Cars for CASA at The Harbor draws thousands, raises thousands

(Rockwall) May 29, 2013 – Cars for CASA organizers report that the eighth annual car, truck and motorcycle show held May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall was another “overwhelming success,” drawing about 300 show vehicles and more than 3,000 spectators. The benefit event was coordinated by the Board of the Metro East Division of The Dallas […]

Meet Chewy, before and after

Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week >Meet our newest contestant in our Makeover of the Month competition. Chewy got his name because he looked like Chewbacca right after he was rescued from the Dallas animal shelter. One short grooming session later, he’s a new dog. But Chewy isn’t going to let a fancy new […]

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

Quinn has already raised more than $10,000 for Swim Across America  (Lake Ray Hubbard) May 29, 2013 – It’s not easy transporting a 165-pound dog around town, let alone one that is sopping wet from taking a dip in nearby White Rock Lake. But for Peggy Walker, the owner and handler of Quinn, a 5-year-old leonberger […]

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 27, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped […]

Active duty military get in FREE at Hawaiian Falls on Memorial Day

(May 27, 2013) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at any of five Texas waterparks, including parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. All immediate family members can purchase their passes for $19.99. “We want to […]

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

(May 25, 2013) Join the “All In” Poker Ride Saturday, June 8 at Brockdale Trail, Lake Lavon, supporting Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue and Therapy Riding in Rockwall. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per hand, with a first place prize of a new Endurance Saddle, valuded at $400. […]

Swim Across America returning to Lake Ray Hubbard

Making waves at The Harbor to fight cancer Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-May 19, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide […]

Charity Golf Challenge to benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs

(April 25, 2013) The Dallas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will host the Patriot PAWS Charity Golf Challenge on Tuesday, June 4 at Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. Originally organized in February of 2006, Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS is a member of Assistance Dogs International and employs certified […]

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