Fireworks over Lake Grapevine aren’t just for Fourth of July

Fireworks over Lake Grapevine aren’t just for Fourth of July

(Grapevine) June 26, 2012 – Light a firecracker under your July 4th celebration in Grapevine! With fireworks, special Independence Day train rides and activities throughout the holiday weekend, Grapevine is the place to be to celebrate America’s birthday. On Wednesday, July 4th, Grapevine celebrates in true patriotic style with the 30th Annual July 4th Fireworks […]

McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

(McKinney) June 19, 2012 – McKinney celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way at Red, White and BOOM! On Wednesday, July 4, the City of McKinney brings back the popular free community celebration of our nation’s independence, with family fun, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show. The Red, White and BOOM! event features […]

Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon July 29 at Rockwall Y

Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon July 29 at Rockwall Y

NEW DATE: The Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29, 2012, after the original date had to be changed due to heavy rains affecting the mountain bike trail. Transition opens at 6 a.m.; the race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockwall Family YMCA. Off road sprint triathlon benefits Rockwall YMCA […]

Save the date for Lassos and Lace

June 14, 2012 – Join the  Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse from 7 to 11 p.m. October 6 for Lassos and Lace, a WomenAid fundraising event. Donation items are needed for the live and silent auctions. They are also seeking sponsor tables, program donations and event underwriters. More details […]

Harbor FreedomFest on July 1

(Rockwall) The Harbor will be bursting with excitement from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1 as The Harbor FreedomFest 2012 brings family fun, entertainment and fireworks to the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Thanks to Lovett PR for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .

Heath to host July 4 parade, Popsicles in the Park

Heath to host July 4 parade, Popsicles in the Park

2012 Class 4-A State Champion Heath Hawks set to lead parade, veterans invited to ride on special float (Heath) June 4, 2012 – 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 Wednesday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade […]

Royse City 4th Fest includes fireworks, live bands

Celebrate freedom at the Royse City 4th Fest 2012. Festivities begin begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Royse City High School, located on FM 2642 between Interstate 30 and FM 35. There will be live music, sponsored by Southern Junction, concessions, games, family entertainment and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. To submit your news […]

‘It’s a Guy Thing’ free men’s health event offers screenings

Grilling demos, golf swing analysis, free light breakfast… (Garland) June 7, 2012 – Bring your father, brother and friends to “It’s a Guy Thing: Better Man, Better You” – a FREE men’s health event from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Hyatt Place Dallas/Garland, Firewheel Conference Center, located at 5101 N. George Bush […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals partners to fill food shelves

Rockwall Summer Musicals, Rockwall County Helping Hands, and A Play for Food form food pantry partnership (Rockwall) June 6, 2012 – Rockwall Summer Musicals is excited about their 2012 partnership with Rockwall County Helping Hands and A Play for Food in an effort to collect donations for and increase awareness of ways to help feed the hungry locally. The talented actors […]

Taste of Dallas to showcase area restaurants, top chefs

Taste of Dallas to showcase area restaurants, top chefs

(Dallas) June 4, 2012 – Dallas’ top chefs and more than 60 restaurants will be showcased during the 26th Annual Taste of Dallas, a three day food, music and entertainment festival that is expected to drawn more than 200,000 to Fair Park, July 13-15. Tantalize your taste buds with samplings from favorite area restaurants, stroll through […]