Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Dallas Race Week sets sail on Dad’s Day

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 27, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped […]

Fireworks, family fun at Freedom Fest at The Harbor

(THE HARBOR, LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 27, 2013) Celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, live music and family festivities from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at The Harbor in Rockwall, located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Stay tuned to Blue Ribbon News as more details are revealed! To share your good […]

Zombie Glo Run to raise funds for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – Rockwall Community Playhouse recently paid off seven acres of land on Airport Road, which will serve as the future location of the theater. The RCP is hosting a Zombie Glo Run as part of its Capital Campaign for the new facility. The 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run will […]

Auditions for Zombie Prom June 8 & 9

(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse will host auditions for Zombie Prom, its Musical Teen Production (ages 13-19), on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, at RCP, 609 E. Rusk in Rockwall. All roles are available – no experience necessary. Performance dates are July 26 through August 11. Directed by Dane […]

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

(ROCKWALL-May 25, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet was the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event held Friday, May 24 in support of the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening began with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner was served at 7, followed by a live […]

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

(May 25, 2013) Join the “All In” Poker Ride Saturday, June 8 at Brockdale Trail, Lake Lavon, supporting Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue and Therapy Riding in Rockwall. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per hand, with a first place prize of a new Endurance Saddle, valuded at $400. […]

Swim Across America returning to Lake Ray Hubbard

Making waves at The Harbor to fight cancer Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-May 19, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide […]

Rockwall welcomes new Director of Public Works, City Engineer

Rockwall welcomes new Director of Public Works, City Engineer

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Tim Tumulty is the City of Rockwall’s new Director of Public Works and City Engineer. In that position, Tim’s will oversee the Utilities, Streets and Engineering departments. A graduate of Texas A&M, he comes to Rockwall from the City of Mesquite where he was the Director of Public Works for 14 years. […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lonestar Timeshare Transfer

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lonestar Timeshare Transfer. The clear choice to be Maintenance Fee Free  Lonestar Timeshare Transfer has been helping Timeshare owners for nearly a decade to get out from underneath the liability of their Timeshare Contracts.  They do not buy or sell Timeshares. […]