Woodcreek resident and marketing executive says the campaign is about managed growth, infrastructure, and a more civil council Fate, TX (August 28, 2026) — Josh Martin, a six-year Fate resident and marketing professional, has filed as a candidate for Fate City Council, Place 1, in the November 3, 2026, special election. The seat became vacant […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2026) Rockwall County District Court Judge Brett Hall has sentenced Chad Beery, a former Mesquite ISD high school teacher, to 30 years in a Texas prison for Possession of Child Pornography following successful indictment and prosecution from the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation against the former high school teacher […]
Facility enhancements include natatorium renovation and new exercise studio ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall broke ground today on one of its largest construction projects to date, a $5.2 million facility expansion. The project will focus on improving some of its most heavily trafficked areas, helping to increase access, […]
AUSTIN, TX — House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed Representative Katrina Pierson to chair the Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine last week as part of his announcement of additional interim charges ahead of the 90th Legislature, which include examining hormone health and menopause care, maternal nutrition, newborn coverage, and other barriers […]
AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 13, 2026) — State Representative Katrina Pierson (HD-33) today announced the Texas Women’s Health Initiative, a legislative package focused on prevention, early detection, treatment access, and protecting the physician-patient relationship. “For decades, women have been used by special interests looking to score political points, while many of the everyday health issues affecting […]
ROYSE CITY, Texas (Aug. 13, 2026) — Small business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business owners from across the Royse City Tri-County region are invited to attend the Second Annual Royse City Chamber Small Business Summit on August 27, 2026, at the Royse City ISD Event Center. Presented by Raptor IT Solutions, the Summit is […]
Award recognizes excavators who prioritize safe digging and raises awareness for Call 811 DALLAS – Aug. 11, 2026 – Atmos Energy celebrates National 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 (8/11), raising awareness for the importance of safe digging practices and procedures across the 1,400 communities we are honored to serve. Since 2024, Atmos Energy has […]
Proposed image is for representation only FATE, TEXAS –(August 10, 2026) The City of Fate is excited to announce that a new 147,000-square-foot Target store is coming to the northwest corner of IH-30 and FM 551 (Crawford Road) within the rapidly growing Lafayette Crossing development. The new Target is expected to deliver a significant economic […]
More than 200 new Rockwall ISD educators and staff members kicked off the new school year at the Rockwall ISD New Teacher & Employee Welcome Breakfast on July 29. Courtesy photo. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2026) As students fill classrooms across Rockwall County this month, many of us naturally think about backpacks, school supplies, and […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Aug. 6, 2026) On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Royse City Police Department was made aware of a video circulating on social media involving a use of force. The incident occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026 around 6:30 pm when officers were dispatched to a disturbance at the community pool in the […]