Active duty military, veterans and first responders to receive free admission at all 7 water parks (June 30, 2015) Hawaiian Falls Waterparks will honor active duty military members, veterans and first responders with Heroes Week July 5 – 10 at all seven Texas water parks and adventure parks. The Heroes, including military, firefighters, police and […]
GARLAND,TX. (June 29, 2015) The Garland ISD Board of Trustees announced a plan to fill its Place 4 seat, which will become unoccupied after Dr. Cindy Castañeda’s resignation takes effect Aug. 18. The Board of Trustees plans to fill this vacancy by appointment. To select this appointment, the board will accept applications from qualified individuals […]
Blue Ribbon News has compiled a list of fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July festivities happening in and around the Lake Ray Hubbard area to celebrate Independence Day 2015. Here’s the line-up; check back for continued updates! To share your events, email . FRIDAY, JUNE 26 ROYSE CITY FOURTHFEST Celebrate Freedom with free […]
It’s all fun with fireworks til someone gets burned ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) Every year around the Fourth of July, hospitals see an uptick of emergency patients due to fireworks-related injuries. What is supposed to be a fun-filled celebration can quickly turn into an unplanned visit to your local ER. Children have the greatest risk […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 22, 2015) Nothing says summer like fresh seafood, great views of the lake and lazy Sunday morning brunch. With exciting new menu offerings and convenient “to go” services – including dockside delivery to your boat on Lake Ray Hubbard, or easy pick-up on the pati0 – Dodie’s at The Harbor is […]
(June 15, 2015) Hawaiian Falls is inviting all Dads and Granddads to come play with the family all Father’s Day week at any of its seven Texas water parks. Dad and/or Granddad can get in free Sunday June 21 thru Friday June 26 when accompanied by a child with a day ticket or season pass […]
(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2015) Join friends and neighbors for “Fireworks at Bayside” located at 1400 Dalrock Road, just off I-30 Rowlett, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. Celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett. There is no admission charge for entry to […]
GARLAND,TX. (June 11, 2015) Garland-based IKandy Foundation will host a basketball camp featuring NBA Pro Ike Diogu, who started the foundation to help disadvantaged children. The skills clinic, which will include coaching and drills on everything from shooting and rebounding to conditioning and teamwork, is co-hosted by the Garland Owls in the Garland High School […]
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean Garland ISD campuses are shutting their doors. In addition to summer programs, several campuses are also offering free meals to district students. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Thursday until July 30. A list of schools, dates and times can […]
(June 8, 2015) GARLAND,TX. Two Garland ISD teachers received a special surprise June 3 that sweetened their end-of-year celebrations. Samantha Patten and Marie Walker-Peterson were named 2014-15 District Teachers of the Year. “It is my pleasure to present this award,” said Superintendent Bob Morrison as he handed each a commemorative plaque. “Thank you for your […]