Everybody’s Christmas: Lover’s Lane UMC to give homeless a gift of the holidays

Everybody’s Christmas: Lover’s Lane UMC to give homeless a gift of the holidays

(DALLAS-December 12, 2012) Homeless people can spend the holidays outside, without a family or a blanket.  This holiday season, members and staff at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church look to change that for at least one night. Everybody’s Christmas is a night where homeless people and others in need from across Dallas come through to […]

‘Walk with the Wisemen’ at Cornerstone Baptist Church

(Terrell – December 2, 2012) “Walk with the Wisemen” and hear the Christmas story during a special, FREE community event at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Terrell. Actors and live animals bring the Christmas story to life in 20 minute shows, between 7 and 9 p.m., December 7, 8, and 9. Cornerstone Baptist Church is located […]

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

Tips to keep your home safe, secure this holiday season

(November 19, 2012) The holiday season is peak time for home burglaries and thefts. These valuable tips can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime: Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows. Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they can be seen from a window or doorway. If you go […]

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

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 […]

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at the Harbor

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at the Harbor

(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 […]

Hawaiian Falls Garland, The Colony, to host Doggie Swim Days

Hawaiian Falls Garland, The Colony, to host Doggie Swim Days

Bow Wow Pow Wow benefits The Colony Animal Shelter’s Injured Animal Fund, Dog Day benefits Garland Pawsabilities (Garland / The Colony) August 30, 2012 – Every dog has his day. Actually, this year, he has his choice of two days. Hawaiian Falls waterparks will host their annual Doggie Swim Days the last days of their […]

Hawaiians Falls names Employees of the Year, awards college scholarships

August 20, 2012 – Hawaiian Falls water parks recently selected one employee from each of its five Texas locations to receive a $1,000 college scholarship. The five ambassadors, as the employees are known within the company, were selected from 58 applicants. One runner up was also selected from each park and awarded a $100 scholarship. $1,000 […]

Hawaiian Falls opens early Saturday for special needs children and their families

Hawaiian Falls opens early Saturday for special needs children and their families

Champions Day returns to all Hawaiian Falls waterparks August 9, 2012 – Saturday, August 11, is Champions Day 2.0 at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks. Special needs kids and their families will have exclusive use of the park from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The parks will open to the public 10:30 a.m. – 6 […]

Chillin’ the Wave Pool with ONE TON of ice (VIDEO)

Chillin’ the Wave Pool with ONE TON of ice (VIDEO)

Video from last year’s chillin’ event, courtesy of David Alvey August 7, 2012 – With temperatures lingering in the triple digits, Hawaiian Falls will cool off guests by dumping 2,000 pounds of crushed ice into the wavepool at The Colony waterpark, 4400 Paige Road (1/2 mile north of Highway 121 and Plano Parkway). The big […]