Traffic Advisory: I-30 narrows to one lane nightly at Dalrock starting today, Monday, June 13

Traffic Advisory: I-30 narrows to one lane nightly at Dalrock starting today, Monday, June 13

DALLAS/ROCKWALL COUNTY (June 13, 2022) – Weather permitting, east and westbound I-30 will intermittently narrow to one lane at Dalrock Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly starting Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 for striping work as part of the ongoing I-30 project. Motorists should be aware of a traffic shift on […]

‘Smirl Girl’ celebrates 90th birthday at historic chapel

‘Smirl Girl’ celebrates 90th birthday at historic chapel

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (June 13, 2022) Lifelong Heath resident Clarice Smirl Isbell turned 90 on June 2. She celebrated with friends and family at the historic Smirl Chapel, which now sits on Tate Farms, one of the last family owned ranches in Rockwall County. Clarice grew up in those four walls, attending church weekly. When asked […]

Splash pad at Robert Smith Family Park closed due to safety precautions

Splash pad at Robert Smith Family Park closed due to safety precautions

FATE, TX (June 9, 2022) The following update was released on City of Fate’s Facebook page today following concerns reported by two individuals reporting sick children who visited the park on Sunday. More information and updates can be found at www.FateTX.gov/SplashPad. Robert Smith Family Park – Splash Pad Update: We have been contacted by two […]

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2022) — This summer, Rockwall area residents can help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot through the Christian based community program, Shoes For Kids. On Saturday, July 30, First United Methodist Church Rockwall – in partnership with area churches and civic organizations […]

Daughters of the American Revolution present Youth Citizenship Awards to local students

Daughters of the American Revolution present Youth Citizenship Awards to local students

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) The Daughters of the American Revolution Youth Citizenship Awards were recently presented to several deserving students who were selected by their teachers and staff. Award recipients must possess the five qualities of a Good Citizen. The five qualities are HONOR – Representing honesty, high principles and loyalty; SERVICE – Representing […]

Rockwall YMCA, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab to present free Lunch & Learn program on Healthy Aging

Rockwall YMCA, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab to present free Lunch & Learn program on Healthy Aging

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) Highland Meadows Health and Rehab will present a FREE Lunch & Learn program from noon to 1 PM Thursday, June 16 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall covering myths on aging, sensory/motor changes, medication/neuropathy/low vision, fall prevention, exercise relationships, diet and hydration, and proper footwear. The event is open to […]

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) During a recent Rockwall City Council meeting, several members of the Rockwall Fire Department were presented with Lifesaving Awards for their extraordinary actions that directly contributed to saving a life. On March 29, 2022 at 5:33 p.m., the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a reported unconscious person at 219 Blanche […]

Meet Snickers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Snickers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) I’m Snickers! I love to lay beside a window and watch what’s going on in the outside world, but my most favorite things are toys that move and chasing balls! And I love being petted! I have been around cats, dogs, and kids. I’m microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, spayed, and current […]

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 5, 2022) Bring family and friends to enjoy Royse City’s spectacular ‘Celebrating Freedom’ event on Saturday, June 25 at the Royse City High School football stadium. There’s no admission fee and a variety of food will be available for purchase. Event starts at 6 PM. Music line-up is as follows: Brandon […]