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 […]
(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 […]
(December 16, 2013) There are many reasons to bless others at Christmas. Nominate a teacher or coach. Maybe you know a deserving family who needs a special blessing at Christmas. Or perhaps there’s someone who has made a difference in your life or the lives of others. Hawaiian Falls will choose 25 winners from each […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (November 29, 2013) Congratulations to CONNIE CATINCHI who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and just won FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Our Week Four Winner was DIANE PORTER who is excited about […]
Happy Holidays! Share your seasonal shots by emailing . You may find your picture on the cover of our December print edition! Share your seasonal shots by emailing and we’ll add them to our holiday photo gallery. You may even find your picture on the cover of our December print edition!
ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall, along with sponsor AFS Texas Foundation Repair, will host a special fundraising event for Legacy Boxer Rescue from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10. Fifteen percent of all food purchases will be donated back to Legacy Boxer Rescue, a volunteer organization dedicated […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (October 26, 2013) Congratulations to ROSE BUTLER (75087) who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and won a family 4-pack to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT… Blue Ribbon News […]
Happy fall, ya’ll! Share your autumn pics by emailing editor@BlueRibbonNews.com. Share your autumn pics by emailing and we’ll add them to our fall photo gallery. You may even find your pictures in our print edition! We’ll be publishing seasonal photos from now through the New Year, so keep them coming through Christmas!
Coming together to benefit the future culinary workforce Local organizations lend time and money to area’s only high school Iron Chef-style competition (October 23, 2013) Hard work plus determination is the simple recipe for success, but several local organizations are adding a few extra ingredients to help high school culinary students prep for the future. They’re […]