Experience prehistoric wonder at the 19th Annual “Dinosaurs Live!” exhibit at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Experience prehistoric wonder at the 19th Annual “Dinosaurs Live!” exhibit at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX (July 11, 2024) – The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the return of its most popular exhibit, “Dinosaurs Live!,” now in its 19th year. Opening on August 31, 2024, and running through February 17, 2025, this exhibit promises to captivate visitors of all ages with life-size animatronic dinosaurs […]

State Fair of Texas announces the return of free pre-fair horse shows

State Fair of Texas announces the return of free pre-fair horse shows

DALLAS (July 11, 2024) – Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2024 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 9 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the […]

Tanglewood Resort to Host Swim and Glow Party

Tanglewood Resort to Host Swim and Glow Party

The glow-in-the-dark event is free for members and resort guests. Lake Texoma, Texas (July 10, 2024) – Tanglewood Resort will host a Swim and Glow Pool Party on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 6 – 10 pm in the indoor and outdoor pools. DJ Chris Witherspoon will play live music with his special glow setup. […]

Local veterans to receive Quilt of Valor at special ceremony on July 20

Local veterans to receive Quilt of Valor at special ceremony on July 20

Royse City, TX (July 9, 2024) – Royse City Medical Lodge and the Royse City American Legion Post 100 are honored to host a special Quilt of Valor ceremony on Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. recognizing five local veterans for their service. Recipients include three residents of Fate and two current residents of the Royse […]

Children’s Lighthouse opening premier early education school in Fate, Texas

Children’s Lighthouse opening premier early education school in Fate, Texas

Fate, TX (July 9, 2024) – Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools®, the nation’s leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, has announced the forthcoming opening of its newest school in Fate, Texas.  Children’s Lighthouse of Fate, situated at S FM 551 and operated by seasoned multi-unit owner Emily Fernando, is addressing the growing demand for […]

Meet Bubs, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2024) – Meet Bubs! This sweet boy is about 2-years old and weighs in at around 44 pounds. He is THE sweetest guy with so much love to give! Bubs enjoys playing with the other dogs in his foster home (don’t know how he is with cats), and he picks up […]

FEMA urges public to stay on alert, stands ready to support Tropical Storm Beryl

FEMA urges public to stay on alert, stands ready to support Tropical Storm Beryl

WASHINGTON (July 8, 2024) – As the first major hurricane of the season sets the tone for heightened storm activity in the coming months, FEMA pre-positioned personnel on the ground in Texas to support state-led response efforts while Tropical Storm Beryl continues its path along the Texas coast and further inland. Prior to the hurricane’s […]

IDT Band to perform at Concerts By the Lake on Thursday, July 11

IDT Band to perform at Concerts By the Lake on Thursday, July 11

Rockwall, TX (July 8, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]

Reservations for DFW Restaurant Week now open

Reservations for DFW Restaurant Week now open

DFW RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK THIS AUGUST BENEFITING THE NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK AND LENA POPE WITH EVERY DELICIOUS MEAL Dallas/Fort Worth (July 8, 2024) – Clear your calendar! DFW Restaurant Week – the Metroplex’s largest annual culinary event – is retuning this August with nearly 150 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals […]

City of Rockwall announces treatment area for mosquito testing positive for West Nile Virus

City of Rockwall announces treatment area for mosquito testing positive for West Nile Virus

Rockwall, TX (July 5, 2024) – The City of Rockwall has received notification that a mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus caught in Fox Chase Park. The City’s protocol calls for bodies of water to be treated with a larvicide and to fog the area in which positive test was found. Fogging will […]