Camp Fear returns to Rowlett’s Pecan Grove Park

Camp Fear returns to Rowlett’s Pecan Grove Park

(ROWLETT – Sept. 20, 2013) Camp Fear, Rowlett’s Family Halloween Campout, returns to Pecan Grove Park beginning 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 through 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Register by Oct. 18. The cost is only $68, which includes the entire family. Learn more at Rowlett.com/ParksandRec or call 972-412-6170. To share your good news and […]

Pet-friendly Harbor Howl-o-Ween at Rockwall Harbor

Pet-friendly Harbor Howl-o-Ween at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL-Sept. 11, 2013) Lick or Treat, a Doggy Costume Contest and a Fur Ball Pageant are all part of the festivities happening 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Harbor in Rockwall. Bring the whole family to enjoy candy and treats, spooktacular story readings for all ages, and seasonal vendors. To enter your […]

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 […]

Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor Saturday

(Rockwall) October 3, 2012 – Have a ghoulish good time Saturday, October 27 at The Harbor with carnival games, bounce houses, music, entertainment and a costume contest. The spookiness begins at 6 p.m. To share your news and events, email .  

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Bow Wow, Meow, or Whatever Art Thou

Blessing of the Pets at First Christian Church October 4, 2012 – Dress up your pets for Halloween!  Bring them to First Christian Church Rockwall for a Blessing of the Pets, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27. As usual, please bring a sack of pet food or a monetary donation for the Rockwall Animal […]

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

Keep pets safe for a Happy Halloween

October 17, 2012 – Halloween is a holiday that’s enjoyed much more by people than by pets, who don’t know that the miniature monsters and ghoulish goblins ringing the doorbell all night long aren’t real.  “Dogs and cats can easily become frightened or agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of trick-or-treaters and holiday festivities,” […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: City celebrates the season!

October 12, 2012 – Are you ready for the best time of the year? I certainly am, and, I promise you, so are the folks at City Hall. The temperature is working its way down as we look forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and ringing in the New Year. Is it just me or did […]

Fire department offers Halloween safety tips

September 17, 2012 – Did you know…Decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than 1,000 reported home fires each year?  These fires cause an estimated average of seven civilian deaths, 53 civilian injuries and $20 million in direct property damage per year. Halloween is a fun – and spooky – time of year […]

Boo on Ballard postponed until tonight

Boo on Ballard will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, Oct. 31 in downtown Wylie, after being rescheduled from its original date due to forecasted inclement weather. Presented by the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association, Boo on Ballard in historic downtown Wylie features trick or treating, live music, a costume contest and bounce […]

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Adoptions discounted to $30 all weekend Dallas Animal Services will host a Howl-o-Ween Pet Psychic Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct.29.  Sponsored by The Petropolitan, the event will feature a pet costume contest at 1 p.m., dozens of vendors,  children’s activities, free treats for people and dogs, professional pet photos and, of […]