Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ May print edition headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News ‘Summer Camp Spotlight’ May print edition headed to mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 21, 2023 — Our latest print edition will hit mailboxes next week, but you can catch a digital view of our May issue right now by clicking the cover image below. This special Summer Camp Spotlight issue delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing summer camp […]

Rockwall police searching for potential victims following sexual assault arrest

Rockwall police searching for potential victims following sexual assault arrest

ROCKWALL, TX (April 20, 2023) – On February 28th, 2023, the Rockwall Police Department began investigating an outcry of Sexual Assault that occurred in the 100 block of Gumbo Drive in Rockwall, TX. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of 64-year-old William Bynum for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Information obtained during the investigation […]

Nominations underway for Rockwall Meals on Wheels ‘Older Americans Day’ celebration

Nominations underway for Rockwall Meals on Wheels ‘Older Americans Day’ celebration

ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County i preparing for the annual Older Americans Day celebration, which this year will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Divine Peace Fellowship Hall, 305 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. This year’s theme is “Aging Unbound.” Each May, Rockwall County […]

Rockwall police execute search warrant in response to ongoing kidnapping investigation

Rockwall police execute search warrant in response to ongoing kidnapping investigation

ROCKWALL, TX (April 12, 2023) – On April 12, 2023, at approximately 1:45pm, the Rockwall Police Department executed a search warrant in the 3200 block of Fontana Blvd. The warrant was in response to an ongoing investigation involving 28-year old Joshua Coleman who was arrested and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping. He is currently held at […]

Rockwall Police Department participates in Drug Take Back Initiative April 22

Rockwall Police Department participates in Drug Take Back Initiative April 22

ROCKWALL, TX (April 12, 2023) The Rockwall Police Department will be participating in the Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. You may drop off unused or expired medication at the Rockwall Police Department, 205 W. Rusk St., Rockwall, TX. We are not able to take liquids, […]

Why caregivers should confront, not avoid, a Dementia diagnosis

Why caregivers should confront, not avoid, a Dementia diagnosis

ROCKWALL, TX (April 11, 2023) Should we confront our relative’s memory deficits or poor reasoning or avoid bringing them up? With recent scientific advances, there may be more reasons to raise concerns that a parent’s or spouse’s thinking skills seem to be declining. In this workshop by a psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: A River That No One Could Cross

Patti Richter, On Faith: A River That No One Could Cross

ROCKWALL, TX (April 5, 2023) From the shoreline, the bluffs on the far side of the lake seemed reachable in my twelve-year-old mind. The water was calm, and no boats were out at the time. So, with only my younger brother around to approve or protest, I decided to swim across the entire lake. About […]

Rockwall police investigate disturbance on Kyle Drive

Rockwall police investigate disturbance on Kyle Drive

ROCKWALL, TX (April 5, 2023) – The Rockwall Police Department is currently investigating suspicious circumstances surrounding the report of a disturbance involving an unidentified adult black male and an unidentified adult black female in the area of Kyle Drive and the IH-30 North Service Road. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 9:03am the male and […]

Blue Ribbon News accepting submissions now for Summer Camp Spotlight 2023

Blue Ribbon News accepting submissions now for Summer Camp Spotlight 2023

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 4, 2023) Blue Ribbon News is accepting submissions now through 3 p.m. Monday, April 10 for our 2023 Summer Camp Spotlight which features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults) throughout the summer season. There is no […]