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 […]
Blood center lands new site to address rising patient needs and donor services ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 5, 2026)– Carter BloodCare is on the move in Rockwall. On Monday, Aug. 10, Carter BloodCare opens its new Rockwall Donor Center at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 107. The nonprofit’s previous Rockwall base was at 1307 Ridge Road. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 4, 2026) – Star Outdoor is pleased to announce the addition of Suzie Allen as Senior Account Manager, further strengthening the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service and proactive communication to commercial property owners and managers throughout North Texas. A resident of Fate and a 2022 graduate of East Texas A&M University, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 4, 2026) Weather permitting, the following changes are scheduled for the eastbound I-30 off-ramp to State Highway (SH) 205 in Rockwall as part of an ongoing widening project: The current eastbound I-30 off-ramp to SH 205 will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, August 6 while the ramp access is shifted […]