HEATH, TX (Aug. 24, 2025) Recent events have been unusual for our community, and I want to assure everyone that we are working diligently and using all available public safety and investigative resources available to us to resolve these issues. The first incident involves antisemitic flags that were hung on Rockwall-Heath High School early on […]
HEATH, TX (July 31, 2025) – The city of Heath’s new outdoor warning siren system is now being installed and tested. The system is comprised of two sirens that are strategically placed throughout the city. The new sirens will be tested during the next two weeks for :45-second “growl” periods. If you hear the sirens, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 29, 2025) – Traci Bridges has been named Director of Marketing and Business Development for ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rockwall County. The new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital is scheduled to open this fall in Heath, Texas, and will provide specialized care to patients with disabling injuries or illnesses caused by strokes, brain […]
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 […]
Heath, TX (July 2, 2025) – Peter McNabb has been appointed by Bishop Ruben Saenz to become the new pastor of First United Methodist Church of Heath effective July 1. Rev. McNabb served most recently as pastor of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs and before that as pastor of First United Methodist Church […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]