ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) The following message was shared on social media this afternoon from Royse City ISD: Royse City ISD Families, With permission from the family, it is with disbelief and immense sadness that I share that Mrs. Melissa Williams, a Miss May Vernon Elementary staff member/crossing guard, was fatally struck by […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) Meet Boomer! This five-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix has the BEST SMILE! He is so happy to be sprung from the shelter and just loves playing with the dogs in his foster home. When he’s not playing with the dogs, Boomer follows his foster family around waiting for them to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) With National Centenarian’s Day set for Sept. 22, it’s only fitting that we celebrate the eldest residents of Rockwall County – like Mrs. Stella Tabola, who’s turning 105 on Sept. 23! Stella is a long term resident of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. […]
FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) has announced the recipients of its annual Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA). The City of Fate, Texas entry was the winner in the category of communities 5,001 to 15,000 in population. Winners were recognized at an awards luncheon held in their honor Monday, […]
FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) Finalists for the 2021 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns. Fate’s commitment to economic revitalization has been incrementally realized through the erection of The […]
ROCKWALL-HEATH, TX (Sept. 17, 2021) The 2020-2021 Cain Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Preston Prior, has been named a Winner of the 2021 Citation of Excellence National Wind Band Honors competition. This is the highest honor in this division. Only four bands earned this distinction across the country. This is the first time […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 17, 2021) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has partnered with My Labs Direct to provide testing in Rockwall County. The site is scheduled to open Monday, Sept. 20 in Royse City, but full-time help is needed. Job description We are looking to hire a seasonal customer-oriented service representative, preferably with experience performing […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 17, 2021) Zach Wincent, a Heath resident, and entrepreneur with abilities, has had a busy year running his organic soap company, “Soap by Zach”. His hand poured goatmilk and honey soaps are sold online and in local Farmer’s Markets. To celebrate the upcoming national “Buddy Walk” in New York City, an event […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.mThe next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Sept. 21. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media today that they have received information that once again someone is impersonating a member of their office in a phone scam. “The scam is a reoccurring one that attempts to obtain money from the victim by telling them they have a […]