(Wylie) Just days before her death, an exotic cat owner in Poetry, TX signed over more than 20 lions, cougars and tigers to In-Sync Exotics, a wildlife rescue and education center in Wylie. Some of the rescued cats are in need of urgent care after being confined to waste-ridden horse stalls with little or […]
(Rockwall) Can you see through that thicket of hair? There’s an adorable little dog in there waiting to get out. If Martin is this cute already, you can imagine what he’ll look like after he’s been bathed and groomed. He also has a winning personality. Meet Martin at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center at 1825 […]
(Wylie) Free school supplies, hair cuts and vision screening are available for Wylie ISD students during the Back-to-School Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the First Baptist Event Center in downtown Wylie. Students must attend the fair in order to receive supplies, and pre-registration is recommended. Because supplies are limited, Wylie […]
I remember the first time my son went fishing and discovered that cleaning a fish did not mean giving it a bubble bath. It rocked his world. Then we took a family trip to San Antonio, to visit the Alamo. My son cried in disappointment, because he thought we were there to see Elmo. As […]
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, Ambit Energy. Contact owner and senior consultant Robert Price in Rowlett at 214-403-1458 or click here for more information. Photo courtesy of RowlettChamber.com. To share your news, events and business announcements, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
Business men and women from across North Texas will be headed to Australia this fall to “do some business” as they explore the sights of Sydney and Brisbane. Join them on their 11-day excursion, Oct. 21-31, with stops at the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef. The Dallas Regional Chamber and the Fort Worth Chamber teamed […]
(Dallas) Planning a wedding? The 2011 Dallas Bridal Show, coming to Dallas Market Hall Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, offers brides, grooms and wedding planners a bouquet of helpful resources to make the most of the big day. Check out some of the area’s best florists, photographers, DJs and musicians, as well as dance instructors, […]
(Rockwall) Admission is free for all three performances of The Music Man, presented by the Music and Ministry of First United Methodist Church-Rockwall July 29-31. Friends and family are welcome; childcare will be available. A love offering will be taken. Shows will be in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29; 7 p.m. Saturday, […]
(Dallas) The Southwest Patrol Division of the Dallas PD and Walmart #5147 will host a Kids’ Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30 in the Walmart parking lot at 1521 N. Cockrell Hill Road. Members of the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire Rescue, City of Dallas Fair Housing, Senior […]