Rummage sale to benefit Relay for Life in Wylie

(Wylie/Sachse/Murphy) A rummage sale benefiting Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay for Life will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at McMillan Junior High, 1050 Park Blvd. in Wylie, 75098. Spring cleaning underway? Then join them at their relay rummage sale and sell your goodies. Don’t have time to sell?  Then donate them to a great cause. […]

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

A name has just been drawn in our Blue Ribbon News/Shenaniganz “LIKE” contest on Facebook. And the winner is….(drumroll, please)…. Jamie Jones Rubush of Rockwall! Jamie simply entered our promo and “LIKED” Blue Ribbon News on FB to be entered into a drawing to win one of three fantastic prize packages from Shenaniganz, the ultimate […]

Wylie East Sapphires take top awards at Nationals in Florida

The Wylie East Sapphires competed at the Champion Dance Nationals at the University of Florida in Orlando on March 3, taking home several outstanding awards. The drill team dancers also spent time at Walt Disney World, visiting the various parks and enjoying a character breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Friends and a private team […]

‘I’m ready for my close-up’ big cat photo shoot

‘I’m ready for my close-up’ big cat photo shoot

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center is taking appointments for about 15 photographers to participate in a Big Cat Photo Shoot from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 18 at the sanctuary, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie.  The cost is $100 per photographer. This event is by appointment only. Email Lynne Travis […]

Wylie ISD calls $21 million bond election, no tax increase

The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $21,125,000 bond package and called for a May 12 election for new construction and renovation at both high school campuses. If passed, this proposal will not raise school property taxes. The action came during the regular Board meeting on February 20. “Earlier this school year the […]

At home, at work, at play – it’s all about the animals

At home, at work, at play – it’s all about the animals

Good People: Roberta Kirby Home is where the heart is. For Roberta Kirby, it’s also where her work is. But as the 69-year-old canine massage therapist will tell you, it’s not really work when you’re doing what you love, with the ones you love. Roberta shares several acres of farmland with her daughter and son-in-law, […]

Neighbors helping neighbors

Neighbors helping neighbors

(VIDEO: Tori’s testimony) Support the YMCA Partners Campaign, help strengthen your local community Every day, the Dallas YMCA serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids pour in after school to play and do homework. Seniors meet for coffee, group activities, and to connect with one another. Future leaders are born as teens learn […]

Ease on down the road

Teach your teen to drive, without driving each other crazy DAY 32 – DETOURED We still haven’t made it to the Drivers License office to apply for the Learner License so Sam can begin the driving portion of the parent-taught instruction. The Rockwall DL office recently moved from the Brookshire’s shopping center on Ridge Road […]