Lions and Tigers and Tents, Oh My!

(WYLIE, TX – Sept. 9, 2018) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center will host an overnight camp out from 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 through noon Sunday, Oct. 7.  The event will include dinner, smores, breakfast, souvenir, and an enrichment demonstration. The cost is $150/person (15 person limit). Must be 13 or older. Minors […]

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) One hundred years ago in August through November of 1918, thousands of Texans dedicated themselves to serving our country during World War I. Around 200,000 Texans served in uniform during the Great War. Over 5,000 of them made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to protect the freedoms […]

Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

Criminal Interdiction Unit combats drug smuggling, human trafficking on North Texas roadways

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) The team of deputies making up the North Texas Criminal Interdiction Unit are showing they’re a force to be reckoned with for those smuggling drugs and human cargo across the region’s major highways. In December 2017, Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, Grayson County Sheriff Tom Watt, Hunt County Sheriff […]

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

Blue Ribbon News July 2018 print edition hits mailboxes throughout Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (June 25, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our July print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]

In-Sync Exotics involved with biggest big cat rescue in US history

(WYLIE, TX – Oct. 20, 2016) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie is an accredited, non-profit exotic cat sanctuary. Founded in 2000, ISE has a long-standing history of working to not only save big cats, but also educate the public about the struggles of big cats in captivity. On September 21, Turpentine […]

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

(ROCKWALL, TX —Aug. 31, 2016) The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national nonprofit committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use, announced last week that Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas, an initiative of Drug Prevention Resources, will become their newest Alliance Partner. Based in Dallas, Drug Prevention Resources is the oldest […]

News Splash: Big cats have big time with two new swimming pools, waterfall

(WYLIE, TX – March 7, 2016) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center’s cats have new pools in time for Spring Break. The cats of In-Sync now have even more to enjoy at playtime, as pools in two more playground areas have been completed. The Mane Street enclosure’s lions love their new splash pool.  Even […]

American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens Association for Responsible Gun Ownership) at The Center in Rockwall. CARGO invited State Senator Bob Hall – who was active in getting the […]

Local Chambers to host Speed Networking event

Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Sachse Chamber of Commerce, Wylie Chamber of Commerce, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce and Murphy Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Turnpike, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 12 for a Speed Networking Event featuring cocktails and appetizers and plenty of opportunities! […]

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