McKinney residents Evan & Brandi Barnett with daughter Bailey. Photo by David Alvey.

Hawaiian Falls Regional Manager Evan Barnett was recently promoted to Vice President of Harvest Family Entertainment, Hawaiian Falls’ parent company.

Barnett started with the company as a 16-year-old lifeguard in California. He moved to Dallas/Fort Worth in 2003 to head up the first Hawaiian Falls waterpark in Garland.

He has since opened each of the parks in The Colony, Mansfield and Roanoke and will oversee the development of the new park in Waco, scheduled to open next summer.

Information and photo provided by David Alvey.

Listen to Hawaiian Falls CEO David Busch on KLTY’s 2011 Christmas Wish radio program.

Karen’s Christmas Wish Dec 14, 2011

With more than 350,000 votes cast by Metroplex families, Hawaiian Falls was voted best waterpark in DFW

View the 2011 Winners list.

Dawn Tongish – The 33 News

As Brandee Hopgood shopped for her dog, Molly, she didn’t mind being surrounded by Christmas decorations.

“It just makes me feel like celebrating.”

Hopgood was looking for the perfect pet present at Three Dog Bakery in Plano, where the spirit of the season is on display. There is a tree in the front window, canine stockings and edible dog treats decorated in red and green.

“Everything is Christmas here,” manager, Trish Kimsey, said.

Kimsey says even though employees greet shoppers with whatever makes them feel comfortable, the store boldly displays its Christmas pride and says Merry Christmas and she thinks it is good for business. Continue reading →

There are many reasons to bless others this Christmas and Hawaiian Falls wants to hear from you.  Nominate a deserving family or someone who has made a difference in your life or the lives of others.  Hawaiian Falls will choose 25 winners from each of its five Texas.

All nominations must be received by 12 a.m. Sunday, December 25 to qualify. Only new nominations will be accepted. Nominated families from previous years are not eligible to win.

Winning nominations will receive a complimentary Family 4-Pak to be used anytime during the 2012 season.  Prize includes four admission tickets, four combo meals and all day drinks.  Winners will be notified by phone or email no later than December 31 and names will be posted in our email broadcast and at www.hfalls.com.