We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

November 14, 2012 – When school lets out for the holidays, why do we call it Thanksgiving or Christmas “break”? With shopping lists, guest lists, and never-ending to-do lists, this time of year is busier than ever. But being busy is a good thing when you’re doing what matters most. At Blue Ribbon News, we’ve been bustling […]

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at the Harbor

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at the Harbor

(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 –  Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

August 9, 2012 – Parents and teachers are invited to a Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 17; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 18; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Present your employee badge or this invitation at entrance. For more […]

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

Texas Firefighter Summer Games underway this week

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – The 2012 Texas Firefighter Summer Games opened Sunday in Lewisville and will continue for a week of fierce but friendly competition in dozens of events among more than 2,000 firefighters from around the state. The games, formerly called the Texas Firefighter Olympics, previously came to Lewisville in 2000, 2005 and […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

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 […]

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

Finding places to go in DFW just got easier (Frisco) June 23, 2012 – AroundTownKids.com, an online resource for parents in the DFW area, is excited to announce the release the newest version of their app which lists Fun Places to go in the metroplex. This App is the only one of its kind and […]

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Participating startup companies look to fill nearly 100 jobs RoundUp for StartUps is an exciting and different networking event designed to bring together local tech and engineering experts with Dallas-based startups. East Dallas resident Chris Gay, founder of two startups, is the brains behind this inaugural event, and hopes it will help keep the tech-savvy […]

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

A name has just been drawn in our Blue Ribbon News/Shenaniganz “LIKE” contest on Facebook. And the winner is….(drumroll, please)…. Jamie Jones Rubush of Rockwall! Jamie simply entered our promo and “LIKED” Blue Ribbon News on FB to be entered into a drawing to win one of three fantastic prize packages from Shenaniganz, the ultimate […]

Neighbors helping neighbors

Neighbors helping neighbors

(VIDEO: Tori’s testimony) Support the YMCA Partners Campaign, help strengthen your local community Every day, the Dallas YMCA serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for coffee, group activities, and to connect with one another. Future leaders are born as teens learn […]