ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation is designed to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. It […]
HAWAIIAN FALLS (June 24, 2014) Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this summer. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their own. Maybe it’s a coach or teacher or someone who has had a rough time lately and just needs their spirits lifted. Hawaiian […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2014) When two different worlds converge, good things usually happen, as with Mike and Linda Jones. Mike is the chef at Need 2 Feed Café, which is located at the Mansions of Rockwall Active Adult Community. Linda, who doesn’t like to cook, describes herself as “a waitress and cornbread cooker,” but […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner will host its Annual Crawfish Fest at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27th, featuring all-you-can-eat crawfish and live music by The Big Daddy Band. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the JER Chilton YMCA at […]
ROCKWALL (March 31, 2014) The 14th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 5 from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities of pesticides, […]
FORNEY, TX (March 10, 2014) The Forney Arts Council will present The Art of Cindy Fritz – Watercolors and Pastels from March 17 to April 30, 2014 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts- 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street- Historic Downtown Forney. Cindy Fritz is a long time Forney resident whose latest work […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2014) Join Beacon Harbor Rehabilitation Center, a Senior Care Centers facility located at 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall, for a free program at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 celebrating National Nutrition Month. The guest speaker will be Liz Jones, regular contributor to Blue Ribbon News and the Herald Banner, and a […]
(February 18, 2014) Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs beginning March 1 to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its North Texas water parks at the following locations: Hawaiian Falls Garland – Fivestone Church, 1600 W. Campbell, Garland 75044 March 1, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 3, Monday, 4 p.m. – 8 […]
What’s new at the Forney Gallery of the Arts? FORNEY (January 6, 2014) Forney Arts Council presents the paintings of Michael Gillespie and Ron Stephens through February 14 at the Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion/Forney Gallery of the Arts, 212 South Bois D’ Arc Street in Historic Downtown Forney. An artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January […]
ROCKWALL (December 25, 2013) Dodie’s at The Harbor and Sail with Scott have teamed up to offer a New Year’s Eve dinner and cruise package. Begin your celebration with dinner at Dodie’s, and then enjoy one of three themed cruises aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. Depending on the time of your cruise, you’ll […]