(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Midway Island is home to the cormorants, long-necked birds with voracious appetites. Sadly, a massive patch of non-biodegradable refuse is swirling in that area of the Pacific Ocean, and these elegant creatures are dying prematurely—their stomachs filled with plastic debris. That’s only one terrible consequence of garbage patches at sea. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) October is probably my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, it’s the opening of the State Fair of Texas, the beginning of fall, cool weather and the start of soup season. I’m not really sure if soup season is a “thing”…But we can make it one. I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) Steven Jackson, President of Toyota of Rockwall, presented a check of $1,000 to Rockwall County Friends of the Library on September 13 as an Event Sponsor for the 2019-2020 calendar year. Fundraising Co-Chairs Edie Zehr and Milly Cundy were on-hand to receive Mr. Jackson’s gift on behalf of the organization. […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) The 30th Annual Royse City Chamber of Commerce FunFest is set for 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Royse City. There will be food trucks, a KidZone with rides and games, a Cornhole Tournament, Pumpkin Patch, pony rides, truck pull, live music from Hat […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Oct. 8, 2019) The City of McLendon-Chisholm will host a 50th anniversary celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 19 at City Hall, 1371 W. 550. Everyone is invited to enjoy cake and ice cream, family games, bounce houses, a vintage tractor display, hay rides, DJ, Christmas tree planting and more at […]
(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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
(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 […]