Tips for caregivers: How to plan ahead for health, legal and financial issues

Tips for caregivers: How to plan ahead for health, legal and financial issues

ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the caregivers […]

Big cats at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue in Wylie receive dental care

Big cats at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue in Wylie receive dental care

WYLIE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – Members of the Peter Emily International Dental Foundation spent a long day on January 30th providing needed check-ups and dental work to four big cats at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie.  Diablo, Pepsi, Jafar, and Whistler all received the very best of dental care. […]

Patti Richer, On Faith: Epiphanies Past and Present, Ready and Waiting

Patti Richer, On Faith: Epiphanies Past and Present, Ready and Waiting

ROCKWALL, TX – February 3, 2021 — The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. –Psalm 119:130 Holiday lights long after Christmas can be a sign of procrastination. My own late-hanging porch lights are more intentional—their cheerful glow offsets the gloom of long winter nights. However, a neighbor once asked […]

K9 officer Czar retires, Fate City Council declares today ‘K9 Public Safety Officer Czar Day’

K9 officer Czar retires, Fate City Council declares today ‘K9 Public Safety Officer Czar Day’

FATE, TX – Feb. 3, 2021 – The Fate City Council proclaimed today, February 3, 2021, as “K9 Public Safety Officer Czar Day.” Due to his age, Czar retired from the Fate Department of Public Safety on Monday, February 1, 2021. During his tenure, Czar certified in narcotics detection and evidence recovery through both the […]

Rockwall social services agency helps individuals with special needs move forward into adulthood

Rockwall social services agency helps individuals with special needs move forward into adulthood

ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 — Students with special needs and disabilities can receive a quality education and care throughout high school with Special Education programs. But what happens to them after they graduate? What happens when the child’s behavior is too severe for the parent(s) to handle? What resources are available for parents […]

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality events

AUSTIN – Last winter, White-nose Syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is monitoring its progression through the state and is asking for the public’s help to understand how WNS is affecting vulnerable bat populations. “Last […]

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News Valentine’s 2021 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, TX – February 1, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Valentine’s 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]

STAR Transit offers free rides to all vaccination locations

STAR Transit offers free rides to all vaccination locations

TERRELL, TX – Feb. 1, 2021 – STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointments to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots.  The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  For this purpose, STAR Transit is temporarily adding Saturday […]