Crowning Achievement (Rockwall) June 26, 2013 – Sixteen-year-old Tatianna Valentine could soon be crowned Miss Texas Outstanding Teen 2013. She is competing in the official preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant, which runs June 28 through July 6 at the Allen Convention Center. Tatianna currently reigns as Miss Dallas Outstanding Teen, a title she […]
125 families to receive a day at one of the 5 area waterparks, including food & drink June 25, 2013 – Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this summer. Nominate humble heroes who always puts other’s needs before their own. Perhaps someone who has made a […]
Dress like a rock star to win $2,500 cash (Rockwall) June 25, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some incredible local talent. Now it’s your turn to show off your rock star swag. Whether you want to be a rock star – or just look like one – Peghead […]
Injured Rockwall noodler’s Bare Knuckle Team continues to win big (Rockwall) June 24, 2013 – After making headlines for his record-setting catch at the Red River Noodling Shootout, “bare knuckle” fisherman Eddie Drake of Rockwall has one more reason to celebrate as he recovers from his injuries. His noodling buddy, Jimmy Millsap with the Bare Knuckle […]
(Rockwall) June 23, 2013 – Every child wants to be a superhero. They wear the clothes and shoes with superhero characters on them, and sometimes even run around the house with their capes on. Britt’s Training Systems in Rockwall will host a summer camp to train kids in their quest to be superheroes. Become a Superhero […]
Volunteers continue to provide help for infected exotic cats Prayers, supplies, donations needed (Wylie) June 23, 2013 – About ten days ago, Blue Ribbon News shared a press release from In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie about the outbreak of canine distemper among several of the sanctuary’s big cats. Here is an […]
(Dallas – Fort Worth, Rockwall) June 22, 2013 – Sarah Boronkay, a sophomore at Rockwall-Heath High School and a member of Rockwall County 4-H, along with her partner, Trever Field, rode their way to victory after three rounds of intense competition to become the 2013 Priefert Ranch Sorting Youth National Champions. Sarah trains under Tommy Roberson […]
(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Recovering from a serious ankle injury and staph infection is just one more challenge that “bare knuckle” fisherman Eddie Drake of Rockwall is determined to win. The 32-year-old Bodin Concrete worker is resting at home following more than two weeks of treatment at Lake Pointe Medical Center. He’s on the mend […]
(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. Her father was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children […]
(Wylie) June 20, 2013 – Members of the Wylie East High School Sapphires recently returned home from HTE Officer Training Camp with many outstanding awards, several new routines, and a lot of great ideas for the upcoming school year. The officers won a spirit stick, a discipline award, and a creative choreography award. The social […]