Thousands to flock to The Harbor for 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival Saturday

Thousands to flock to The Harbor for 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival Saturday

ROCKWALL, Texas — October 7, 2025 — Rockwall’s favorite fall tradition is back and bigger than ever! The 13th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival splashes into The Harbor this Saturday, October 11, bringing together thousands of families, Jeep enthusiasts, vendors, and community supporters for a full day of fun — all for a […]

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting Givingmas

Got good gumbo? Enter Dodie’s Gumbo Cook-Off benefiting Givingmas

Gumbo gurus to compete for cash prizes & bragging rights  Flavor fighters, register to enter here.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 5, 2025) – Get ready to stir the pot, North Texas! Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor (2067 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall) is spicing things up with its First Ever Gumbo Cook-Off, set for 2–6 […]

Young Men’s Service League Heath/Harbor Chapter partners with Special Olympics to host disc golf tournament

Young Men’s Service League Heath/Harbor Chapter partners with Special Olympics to host disc golf tournament

Rockwall, TX (October 1, 2025) – The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Heath/Harbor Chapter is proud to announce its partnership with Special Olympics to host a disc golf tournament on October 18 at Fox Chase Park in Rockwall. Each year, the chapter selects an “Ultimate Gift” project in collaboration with local philanthropies in Rockwall and Dallas Counties. This year, the […]

City of Heath Department of Public Safety Update

City of Heath Department of Public Safety Update

Heath, TX (September 30, 2025) – On September 28, 2025, a burglary occurred in the Tennis Village area of Buffalo Creek. Detectives are actively investigating, and will provide updates as information becomes available. In the meantime, please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately: Make sure alarm systems are working properly and include glass […]

Duck, Duck, Jeep: Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns Oct. 11

Duck, Duck, Jeep: Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta & Jeep Festival returns Oct. 11

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2025) Mark your calendars—the most spec-QUACK-ular event of the year returns to the Harbor in Rockwall on Saturday, October 11! Voted Rockwall County’s #1 Community Event of 2024, the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival is back with even more fun and excitement. This fall festival features a huge kids’ zone, […]

Rockwall jury finds Rowlett resident guilty of murdering his mother

Rockwall jury finds Rowlett resident guilty of murdering his mother

Book-in photo of Jeffrey Flowers ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2025) Last week, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Rowlett resident Jeffrey Bennett Flowers, 46, for Murder.  The same jury assessed a Life sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 382nd Judicial District Court Judge Brett Hall presided over the four-day […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Blessing

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Blessing

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19, 2025) It’s a pleasant September morning as I write to you, heralded by the rooster crowing at the appropriate sunrise hour today (sometimes he gets confused on timing.) The garden is amazing in its beauty, and I am thankful for the spectacular season we have had.  Blooming is still abundant. […]

Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Royse City’s H.H. Browning Achievement Center celebrates first graduates of Alternative Learning Program

Principal Dr. Jared Smith, Counselor Susan Talbert, and ALC Teacher Justin Strayhorn celebrating with graduate Karen Rosas. ROYSE CITY, TX – The H.H. Browning Achievement Center and Royse City ISD are proud to announce the first two graduates of the Alternative Learning Program (ALC): Landyn Pittman and Karen Rosas. Both students have successfully completed the […]

Hot off the press, making a splash: Blue Ribbon News Rubber Duck Edition

Hot off the press, making a splash: Blue Ribbon News Rubber Duck Edition

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 19 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and on its way to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click here to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source for uplifting local stories and community-driven coverage—online and in […]

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