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Rockwall YMCA Nears Annual Campaign Goal

Rockwall YMCA Nears Annual Campaign Goal

ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2023) – Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA had a successful Y Day of Giving on Tuesday March 7 with close to $10,000 raised between 39 donors on…

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your…




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Meet Big Ben, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Big Ben, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2023) Meet Big Ben! This handsome four-year-old is a STUNNER with his broad head and thick fur! He is affectionate and makes the cutest chirping noises!…

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

FATE, TX (March 15, 2023) Hello, my name is Mark Harper and I am excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. I will bring…

Texas Tech University Centennial Mobile Tour, Party at Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (March 13, 2023) Calling all Red Raiders – alumni and future Red Raiders – join us as we come together to enjoy some FUN, network and take photos with TTU’s…

Meet Ripley, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ripley, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 13, 2023) Meet Ripley! This adorable 6-month puppy has so much love to share!! He gets along well with kids and other dogs (we don’t know about cats)…

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

Voter Registration Community Event March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your…

The Anchor opens in Heath with ribbon cutting

The Anchor opens in Heath with ribbon cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting welcoming The Anchor Seafood and Bar, 507 Laurence Drive, to the Heath community. Their…

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City of Heath welcomes Jay Ayers as new Director of Finance

City of Heath welcomes Jay Ayers as new Director of Finance

HEATH, TX (March 6, 2023) Jay Ayers has joined the City of Heath as Director of Finance, bringing with him extensive experience in municipal government that includes serving the City…

VLK Architects breaks ground on Royse City ISD’s Elementary School #7

VLK Architects breaks ground on Royse City ISD’s Elementary School #7

ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2023)  –  VLK Architects joined with Royse City ISD to celebrate the groundbreaking of the district’s seventh elementary school. This project, to be named this summer…

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Royse City High School Student Council earns state recognition

Royse City High School Student Council earns state recognition

ROYSE CITY, Texas (March 3,2023)  – The Royse City High School Student Council officers and advisor attended the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) District 3 Conference, “Stuco…

Royse City names Teresa Atkins Principal of Elementary School #7

Royse City names Teresa Atkins Principal of Elementary School #7

ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 17, 2023) The Royse City ISD School Board unanimously approved Teresa Atkins as principal of elementary school #7 in the Waterscape Subdivision. The new…

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Feb. 13, 2023 meeting summary

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees Feb. 13, 2023 meeting summary

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 15, 2023) NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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‘Deep in the Heart’ with Empower7

‘Deep in the Heart’ with Empower7

  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) Did you know…? More than 20% of youth leaving foster care are…

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