FATE, TX (June 1, 2026) —The City of Fate is proud to announce the appointment of John Taylor as Fire Chief for the Fate Fire Department, officially transitioning him from Interim Fire Chief after serving in the role since November 2025. Chief Taylor has been a dedicated member of the Fate Fire Department since September […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2026) Students from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy earned top honors at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Conference this month in Nashville, Tennessee. All 18 students who competed placed in the Top 10 in their categories, competing against some of the nation’s best students in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 2026) — What began as a creative lesson in fashion on a budget turned into something even more meaningful this year at the second annual style event hosted by KE Andrews and HomeBank Texas. Camille Rohe of KE Andrews, a property tax consulting firm, joined Kelli Delozier, Rockwall Market President of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2026) When people talk about what makes a community strong, the conversation often centers around schools, public safety, parks, roads, nonprofits, and quality of life amenities—and those things absolutely matter. But there is one foundational piece that often receives less attention, even though it helps make so much of the rest possible: […]
DALLAS, TX (May 7, 2026) — On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A) announced a new partnership aimed at breaking down barriers to water safety education through the launch of the Learn to Swim Program. The joint initiative will provide no-cost swim lessons and water […]
IKEA Rockwall marks the ninth IKEA store in the Lone Star State. ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2026 – IKEA U.S. is happy to announce the grand opening of its newest store, IKEA Rockwall, on May 13, 2026. This marks the fourth IKEA store in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, further expanding access to affordable, well-designed […]
Rockwall County, TX-April 28, 2026 -Last week, county representatives and guests gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the 6th graduation ceremony of the participants in the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a transformative initiative created by One CommunityUSA. It […]
DALLAS, TX (April 27, 2026) — Texas Health Resources is one of 56 companies nationwide honored with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award for an exemplary commitment to caring for employees through meaningful, innovative benefits and initiatives. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Health has been […]
SAN ANGELO (April 23, 2026) — There’s a monster cowboy in San Angelo and he’s tipping his hat to safe drivers. Every year, TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” work zone safety campaign marks National Work Zone Awareness Week by reminding Texans of a simple but critical message: slow down, stay alert, and drive safely through […]
TERRELL, TX — 4/20/2026 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places during the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride free. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer. […]