(Rockwall) July 2, 2012- Come enjoy a fish fry and free concert with local legends Brett Morrison and Jim McAdams with Cross Country on Friday, July 13 at Heritage Christian Academy, 1408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. The fish fry is $8 per person and begins at 6:30 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for […]
Ballard School of Performing Arts is Searching for a Star for NBC’s ‘The Voice’ (Wylie) July 5, 2012 – NBC’s “The Voice” selected Ballard School of the Performing Arts to pre-audition singers to attend “The Voice” auditions in Dallas on Monday, July 30. Four of the biggest names in music – Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee […]
(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]
June 25, 2012 – More than 120 people competed in the inaugural TollTag Triathlon, held June 17 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event, organized by the Greater Lewisville Kiwanis Club, raised more than $7,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. “We were pleased to raise a sizeable donation for CASA, […]
July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]
(Lewisville) June 4, 2012 – A national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” will be on display at the Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, from June 30 through July 31. The exhibit examines how President Abraham Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War – […]
Parade route changed to end at baseball field (Heath) June 21, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4 will be led by the 2012 State 4-A Heath Hawks Baseball Championship team. The parade route has been changed to end at the Hawk’s Baseball Field, where a special program […]
(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) 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 […]
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 […]