ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) History buff and longtime Rockwall resident Gina Pickett looks forward to leading more Rockwall Ghost Walks through Downtown Rockwall this October. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday throughout Halloween month. Blue Ribbon News ventured out on a ghost walk with Gina a couple year back. We enjoyed dinner […]
Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – Concerts have evolved to larger-than-life experiences, perhaps more so since the pandemic ceased life as we once knew. Now, post-pandemic attendees are embracing a live big or go home attitude. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making a statement like none other. Dressing the part makes the statement. But […]
Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the students and student groups recognized by the Board of Trustees for the following accomplishments: Extended School Year 2023 Mentors – The ESY Mentor […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – Hello, my name is Bobby! I get along well with other dogs in my foster home. I am a bit shy at first, but I come around quickly. I enjoy playing and like being indoors sleeping on a dog bed (or your bed if you let me), or a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – The BSA offers more than just camping out and s’mores. During July 6 to July 12, 2023, Sea Scout Ship 1000, the Pathfinder and Ship 46, the Constantin went on a BSA Sea Base High Adventure to St. Thomas USVI. Adult leaders Cathy Knoff, Scott Beadle, and Jason Buffington […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Police Department initiated an Amber Alert on Saturday, August 19, 2023 related to a missing teen. On Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at approximately 10:30am, the subject was located safe in a neighboring jurisdiction. We would like to thank the public and news agencies for helping to spread […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2023) – Small town girl doing big things in the world of volleyball. Becca Kelley is a recent 2023 graduate from Rockwall High School, and was one of twelve players named to the USAV U19 National Team this summer, to go compete in the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championships, in Osijek, […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary Club organization proudly provides a variety of scholarships and opportunities to Rockwall area students. Last week, the Rockwall Rotary welcomed two scholarship recipients to this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp, Nhira Iverson and Evan Miller. Camp RYLA is a 6-day camp for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2023) The Ever Flower Company, a Rockwall-based alternative rock band, has released a new music video for their song “Celtic Candy”. Directed by Daniel Fika of DayDream Media, a film company based in Irving, the music video is a fun mix of fun jaunty summer-by-the-pool vibes, frenetic vibrant visuals, and creative […]
Rockwall, Texas (August 11, 2023) – The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2023-2024 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of Rockwall’s YAC is to provide participation for local youth in municipal government and to teach students about how local government works. The Rockwall Youth […]