Blue Ribbon News

12/21/2025

Please see the release below regarding an active shooting investigation in Rockwall.

12/19/2025

Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) brought joy to children this Christmas season, made possible by the incredible generosity of local donors, volunteers, community groups, and corporate partners.

Rockwall & Kaufman Counties, TX (Dec. 19, 2025) — Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) brought joy to children this Christmas season, made possible by the incredible generosity of local donors, volunteers, community groups, and corporate partners. For children, the abrupt removal fro...

12/19/2025

The Rockwall County Republican Party has announced their signature annual event, Lincoln-Reagan Day, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. For only the second time in the event’s 19-year history, a sitting Texas Governor will join the festivities.

ROCKWALL, Texas (Dec. 19, 2025) – The Rockwall County Republican Party has announced their signature annual event, Lincoln-Reagan Day, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. For only the second time in the event’s nineteen-year history, a sitting Tex...

12/19/2025

Rockwall, TX (December 19, 2025) – At this time of year when we are constantly being told of all the bad things going on in the world, maybe we need to stop and really look at what we American citizens are really like. This story was given to me by a former Vietnam veteran, Michael...

12/19/2025

🐾🌴 The music says adventure, and the moment says celebration.

We’re announcing the Rockwall Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, presented by HomeBank Texas , honoring the people, progress, and connections that made 2025 unforgettable.

✨ Legacy of the Wild: An Expedition to Excellence
🐾 Safari / Jungle vibes
📅 Save the date and get ready to celebrate BIG - March 5th, 2026
📍 Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
🔗 in the comments to register today!

Dust off your safari style, embrace the wild, and join us as we honor the leaders and businesses shaping our community. This is one expedition you won’t want to miss… because it all starts here. 🐘✨

12/18/2025

Congratulations Dylan! Nebbie Williams Elementary

🌟Congratulations Dylan Hervey from Nebbie Williams Elementary for being named our Rotary Student of Honor! We are so happy to close out this semester shining a spotlight on Dylan's academic achievements, character, and citizenship. We are proud of you Dylan - keep up the great work!

12/17/2025

🩸❤️‍🩹Help others in the new year by giving blood during National Blood Donor Month - sign up to donate at the Blood Drive on January 12 at Children's Lighthouse (Rockwall,TX)

Carter BloodCare

Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2025) – Resolve to help others in the new year by giving blood during National Blood Donor Month in January, recognizing the importance of donors in building a safe, available blood supply. Blood donors make a difference for people hurt in traffic accidents, children fig...

12/17/2025

At a special meeting of the Rockwall County, TX - Commissioners Court on Wed., Dec. 17, Attorney Keith Wheeler was appointed to complete the unexpired term of The Honorable Brian Williams as Judge of the Rockwall County Court at Law #1.

Rockwall County, TX (December 17, 2025) – At a special meeting of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Attorney Keith Wheeler was appointed to complete the unexpired term of The Honorable Brian Williams as Judge of the Rockwall County Court at Law #1. Judge...

12/17/2025

❤️‍🩹With the help of community volunteers and partners, Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD , JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall spreads holiday hope to neighbors in need.

Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2025) – On Saturday, December 13 an incredibly special event came together at Rockwall’s J.E.R. Chilton YMCA – serving families right here in the middle of the holiday season. Catalyst Christmas, a grassroots organization founded by the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas du...

12/16/2025

WINNERS OF 2025 LIGHT UP HEATH CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Every participant in the first-ever Light Up Heath Holiday Decorating Contest is a winner for making the effort to help launch this new tradition!

The judging process was difficult with so many beautiful and festive entries, but here are the overall winners:

MOST SPIRITED NEIGHBORHOODS:
-Best Entry: Heath Golf & Yacht Club
-Best Overall: Ridge Lakes

BEST DECORATED HOMES:
-Santa’s Choice: 836 Promise Drive
-Most Likely to be Seen from Space: 486 Keystone
-Christmas Elegance: 305 Knights Trail
-All Around Noel: 843 Providence Way
-A Charlie Brown Christmas: 405 Dennis Bailey Lane
-Reason for the Season: 150 Yorkshire Drive
-A Child’s Wonderland: 604 Willow Springs Drive
-Merry & Bright: 1202 Valley Trail

The City of Heath thanks everyone who participated in the contest and the members of the Special Events Board for serving as judges.

Winners will have a sign placed in their yard.

An image gallery of all the entries and a Light Up Heath Tour Map will be published on Friday, December 19, so that you and your holiday visitors can take a self-guided tour.

12/16/2025

🔥𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡'𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! The new technology is a significant change in the information world - and with its sophistication, you will need to know how to spot AI scams. Meet Detective Page with the Rockwall Police Department Financial Crimes Division, who work earnestly to alert us to the latest scams and protect us from falling victim.

📌𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐃𝐞𝐜 𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦
Make sure to RSVP - at the front desk or call - so that we can plan accordingly. A lite lunch is served.