Black Holes and Other Scary Things to Ponder

(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. […]

Toyota Presents $1,000 Check to Rockwall County Friends of the Library

(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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]