Dirty Rock Off Road Sprint Triathlon July 21

Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall  Register by July 1 & the Y will waive joiner’s fee (Rockwall) June 27, 2013 – The fourth annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon is a short-course off road, USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon coming July 21, 2013 to the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall.   The event […]

Waddle she do next?

(Rockwall) June 25, 2013 – NEWS SPLASH: The number of Flo-T Duck sightings has increased dramatically since Blue Ribbon News first reported the discovery of curious web-footed tracks around Lake Ray Hubbard. The once-elusive waterfowl has become somewhat of a celebrity, seen mingling with Congressman Ralph Hall and more than 30 honorees during the Older Americans […]

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 […]

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 […]