Woodcreek Fate Furry 5k and Pet Fair April 29

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2017) The Woodcreek Fate Furry 5k Run and Pet Fair will be 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29. There will be pet vendors, pet adoptions, microchipping, and low cost pet vaccinations from 10 a.m. to noon. Check-in for the 5k is at 8 a.m. Register for the 5k here. We […]

Storm cleanup continues in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2017) Crews were still on scene in the Dalton Ranch neighborhood today, helping residents recover from Wednesday’s storms in North Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department continued to maintain the Mobile Command Unit to support the workers on site. The Rockwall Building Official has been meeting with insurance adjusters throughout the day […]

Rockwall police respond to homes damaged by storms

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017)  On Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Rockwall Communications Center began receiving calls regarding reports of storm damage in the Dalton Ranch Subdivision in north Rockwall.  Several homes have extensive damage as the storm moved quickly through the city.  One resident was transported to an area […]

‘We ride for those who died’

‘We ride for those who died’

Local retired DPS officer participates in annual Police Unity Tour (ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) For the past 10 years, local retired DPS Narcotics Officer Barry Morris has hopped on his bike to join hundreds of fellow officers in the annual Police Unity Tour (PUT), honoring his brothers and sisters in blue who died […]

Rockwall County, TxDoT, area officials celebrate completion of FM 551 & Erby Campbell interchanges

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 29, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioner David  Magness, Judge David Sweet, TxDOT officials, area mayors, council members and citizens gathered on Friday, March 24  to officially celebrate the completion of expansion improvements for the interchanges at FM 551 & I-30 in Fate and Erby Campbell & I-30 in Royse City. The […]

Kids for Kids Talent Show to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) Enjoy an evening of entertainment Friday, April 7 as young artists in our community help stand up against child abuse. The 1st Annual Kids For Kids event will feature dancers from the Ukraine, as well as the Dance & Arts Connection in Heath. Rockwall School of Music students will also be performing. […]

Local couple starts foster closet in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2017) Earlier this year, Kevin and Cheyenne Weable opened the doors to a new nonprofit providing necessities for foster children in Rockwall County and the surrounding area.  Room 29:11 is a foster closet which provides new and gently used clothing for children of all sizes, gently used or new shoes, […]

Blue Ribbon News April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News April print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (March 28, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our April 2017/Easter print edition. Our print publication now delivers monthly to more than 19,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath.  To submit your good news and events, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area […]