Rock Wall Daughters of American Revolution to meet

(Rockwall) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, will meet Saturday, Oct. 1. Guest speaker Sylvia Marrs, Regent of the Betty Martin Chapter of Temple, TX, will present “Music of the Southwest Indians.”   Those interested in attending should call for location specifics. To learn more or to RSVP, call Carolyn Duckworth at […]

Fly away, butterflies!

Bring the whole family to Covington’s Nursery in Rowlett for a butterfly release at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. All of the magnificent butterflies in Covington’s Butterfly House will be set free, and the event is free, too. Covington’s Nursery is located at 5518 Liberty Grove Road. Visit their website at covingtonnursery.com. To submit your […]

Not the usual rescue: Cheetahs arrive at In-Sync

Not the usual rescue: Cheetahs arrive at In-Sync

(Wylie) In-Sync Exotics is excited to announce the arrival of two male cheetahs, Sam and Kodi. The seven-year-old brothers are from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas. Happily, this is not the usual rescue that In-Sync Exotics is accustomed to being involved with. The Wylie-based rescue and education center is honored to welcome […]

‘Splash Out Hunger’ campaign a big success

‘Splash Out Hunger’ campaign a big success

 Food Drive collects more than 10,000 items for North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank The “Help Hawaiian Falls Splash Out Hunger” Food Drive, benefiting North Texas Food Bank and the Tarrant Area Food Bank, kicked off Aug. and ran through Labor Day. With collection points at all four North Texas waterparks, the […]

Rockwall achieves No Kill in August

Rockwall achieves No Kill in August

(Rockwall) Melanie, Mia and Angel were fortunate to have heartworm problems this month. If the three chihuahua mixes had been tested as heartworm positive a couple of years ago in Rockwall, they wouldn’t be alive. It’s a new day for sick and injured pets in Rockwall, since the community achieved a 97% live outcome rate […]

Public input sought on Heritage Crossing

(Irving) Residents are encouraged to provide input on the vision for the Heritage Crossing development from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Input also can be submitted at cityofirving.org/publicinput. For more information, call 972-721-2320. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.  

Vial of LIFE kits free to Irving seniors

(Irving) The Irving Fire Department is offering free Vial of L.I.F.E. (Lifesaving Information For Emergencies) kits to residents age 60 and older. Kits are a place for residents to store important medical information that emergency medical personnel, such as firefighters, paramedics and hospital staff, need during a time of crisis. The kits are available at […]

Month-long harvest festival at Calloway’s Nursery

Throughout October, Calloway’s Nursery will host its annual Autumn Harvest, an annual celebration that includes a Pumpkin Patch, Farmer’s Market, Scarecrow Village, and many opportunities for fun, seasonal photos. Festivities kick off on Kid’s Day, Saturday, Oct. 1 with free family activities all day.  Children will receive a free pie pumpkin to decorate. There will […]

Video: TX Shootout brings cooler temps, hot competition

Video: TX Shootout brings cooler temps, hot competition

(Richardson) Dylan (Deuce #2, center) Redig exits the ice after the Bantam Dallas Oilers, coached by Dan Hurtubise, grabs an 8-0 victory over the Oklahoma Oil Kings during the Oilers’ second game of the Texas Shootout Tournament at the Ice Training Center in Richardson Sunday. The Bantam Oilers also won their first game of this […]