Meet Angel, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(November 26, 2012) Looking for the perfect Christmas lap warmer? This little Angel is happy to spend the entire holiday season cuddled up with you. And she’s truly an angel. She’s sweet, adorable and very gentle. You may have a family tradition of putting an angel atop your Christmas tree. But this Angel belongs in your […]

Holiday Event Calendar

Holiday Event Calendar

So many ways to celebrate the season…here are few. Add your event by emailing . Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21 – SUNDAY, JAN. 6 Experience a drive-thru holiday spectacular featuring more than two million LED lights –  600 holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway. $15 per car […]

Meet Kim, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(November 19, 2012) The glamor! The excitement! It can all be yours if you adopt stylish Kim. Your life will never be the same. Paparazzi are sure to follow you and your fashionable kitty. Gorgeous Kim and her twin sister Khloe are used to all the attention. Kim will be more than happy to share […]

UPDATE: Chuck goes ‘Home 4 the Holidays’!

UPDATE: Chuck goes ‘Home 4 the Holidays’!

(November 19, 2012) “Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Fresh from his appearance in the print edition of Blue Ribbon News, handsome Chuck was adopted by Anthony Lozano and his family from Garland!”~ Facebook post by Michael Kitkoski Chuck found a home Sunday afternoon during an adoption event at Petco – Rockwall. CHUCK’S STORY:  No one is […]

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

We’ve got good news: Blue Ribbon News goes to print!

November 14, 2012 – When school lets out for the holidays, why do we call it Thanksgiving or Christmas “break”? With shopping lists, guest lists, and never-ending to-do lists, this time of year is busier than ever. But being busy is a good thing when you’re doing what matters most. At Blue Ribbon News, we’ve been bustling […]

Q&A with Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty

For the past 26 years, Lorne Liechty and his wife Mary have made Heath their home. After 34 years of marriage, they have four children and five grandchildren. “We’re blessed to have Mary’s parents live with us. Most of our brothers and sisters – and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews – live in the […]

Meet Griffin, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Griffin, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

November 5, 2012 – November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and little Griffin is trying to pretend he doesn’t belong here. Even though he’s a 10-year-old pomeranian, he’s a little action figure. This happy dog loves to play and explore – all in high gear. In spite of his age, he’s a little spitfire. […]

Meet Maddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Maddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 29, 2012 – The ghosts and goblins of Halloween must be near, because poor little Maddie is scared to death. This timid little rat terrier cowers in the back of her kennel whenever someone – or something – approaches. She’ll feel much better once she realizes you’re not a skeleton or a monster, but […]

Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rose, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 22, 2012 – Recent news reports have been filled with stories about brave young girls. Blue Ribbon News is proud to have our own little hero. And Rose is as sweet as she is brave. She’s currently recovering from a broken pelvis and leg injuries. But that doesn’t stop her from being patient, gentle […]

Meet Scout, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Scout, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

October 15, 2012 – Have you been scouting for the perfect dog? One that’s friendly, intelligent and oh-so-handsome? Scout is here to put an end to your search. He’s only about a year old, so he still has a lot of playful energy. A walk around the neighborhood or a vigorous play session in the yard […]