10 Places to See the Nutcracker This Year in DFW

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 6:00A Riley Heruska

Although it might seem far too soon to start thinking about your holiday entertainment plans, tickets for the most celebrated Christmas ballet are already on sale (and are going quickly). If you're...

A man has been floating on Lake Ray Hubbard for 8 days — and he won't leave until he raises $2...

Dallas Morning News (Business) 10/19 4:18A Dana Branham

Why You Should Adopt a Cat This Fall and Where You Can Find One

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 4:00A Riley Heruska

Every year, approximately 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters across the nation. Roughly 70 percent of these adoptable cats end up euthanized while only a third are taken into new homes. As sad as...

‘Give Thanks Together’ is the theme as Rest Haven begins community-wide Thanksgiving food drive

Blue Ribbon News 10/18 3:49A Editor

(ROCKWALL, TX Oct. 18, 2018) Starting Thursday, November 1st through Monday, November 19th, all Rest Haven Funeral Home locations (Rockwall, Royse City and Rowlett) along with Pet Memories and The Flower Box will be collecting food items for...

New Lake Ray Hubbard Detachment of Marine Corps League forming in Rockwall County

Blue Ribbon News 10/18 3:35A Editor

(ROCKWALL, TX Oct. 18, 2018) The Marine Corps League, a nationally chartered organization comprised of Marines and eligible FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains who have honorably served or are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, desire to...

Need Transportation to a Voting Location? These Rideshare Apps Can Help

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 3:00A Riley Heruska

In Texas, early voting begins 15 days before Election Day. This makes it easier to fit a quick trip to a poll station into your busy schedule, so don't feel that you have to block out time to vote on...

The Best Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Besides Wearing Pink

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 7:00A Riley Heruska

As most of you already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time when organizations and individuals throughout the country come together to promote education, provide...

Floating for a Purpose: Saving Lives in Liberia

Blue Ribbon News 10/15 10:46A Austin

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 15, 2018) Drivers and pedestrians along Lake Ray Hubbard may have noticed a barge with black and blue banners. Since October 10, the 20- by 22-foot barge provided by Chandler’s Landing has facilitated a fundraising...

7 Horror Movies to Watch If You Hate Scary Movies

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 7:00A Riley Heruska

When it comes to horror movies, not everyone can stomach high levels of gore or terror. Many of us don't see the point in watching a movie that will haunt our nightmares for weeks to come, even if...

Fall Drink Recipes for People Who Hate Pumpkin Spice

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/12 4:00A Riley Heruska

Not everyone is stampeding to Starbucks to snatch a PSL once the weather drops below 70 degrees. Some are looking to satisfy their fall cravings in other drinks. If you're not a big pumpkin spice fan,...

Snag Your Season Tickets Before the First Allen Americans Home Game on October 20

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/12 2:00A Allen Americans

Although the Allen Americans 10th Anniversary season has already begun, its not too late to attend every home game and pledge your support to the boys in red. The teams first home game is on Saturday,...

Don't Read These Scary 2018 Novels When You're Home Alone

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/11 3:00A Riley Heruska

Everyone knows that this is the best month for stories that send chills racing up your spine. Although you could just stick with a classic read from Stephen King, there are a handful of fantastic...

'Hope Floats' on Lake Ray Hubbard

Rockwall Herald-Banner (Local News) 10/10 9:52A lfisher@heraldbanner.com

On Wednesday morning, the first truly chilly morning of this fall season, Rockwall resident Todd Phillips set out on a small bowrider boat to the middle of Lake Ray Hubbard. What awaited him there was a 440-square-foot barge, anchored to…

5 Delicious Pumpkin Products to Buy at Trader Joe's This Month

Rowlett BubbleLife iReporter 10/10 5:00A Riley Heruska

Since it's officially autumn, it's okay to fill an entire TJ's car with pumpkin spice goodies, right? Trader Joe's never fails to release a plethora of delectable seasonal treats, and today we're...