Historic interplanetary photo opp: Wave at Saturn during special viewing event at Rockwall library

Historic interplanetary photo opp: Wave at Saturn during special viewing event at Rockwall library

AstroDad Max Corneau to lead free Saturn Viewing Event on July 19 People across the globe will wave at Saturn from Earth on “The Day the Earth Smiled” (Rockwall) July 3, 2013 – NASA’s Cassini spacecraft’s cameras will take a rare picture of the Earth from Saturn on July 19, 2013. To commemorate the event, […]

Captain Hope’s Kids to host homeless at Hawaiian Falls

Splash for Hope July 9 at Hawaiian Falls Garland Stream Energy, one of the largest direct selling companies in the world, is partnering with Captain Hope’s Kids to host more than 300 homeless children and their families for a day at Hawaiian Falls waterpark in Garland on July 9. “We strive to be leaders in […]

Meet & Greet with Miss Rockwall Texas USA July 13

(Rockwall) July 4, 2013 – Rockwall Dodge will host a Meet and Greet with Miss Rockwall Texas USA from 10 am to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 to help her secure sponsors to cover the costs of the pageant. All donations are tax-deductible. The winner of the competition will represent Texas at Miss USA 2014 […]

Burning Sky Band sets stage for Rockwall parade on July 4th

(Rockwall) July 2, 2013 – This just in! Rockwall’s own Burning Sky Band will perform live at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4th at Utley, helping set the mood for the Rockwall Fourth of July Parade (which starts at 11). Here’s a video sampling of their sounds:  PARADE DETAILS The 2013 Rockwall 4th of July Parade […]

Tasty new details announced for DFW Restaurant Week

  2013 Restaurants to be Unveiled Reservation Day: July 15;  Main Week of Dining: Aug. 12-18  (Dallas) July 2, 2013 –  It’s time for diners to prepare their palates for North Texas’ hottest summer food and wine event, the 16th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market. Back with a new name and pricing […]

Harbor FreedomFest features fireworks, live music

Harbor FreedomFest features fireworks, live music

(Rockwall Harbor, Lake Ray Hubbard) June 28, 2013 – Celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, live music and family festivities from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at The Harbor in Rockwall, located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Please click here to LIKE Blue Ribbon News on Facebook to win prize drawings, […]

Fireworks & live music at Harry Myers Park July 4th

(Rockwall) June 28, 2013 – Amber Carrington is the latest addition to the Independence Day festivities at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall on Thursday, July 4. There will be live music from Treeside beginning at 5 p.m., Random Axis at 7 p.m., and The Voice semi-finalist Amber Carrington at 8:45 p.m. The fireworks display will […]

New location for Rockwall parade

(Rockwall) June 28, 2013 – The 2013 Rockwall 4th of July Parade will be held Thursday, July 4, at 11 am, at a new location – beginning at Wilkerson-Sanders football stadium and ending at Dobbs Elementary School. Presented for the second year by the TheRockwallNews.com, the Parade is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, Sterling One […]

Veterans invited to ride on special float in Heath parade

Veterans invited to ride on special float in Heath parade

City of Heath to present Annual Independence Day Parade, Popsicles in the Park  (Heath) June 28, 2013 – For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Thursday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable […]

Concerts by the Lake resume July 11 with Chinatown

(Rockwall) June 28, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]