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...

Rockwall Youth Fair Returns with Livestock, Family Fun and $100K Market Sale

Blue Ribbon News 3/15 7:56A Editor

Celebrating ‘Time-Treasured Opportunities’ Get ready to celebrate a Rockwall County tradition! From March 25–28, 2026, the 73rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair returns to showcase the agricultural heritage of Rockwall County. Held at Tate Farms (12992...

Hands-Only Heroes: Elementary Students Learn Life-Saving Skills

Blue Ribbon News 3/12 7:16A Melanie M

Rowlett, TX (March 12, 2026) Just a few weeks ago, as National Heart Month came to a close, the students at Rockwall ISD’s Doris Cullins–Lake Pointe Elementary gathered for a special assembly. In front of them were a row of tables laid out with...

$101M of counterfeit luxury items seized in Rowlett

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/11 4:16A Laura Harris

Rowlett Police have announced the seizure of $62,000 counterfeit luxury items with an estimated street value of $101 million. They are calling the investigation, which began on February 9, a...

Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them – a webinar for caregivers and professionals

Blue Ribbon News 3/3 5:48A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (March 3, 2026) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County introduces an educational webinar discussing preventative measures for dementia and Alzheimer s. Hosted by Wellmed, Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of...

Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests through April 1

Blue Ribbon News 3/2 7:46A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (March 2, 2026) Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall County high school seniors. For the 2024-2025...

Latest Developments in Measles Cases in Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 5:07A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) The Rockwall County Health Authority informs residents that the six individuals who contracted measles are no longer contagious, per CDC guidelines. The first confirmed case of the year was identified on...

Ashley Rains Announces Candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Blue Ribbon News 2/23 4:51A Editor

FATE, TX (Feb. 23, 2026) — My name is Ashley Rains, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. My husband and I have lived in Rockwall County for almost a decade. Nearly six years ago, we chose to make Fate, Texas our...

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Blue Ribbon News 2/19 4:40A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (February 19, 2026) Lone Star CASA announces the conclusion of Sandra Ownby’s tenure as a Board Member, marking the end of six extraordinary years of leadership, dedication, and service to children and families in our...

March 3, 2026 Primary Election Information

City of Rowlett - News Flash 2/18 4:18A

https://www.rowletttx.gov/1850/March-3-2026-Primary-Election?fbclid=IwY2xjawQCtztleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJaOHAzbFBocFRRZm11cTRlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpSPXjlZxNoke1ZWXhDAdXZjIYQWZo0XqYfBG7tPRg02sgq4vIoEdvol4oKl_aem_XH2lZWfld1kOCkE-4QX...

Citywide Sanitary Sewer Odor Abatement Program

City of Rowlett - News Flash 2/13 9:10P

The City of Rowlett continues its Citywide Sanitary Sewer Odor Abatement Program. This update outlines recent monitoring data, mitigation efforts, and next steps to reduce odors, including chemical dosing, aeration, and system evaluation.