Painting the Town: Two mural artists – one who is blind – add colorful touches to Fate

Painting the Town: Two mural artists – one who is blind – add colorful touches to Fate

FATE, TX (Oct. 21, 2021) Two mural artists are currently working on a city-owned building located in Downtown Fate at 104 E. Fate Main Place that houses both the Department of Public Safety and Four Czechs Bakery. John Bramblitt, a blind Denton mural artist, is painting the entire length of the building with historic images […]

Country artist, nightclub welcome visually impaired ‘Back to the Honky Tonks’

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Dallas-born singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd is best known for country hits like “Tony Lama Boots,” “Friends Don’t Drive Friends,” and “Back to the Honky Tonks.” But Dodd is more than a popular musician; he is an advocate for people with disabilities. Dodd has performed benefit concerts for children with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, […]

Goalball helps Rockwall girl with visual impairment prepare for future

Goalball helps Rockwall girl with visual impairment prepare for future

ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) Helen Keller once said, “I would rather walk with friends in the dark, than alone in the light.” Although a huge fan of Helen Keller, I had never heard this quote until I met an eighth grader from Williams Middle  School. She was wearing a pink blindfold, playing goalball. Goalball was […]

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Since he’s eight years old and blind, some may consider Dakota to be a special needs pet. Here at Blue Ribbon News Pet Central, we certainly don’t. He’s an exceptional dog in many ways. He’s very mellow and extremely loving. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times. […]

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

(January 31, 2013) After a disorienting ramble that lasted several chilly days, Kevin wasn’t scared when a Dallas Animal Services truck stopped nearby. The little Shih-Tzu was relieved. His matted, urine-soaked fur carried two pounds of dried feces. He had a gaping neck wound that was filled with maggots. He had an upper respiratory infection […]

ADOPTED! Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(January 5, 2013) UPDATE: Lauren Cochran made the long drive from Plano to adopt sweet little Clara at the Rowlett PetSmart. Clara may be blind, but she’s always playful and inquisitive! ORIGINAL STORY: (December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little […]

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Clara, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 25, 2012) Is all that candy in your Christmas stocking too much for you? Clara would be a much better fit. This little seven-month-old stocking stuffer is pure sweetness. She was born with underdeveloped eyes, so she’s blind. Once she gets used to her surroundings, you’ll barely notice that she can’t see. In fact, she […]

Meet Banjo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Banjo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Banjo is an amazing little dog. Even though he’s blind, he sometimes stays in constant motion. How he finds his way around a strange yard or an unfamiliar house is a mystery. He’s about as happy and sweet as they come. Even though someone left this 10-year-old at the shelter to die, he wants to […]