Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 22, 2012 – Recent news reports have been filled with stories about brave young girls. Blue Ribbon News is proud to have our own little hero. And Rose is as sweet as she is brave. She’s currently recovering from a broken pelvis and leg injuries. But that doesn’t stop her from being patient, gentle […]

Take the stress out of the holidays with Rockwall Preschool Association

(Rockwall) October 22, 2012 – Area moms are welcome to join the Rockwall Preschool Association as they meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, November 2 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church, 315 Dalton Road, to discuss “How to take the stress out of the holidays.” Leslie Wilson will reveal strategies to help you thrive, not just survive […]

‘Voices for Justice’ educates elementary kids on animal care

(Dallas) October 21, 2012 – DFW Rescue Me has announced the launch of Voices for Justice, a program that educates elementary school-aged children about the proper care and treatment of animals. The program is named in memory of Justice, the four-month-old puppy that was abused and later died in April 2012. On Friday, October 26, […]

CASA to host SuperHero 5K, Family Fun Run Nov 3

October 7, 2012 – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) presents the CASA SuperHero 5K / Fun Run coming Saturday, November 3 to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Registered participants will receive a SuperHero 5K T-shirt, race packet and refreshments. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. The mission of Lone […]

In-Sync Exotics welcomes three-legged, endangered Brazilian ocelot

In-Sync Exotics welcomes three-legged, endangered Brazilian ocelot

(Wylie) October 19, 2012 – Quisto is a 5-year old Brazilian Ocelot, who is part of the Species Survival Program. We were asked to house Quisto by an Association of Zoos and Aquariums facility, until such time his “breeding stud service” is required. Until that day comes, we will provide this little guy with a […]

VIDEO: In-Sync Exotics cheetahs on the move

(Wylie) October 19, 2012 – On September 9, 2011, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center announced the arrival of two cheetahs. Sam and Kodi were re-homed from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and were placed in a temporary enclosure while we raised enough money to start building the cheetahs’ new habitat. Thanks to our generous […]

Halloween Open House benefits Women In Need

October 18, 2012 – Bring kids in their costumes and for a $15 donation to Women In Need, Inc., you’ll receive a complimentary 5×7 as well as a web image for Facebook sharing. For more info on Women in Need, Inc, visit facebook.com/winintx. Submitted by Cheryl Weaver. To share your good news and events, email […]

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

October 17, 2012 – Halloween is a holiday that’s enjoyed much more by people than by pets, who don’t know that the miniature monsters and ghoulish goblins ringing the doorbell all night long aren’t real.  “Dogs and cats can easily become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of trick-or-treaters and holiday festivities,” […]

Gifts of Lights accepting nominations for deserving families to bless with Gifts of Christmas

October 17, 2012 – As the holiday season approaches, Gift of Lights wants to bless several deserving families in the North Texas area with Gifts of Christmas. Each family selected will receive a complimentary family 4-Pack of tickets, including admission into Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, a gift card provided by Tom Thumb […]

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

(Rockwall) October 17, 2012 – In celebration of a decade of cultural growth, Rockwall MusicFest presents its 2012-13 Entertainment Series – which kicks off in November and features four unforgettable evenings of jazz, swing, a capella and comedy. Co-founded in 2002 by Ruth Peck and the late Mary Eileen House, Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall […]