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

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

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 tested for viability through August 31 and, if sustainable, will become a […]

Safe Harbor: When it comes to water safety, our community is all in

Safe Harbor: When it comes to water safety, our community is all in

From left, diver Chris Golden, diver Jason Harris, District Executive Director Harold Young of JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, dive team leader Mike Hamilton, diver Kerry Krueger, and diver Bobby Gladu. Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – Raised on the salty shores of Corpus Christi, Bobby Gladu began scuba diving at age 13 and has […]

Summer’s here and Blue Ribbon News’ July issue is hot off the press

Summer’s here and Blue Ribbon News’ July issue is hot off the press

Hello summer, hello good news! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed 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 […]

Hawks Take Flight: Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Hawks Take Flight: Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Heath, TX (June 3, 2025) – The Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2025 took the spotlight on May 28, 2025, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, as family, friends, teachers, and staff came together to celebrate this academic milestone. The commencement not only honored the achievements of the 663 graduates who earned their high […]

City of Heath hires Highland Park Administrator, Steve Alexander, as new City Manager/CEO

City of Heath hires Highland Park Administrator, Steve Alexander, as new City Manager/CEO

Heath, TX (May 30, 2025) – The Heath City Council has hired Steve Alexander as the new City Manager/CEO following an extensive national search facilitated by SGR, a human resources consulting firm specializing in the public sector. Mr. Alexander brings 31 years of municipal management and financial experience, including most recently serving as Assistant Town […]

City of Heath accepting applications for community boards and commissions

City of Heath accepting applications for community boards and commissions

Heath, TX (May 21, 2025) – Do you have ideas and a desire to make a difference in the City of Heath? Here’s your opportunity! The City of Heath is accepting applications from citizens interested in being appointed to a Board or Commission. Openings include the Heath Economic Development/Municipal Benefits Board, the Park Board and […]

Heath senior wins national scholarship award

Heath senior wins national scholarship award

Bristol, PA (May 13, 2025) – Washington Crossing Foundation announced the 2025 scholarship winners for high school seniors planning careers in government service. Local student, Keaton Steen, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School received the Gregory Czura, Esq. Memorial Scholarship. He is actively involved with his school community and encourages his peers in academics and […]

Businesswoman Cindy Horne wins election to Heath City Council

Businesswoman Cindy Horne wins election to Heath City Council

HEATH, TX (May 5, 2025) — Heath businesswoman, community leader, and member of the Heath Board of Adjustments, Cindy Horne, won her campaign for the Place 1 seat on Heath City Council, earning more than 71% of the vote. A native Texan, Horne’s campaign emphasized a commitment to giving the residents of Heath a transparent […]