Crafter’s Co-Op: Little shop with a big heart

(Wylie – January 2, 2013) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]

‘Wrapping It Up’ at First Baptist Church Wylie

FREE gift wrapping offered – no strings attached! (WYLIE – December 17, 2012) First Baptist Church Wylie  is offering free, no obligation, no donations accepted gift wrapping as a monthlong outreach of the church. Since the day after Thanksgiving, FBC volunteers have been giving their time to wrap packages for community members who simply stop by. […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Bite Catering & Events

(Rowlett – November 28, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Bite Catering & Events, Inc. with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 27. Bite Catering & Events is a personal chef and catering service that specializes in preparing meals using the freshest ingredients for busy professionals, new and expecting parents, busy families, […]

Crafter’s Co-op: little shop with big heart

(Wylie – November 26, 2012) Since marrying in 1999, Dwight and Terry Lancaster dedicated their lives to service. It started with founding Bethesda Nursing Home Ministry and led up to the 2011 opening of the Crafter’s Co-op store in historic downtown Wylie. Crafter’s Co-op provides a retail outlet for the creative works of about 90 crafters, […]

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 […]

Wylie celebrates 125th birthday Saturday

(Wylie – November 16, 2012) Wylie officially turned 125 years old on November 8. There will be a birthday celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17 in Olde City Park in historic downtown Wylie. Enjoy hot dogs, music, birthday cake, barrel train rides, antique tractors and nostalgic lawn games for the whole family. Live music […]

Coventry Signing Stars coming to First Christian Church Rockwall

(Rockwall) October 29, 2012 – On Sunday, November 4, the Coventry Signing Stars will be a part of the 11 a.m. worship service at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Coventry is a day program that offers life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs.  The group will perform two songs in sign language […]

In-Sync Exotics welcomes three-legged, endangered Brazilian ocelot

In-Sync Exotics welcomes three-legged, endangered Brazilian ocelot

(Wylie) October 19, 2012 – Quisto is a 5-year old Brazilian Ocelot, who is part of the Species Survival Program. We were asked to house Quisto by an Association of Zoos and Aquariums facility, until such time his “breeding stud service” is required. Until that day comes, we will provide this little guy with a […]

VIDEO: In-Sync Exotics cheetahs on the move

(Wylie) October 19, 2012 – On September 9, 2011, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center announced the arrival of two cheetahs. Sam and Kodi were re-homed from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and were placed in a temporary enclosure while we raised enough money to start building the cheetahs’ new habitat. Thanks to our generous […]

In-Sync to host Exotic Animal Awareness Day

In-Sync to host Exotic Animal Awareness Day

(Wylie) – October 19, 2012 will mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio where 49 exotic animals lost their lives. This massacre was not due to wanton killing by authorities; it was due to irresponsible ownership of exotic animals. In-Sync Exotics wants to ensure that these animals did not die in vain. […]

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