Rockwall Rock Star Contest underway

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 […]

UPDATE: Local Calendar Babe takes first at Okie Noodling Festival

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 […]

UPDATED Summer Camp Guide

(Rockwall/Dallas area) 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 […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse STAR players to present Grease

(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Every summer the Rockwall Community Playhouse holds two youth-oriented productions – one for children ages 6-12 and one for teens. But last August the RCP board decided to add an acting camp for adults aged 16 and up with special needs, and so STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) was born. […]

Friday Family Fun Night to wrap up Dallas Race Week

Friday Family Fun Night to wrap up Dallas Race Week

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 20, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition continued as Dallas Race Week set sail on June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with the presentation […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals to present 1776, the Musical

Celebrate American patriots – past, present & future Show runs June 27-30 (Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Today’s American patriots are no different than their ancestors. They fight for their country, liberty, pride and are not disheartened no matter the odds. But, the story of how it all began on American soil almost 250 years ago […]

Singin’ in the Rain opens to rave reviews

FINAL WEEKEND, June 21-23 (Garland) June 21, 2013 – The 2013 Garland Summer’s Musical’s presentation of Singin’ in the Rain opened to rave reviews – and there’s still time to see this weekend’s final performances. The 1920’s is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound  film when a […]

Rockwall Open Caddy Shack Golf Tournament June 28

(ROCKWALL-June 19, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament Friday, June 28 at The Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club (formerly The Shores Country Club). NOW is the time to reserve your spot. There will be one shotgun start  at 1 pm this year, with practice balls 30 […]

Hawaiian Falls to open early for special needs children

Champions Day is June 22 at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks June 18, 2013 – Saturday, June 22, is Champions Day at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks. Special needs children and their families will have exclusive use of the park from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The parks will open to the public 10:30 a.m. […]

Fun ‘Just For Kids’ in downtown Rockwall

Fun ‘Just For Kids’ in downtown Rockwall

(Rockwall) June 15, 2013 – The sun was shining brightly as local families gathered in historic downtown Rockwall this morning for the JUST FOR KIDS event. An extension  Farmers Market, JUST FOR KIDS featured interactive activities for the little ones at San Jacinto Court. There were crafts, games,  and family entertainment, including FREE Kids Art Alley, […]