From Exhaustion to Empowerment, Overcoming Caregiver Burnout: New monthly support group in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 8/1 10:04A Melanie M

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (August 1, 2025) We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home,...

Lone Star CASA launches program to support justice-involved youth in Kaufman County

Blue Ribbon News 8/1 8:55A Melanie M

Rockwall Kaufman Counties, TX (August 1, 2025) — Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Kaufman and Rockwall counties, is launching a transformative pilot...

Rockwall County Courthouse Annex opens Monday, August 4 with a variety of public services

Blue Ribbon News 8/1 8:47A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2025) Groundbreaking for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex occurred on June 11, 2024, and the new facility is set to open to the public on Monday, August 4th. This building will centralize essential county functions,...

Lorne Megyesi launches campaign for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Blue Ribbon News 8/1 5:49A Melanie M

Fate, TX (August 1, 2025) Lorne Megyesi, former Mayor of Fate and longtime Rockwall County resident, has officially announced his candidacy for County Commissioner, Precinct 4. Widely respected for his servant-hearted leadership and commitment to...

Soroptimist International of Rockwall announces 6th annual Black & White Casino Night fundraiser

Blue Ribbon News 7/28 5:51A Melanie M

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2025) — Join Soroptimist International of Rockwall for a glamorous evening featuring casino-style fun at their 6th annual Black White Casino Night fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30...

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: One young man’s journey into the military

Blue Ribbon News 7/28 5:28A Melanie M

Rockwall County, TX (July 28, 2025) Kevin Walters grew up in the country off FM 205 and attended Royse City High School until his junior year in 1995. He and his folks then moved to Chisholm Trail off Route 66 just outside Rockwall. He graduated...

Heath and Rockwall execute a Memorandum of Understanding for a phased increase in available water to...

Blue Ribbon News 7/28 5:15A Melanie M

Heath, TX (July 27, 2025) The City of Heath and City of Rockwall have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that includes an immediate increase in water availability from 6 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) to 6.5 MGD. The increase will be...

City of Rockwall seeking input for improvements to Lake Ray Hubbard boat ramp

Blue Ribbon News 7/23 4:46A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (July 23, 2025) The City of Rockwall is proposing land improvements including boating truck/trailer parking, pedestrian parking, and site amenity improvements on Lake Ray Hubbard at the Highway 66 Boat Ramp. Portions of the property...

Texas House, Senate form joint committee to tackle congressional redistricting

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/22 11:08A NBCDFW Staff

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows have assembled a list of state Senators and Representatives who will serve on the legislature s joint Select Committee on Congressional...

Rain, heat, repeat: Unusually wet July paved way for more mosquitoes

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 7/22 7:18A Alanna Quillen

If you feel like mosquitoes are especially relentless this month, you’re not wrong. A combination of unusually heavy rainfall in July, lingering humidity, and rising temperatures has created ideal...

Bikes, Bears & Big Hearts: 10th Annual Teddy Bear Ride gears up for Sept. 21

Blue Ribbon News 7/18 5:29A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) Motorcycle enthusiasts, community champions, and families from across Rockwall County and beyond—mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 21 as the 10th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride rolls out in support of the...

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Time Stamps

Blue Ribbon News 7/18 5:01A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) I am still the age of ten within. I feel my youth, in a body that is well into the last third of life. My thoughts are better cultivated now; perspectives developed from years of soaring and sometimes plodding through....

Pathways to H.O.P.E. Celebrates First Graduating Class at Rockwall County Jail

Blue Ribbon News 7/18 4:43A Editor

Personal Improvement Leads to Another Chance ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) -Last week, county representatives and invited guests celebrated a significant occasion: the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at...

Emergency exercise planned at Rockwall’s Technology Park Aug. 2

Blue Ribbon News 7/18 4:19A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 18, 2025) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at Pegasus Foods on Saturday, August 2, from 7:00 AM to approximately 10:00 AM. Temporary road closures will...

Three Rockwall High School students embark on a life-changing camp experience

Blue Ribbon News 7/17 5:35A Melanie M

Camp RYLA participants, Libby Cheek, Luke Barksdale, and Kaylen Pruitt, shown with Rockwall Noon Rotary Club president, Kenda Culpepper, share their experiences at a recent Rotary meeting. Photo by BRN Media. Rockwall, TX (July 17, 2025) Three...