Serving Justice—and the Community—Rockwall County DA’s Office Supports Fresh Starts This Season

Blue Ribbon News 12/23 5:56A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 23, 2025) Members of the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office participated in a community service project clothes drive this holiday season.  Their efforts benefited two local non-profits: Women in Need and One...

80-year-old North Texas man arrested after shooting wife, then reporting it to neighbor, police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/21 10:47A S.E. Jenkins

An 80-year-old man shot his wife in the abdomen on Sunday morning, then walked next door to report it, Rockwall police said. Just after 10 a.m., Rockwall police received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 600 block of Stafford Circle....

Attorney Keith Wheeler appointed Judge for County Court at Law #1

Blue Ribbon News 12/17 7:21A Melanie M

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...

Ring in the New Year at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor

Blue Ribbon News 12/17 6:38A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 17, 2025) – Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, Rockwall’s lakeside destination for authentic Cajun flavor, invites guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with New Orleans style! Close out 2025, with a memorable evening as you...

Catalyst Christmas: J.E.R. Chilton YMCA delivers holiday hope and essentials to Rockwall neighbors...

Blue Ribbon News 12/17 4:20A Melanie M

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...

David Schoen announces run for Rockwall City Council, Place 6

Blue Ribbon News 12/16 4:01A Editor

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 16, 2025) David Schoen, a lifelong Texan, has announced his candidacy for Place 6 on the Rockwall City Council. He and his wife, Mary, moved to Rockwall in 2015. Schoen’s interest in city government began when he became involved...

Merry Christmas, Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 12/15 4:32A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 15, 2025) On the festive evening of Friday, December 12, 2025, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court, along with cheerful residents and friends, came together for the second annual lighting ceremony of the County...

Jasmine Crockett launches campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary after Colin Allred drops out

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/8 8:29A Jack Fink

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday filed paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, a source tells CBS News Texas, hours ahead of a planned news conference where she is set to announce her plans. The announcement is set to be...

Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race, to run for Dallas-based House seat

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/8 8:03A Jack Fink

In a last-minute shake-up, Democrat Colin Allred announced Monday morning he is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race in Texas, hours before Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to enter the Democratic primary for the race. Instead, Allred said he...

Rockwall County Democratic Party announces local candidates and filing deadline

Blue Ribbon News 12/8 4:47A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 8, 2025)– The Rockwall County Democratic Party (RCDP) announces that today is the final day for candidates to file for the 2026 Democratic Primary ballot. All individuals interested in running for local or county office...

State Rep. Katrina Pierson announces run for re-election

Blue Ribbon News 12/8 4:37A Melanie M

Rockwall, TX (December 8, 2025) – Texas State House Representative Katrina Pierson announced she will be running for re-election in Texas House District 33. Pierson commented, “It’s been the honor of my life to serve the people of House District...

After clashes with Trump, could a Rep. Jasmine Crockett Senate run energize Republicans in addition...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/6 11:00P Jack Fink

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) will announce tomorrow once and for all whether she is going to run for U.S. Senate and not run for re-election in her House district. Democratic and Republican analysts told CBS News Texas that it looks...

Living Christmas Trees: Hold onto the joy of the holidays for years to come

Blue Ribbon News 12/2 8:54A Melanie M

Ali South and Master Gardeners Lisa Johnson, Michele Campbell, Lisa Walker, Linda Gates, Virginia Davis and Shelly Spearman. Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2025) Bring home a living Christmas tree, add it to your holiday décor and transplant it in the...

Austin’s PlaceMKR acquires 325,300-square-foot portfolio on Industrial Boulevard in Rockwall

Blue Ribbon News 12/2 8:00A Melanie M

Aerial of Industrial Boulevard portfolio, courtesy of PlaceMKR ROCKWALL, Texas (December 2, 2025) – PlaceMKR, an Austin-based commercial real estate investment and development firm, made its entry into the Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market with...

Black Hawk Robotics to host pickleball fundraiser Dec. 6

Blue Ribbon News 12/1 3:47A Editor

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2025) – Black Hawk Robotics 3310, Rockwall-Heath High School’s award-winning robotics team, is serving up a day of fun for a great cause. The team will host a Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Oasis...