Rockwall County Jury Convicts Man of Third Degree Felony Offense of Exploitation of an Elderly Individual

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) On Tuesday October 8, 2019, a Rockwall County jury convicted Houston resident Richard Dick Joles, 61, of the third degree felony offense of Exploitation of an Elderly Individual.  After the same jury heard additional punishment evidence, they sentenced the defendant to seven (7) years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that […]

Rockwall Stingerette Senior Showcase: Kailei Ozuna

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2019) Kailei is the daughter of Anh and Robert Ozuna. She currently holds the position of Head Junior Varsity Instructor for the Stingerettes and also served as a Junior JVI her Junior year. Kailei was also named Miss Perfect Beautiful! She serves the Rockwall community through Girls 4 God and […]

Rockwall County Youth Celebrates National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12

Visit Tractor Supply in Royse City to participate in ‘Clover Campaign’ (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2019) Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country are celebrating everything 4-H during National 4-H Week, October 6-12, 2019. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization that cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter […]

Rockwall Ghost Walk Combines Creepy Tales with Historic Tour

Rockwall Ghost Walk Combines Creepy Tales with Historic Tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 18, 2019) Following a sold-out Harvest Moon Walking Tour this past Friday the 13th, history buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks (also known as the Rockwall Legends Walk) beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a summer ghost walk […]

Oldest Club in Rockwall Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Oldest Club in Rockwall Celebrates 100th Anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2019) The Friday Study Club, recognized as Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, celebrated its 100th Anniversary Tea on Sept. 20 at the Liberty Hall in the Rockwall County Courthouse. The lovely Tea was well appointed with formal white tablecloths, flower bouquets, silver, a catered luncheon, professional photographer, and harpist. The event was […]

Opening Night at Crave Café, Best Burger in Town

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 3, 2019) The Crave Café at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently had their first open night for the 2019-2020 school year. More than 150 people showed up in the three hours it was open. The goal of the Crave Café is teaching students how to operate a successful […]

Rockwall Parks Wins TRAPS Maintenance Rodeo

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 3, 2019) Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department took 1st Place in this year’s TRAPS North Region Maintenance Rodeo! They also hosted the event after winning it last year. Teams and competitors that place qualify to compete in the State Parks Maintenance Rodeo in Feb in Galveston. Our very own Parks Superintendent Brian […]

Texas Tradition Continues with Bluebonnet Stomp at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 4, 2019) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary celebrated “Texas Week” with their traditional Bluebonnet Stomp!  Students wore their school shirts with western wear and gathered to sing songs about Texas and “stomp” bluebonnet seeds into the ground. The older students even provided fun entertainment by performing traditional line dancing. The main goal of the […]