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 […]
(Lewisville) October 27, 2012 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Lone Star Shootout, the premier lacrosse event in North Texas, will be held Nov. 17-18 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event is expected to draw more than 100 teams at all levels of competition, and in 2011 featured a special appearance by the United States […]
(Lewisville) October 4, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the “Yard of the Month”. Signs designating the winners are proudly displayed for all to see. The September resident Yard of the Month winner is the beautifully landscaped yard located at 1013 Dartmouth Drive. […]
(Lewisville) October 1, 2012 – Joey “Jaws” Chesnut, the top-ranked competitive eater in the world according to Major League Eating, ate 102 tamales in 12 minutes to set a world record and win the 8th annual World Tamale Eating Championship on September 29 in Lewisville, Texas. Tim “Eater X” Janus, a four-time winner of the […]
(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 […]
(Lewisville) September 16, 2012 – Join Lewisville Parks & Leisure Services from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park, where local business owners will pass out candy during Spooktacular Trails Extravaganza 2012 — a great place to trick or treat in a safe family fun environment. Admission is $2 […]
(Lewisville) August 26, 2012 – Major League Soccer team FC Dallas will hold a special public practice Wednesday, September 5 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park, arranged in cooperation with Greater Lewisville Area Soccer Association. Team members will conduct drills and scrimmages, then stay after to meet fans and sign autographs. The practice will be […]
(Lewisville) August 26, 2012 – People are not the only ones who like to take a refreshing dip in the pool. Bring your darling doggie to Sun Valley Aquatic Center for the annual Doggie Dive-In to be held Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, featuring a morning full of fun canine activities. Contests […]
(Lewisville) August 20, 2012 – City officials will distribute free larvicide “dunk” tablets to residents on a limited basis on Aug. 23-24. Residents can visit Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway, between 5 and 9 p.m. either day to receive two free tablets per household. This will be a drive-through service operated by volunteers […]