February 27, 2011 Sam Gwynne was a distinguished guest speaker at the Rio Roca Chapel to talk about his latest book, Empire of the Summer Moon. This writing has earned Sam the honor of being one of this year’s 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalists Click here to learn… Read More »Pulitzer Prize Finalist & New York Times Best-Selling Author, S.C. Gwynne
November 24, 2010 Rita Dee, a notable Hudson River artist, and her husband personally deliver and install “Tatonka” at the Rio Roca Ranch. Click here to visit the artists website.
October 24, 2010 Famed architect, Maurice Jennings, is featured in this article of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Maurice Jennings Architect designed the Rio Roca Chapel on the Brazos and is his latest work. Maurice was mentored and a partner of the renowned architect, E. Fay Jones.Click here to… Read More »Arkansas Democrat Gazette profiles Maurice Jennings, Architect
October 10, 2010 The Chapel’s first wedding was a private ceremony and event attended and enjoyed by family members only.
October 03, 2010 Dedicated in October 2010 with 150 family members and friends in attendance, the chapel has already been used for a private family wedding, a lecture by a New York Times best-selling author, and weekend family services.
September 16, 2010 The genesis of this project for the TCU Values & Ventures Program came about during a leadership and brainstorming meeting at the Rio Roca Conference Center. The Richards family supports the Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business Values and Ventures Program.… Read More »TCU Values & Ventures Program
May 06, 2010 Texas Christian University’s Ranch Management program hosted a dedication ceremony for the recently commissioned sculpture, “Range Duty,” in honor of the program’s graduating class of 2010. To view the TCU article, click here. Paper City article
October 07, 2009 Born October 7th, 2009, Cushman Star is the first calf sired by Star Regard, a two year-old brindle bull from the Star Creek Ranch that recently won top honors in the TLBAA Horn Showcase for best composite and tip-to-tip length. The most… Read More »Cushman Star, Rio Roca Ranch Longhorn Mascot
July 06, 2009 Construction of the Rio Roca Chapel & Conference Center began on July 6, 2009. This 1,080 square foot sanctuary seats approximately 50 people for private services, performances, and weddings. It is situated overlooking the Brazos River. A walkway leads visitors past a… Read More »Chapel Construction Begins