Give Back Collin County launches nonprofit website to benefit local charities
COLLIN COUNTY, TX. (July 2, 2014) Give Back Collin County is announcing the launch of a new and interactive social media based website that creates awareness and support for Collin County nonprofit...
View ArticleIn-Sync welcomes first white tiger
WYLIE, TX. (July 5, 2014) Monday, June 30th, the Wylie In-Sync Exotics received a call from someone searching for a new home for a five-year old female white tiger. The tiger belonged to a breeder who...
View ArticleOn a tank of gas from Rockwall, Texas
ROCKWALL, TX (July 10, 2014) Growing up some of my favorite memories came on Sundays when we had our “family day.” My mom packed up some snacks and her handy map and we took off for the day. My brother...
View ArticleWylie athlete Nijee Cooper signs letter of intent for Bethany College
WYLIE,TX. (July 22, 2014) Nijee Cooper from Wylie,Texas, has signed a letter of intent to play men’s soccer at Bethany College for the 2014-2015 academic year. Cooper, an outside mid and center mid,...
View ArticleNorth Texas Beer Week returns this fall
DALLAS, TX (July 24, 2014) North Texas Beer Week returns this year on Friday, October 31 and will run through Sunday, November 9. The 10-day celebration of craft beer in North Texas features hundreds...
View ArticleGrapevine GrapeFest to feature unique wines and live entertainment
Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest U.S. – September 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2014 –Highlights Wines from Texas, Washington State and Italy. GRAPEVINE, TX. (July 25, 2014) Take a vintage journey with...
View ArticleChildren, families with special needs get exclusive access to Hawaiian Falls
Champions Day benefits Special Olympics, MDA, and Easter Seals (July 28, 2014) Hawaiian Falls and Tom Thumb have joined forces for Champions Day on Saturday, August 9 at all five North Texas Hawaiian...
View ArticleDFW Restaurant Week unveils participating restaurants
Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 16, 2014)...
View ArticleCraig Stoddart Republican nominee to replace Justice Jim Moseley
(August 6, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been...
View ArticlePlano Urgent Care offering $5 athletic physicals
PLANO,TX. (August 8, 2014) Hundreds of students across the Plano area still need an athletic physical for school sports and community sports leagues. Whether your child plays a team sport like football...
View ArticleMeet the Candidates Breakfast
ROWLETT, TX. (August 13, 2014) Atmos Energy and the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet the Candidates Breakfast” with State Representatives Cindy Burkett and Angie Chen Button. The...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)
ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head...
View ArticleRockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could...
View ArticleRockwall treasure hunter enjoys ‘Thrill of the Chase’
ROCKWALL, TX (August 21, 2014) Treasure hunter Tracey Tousley might not have struck gold on her latest trip to Colorado, but the retired Scout leader and Clinical Neuromuscular Myotherapist says she...
View ArticleStegall attends Modern Woodmen Essentials of Leadership program
ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2014) Shey T. Stegall, a Modern Woodmen of America Regional Director, recently attended Modern Woodmen’s Essentials of Leadership and Management Program, held at Modern...
View ArticleTeen singer, musician from Rockwall to entertain at various venues this fall
ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2014) Thirteen-year-old Erin Kinsey of Rockwall has a full schedule this fall, but it’s not just because she competes on Cain Middle School’s tennis and volleyball teams, and...
View ArticleTexas Turnpike schedules informal meetings for Northeast Gateway toll project
(September 23, 2014) Texas Turnpike Corp. today announced a series of informal opportunities in which interested property owners may ask questions and make comments about the proposed Northeast Gateway...
View ArticleState Fair butter sculptor spreads artistic message
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 - From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for...
View ArticleTOLL ROAD UPDATE: NCTCOG delays decision on long-range transportation plan
Changes to Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update will be considered Nov. 13 (October 3, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments plans to delay asking the Regional Transportation Council to consider...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon News early holiday edition hits mailboxes
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 14, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news...
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