 3/10 6:52A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 10, 2025) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will host two lunches to close out their year. The lunches, scheduled for April 10 and May 8, are followed by a summer break with their new year beginning in September. The...

Rowlett Reviews Book Club: Growing Up Rumbley by Jill Beam

Blue Ribbon News 3/10 5:49A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (March 10, 2025) Our next book reviewer on Tuesday, March 18 is the beloved Jill Beam, daughter of the beloved Rosemary Rumbley (who many may remember from past reviewers). In fact, Jill will be presenting her own book entitled Growing...

Rowlett officer recovering after being hit by suspected drunken driver early Thursday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/6 6:46A NBCDFW Staff

A Rowlett police officer is home recovering after being hit by a suspected drunken driver early Thursday morning. Rowleet police said officer Isaac Gorskikh was in his patrol car assisting another department with traffic control along Interstate...

3-alarm fire reported at Arlington townhomes community near Randol Mill Park

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/6 6:24A NBCDFW Staff

A Rowlett police officer is home recovering after being hit by a suspected drunken driver early Thursday morning. Rowleet police said officer Isaac Gorskikh was in his patrol car assisting another department with traffic control along Interstate...

Over 1,000 volunteers to visit North Texas campuses for United Way's Reading Day

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/6 12:10A Alanna Quillen

A Rowlett police officer is home recovering after being hit by a suspected drunken driver early Thursday morning. Rowleet police said officer Isaac Gorskikh was in his patrol car assisting another department with traffic control along Interstate...

Calling All Local Musicians!

City of Rowlett - News Flash 3/4 5:27A

The "Live on Main" Concert Series is seeking talented solo artists to open for our main event bands on Friday nights in May. This is a great opportunity to showcase your music and connect with the community. Apply now!

Apply for the Recode Rowlett Committee

City of Rowlett - News Flash 3/4 4:55A

This ad hoc committee will have the opportunity to review zoning approach options and proposed ordinance language in the process of making recommendations the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council.