City of McLendon-Chisholm to host Town Hall Meeting addressing water issues

City of McLendon-Chisholm to host Town Hall Meeting addressing water issues

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (July 24, 2023) There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.,m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550. Learn how the City is addressing water issues, water supply system acquisition process, public benefits and water conservation efforts. The meeting is hosted by Mayor Keith Short and Mayor […]

Rockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

Rockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]

Rockwall preschoolers become Deputy Constables for a day

Rockwall preschoolers become Deputy Constables for a day

ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2023) Enthusiastic preschool children from the Rise daycares located at 915 N. Goliad and 301 W. Kaufman in Rockwall, received two special visitors today: Constable John Benedetto and Deputy Constable Chad Fogg, Precinct 1. The children were made honorary Deputy Constables for the day with sticker badges for all.  Smiles abound on […]

Royse City ISD’s 2nd high school honors educational leader and City of Fate

Royse City ISD’s 2nd high school honors educational leader and City of Fate

Royse City, TX (July 17, 2023) – The name of Royse City ISD’s newest high school honors longtime district leader and City of Fate. A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Kevin Worthy Fate High School (WFHS) as the official name for the district’s second […]

Rockwall Rotarians serve community through monthly North Texas Mobile Food Bank distribution

Rockwall Rotarians serve community through monthly North Texas Mobile Food Bank  distribution

Rockwall, TX (July 13, 2023) – On the first Friday of each month, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) arrives to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Rockwall to provide food for those in need. Each month, the church and the NTFB can count on Rockwall Rotarians to give their time and energy! The July distribution […]

Fatality accident involving pedestrian and 18-wheeler on IH30 in Royse City

Fatality accident involving pedestrian and 18-wheeler on IH30 in Royse City

ROYSE CITY, TX (July 7, 2023)  The Royse City Police Department received a call on July 7, 2023 at 2:30am of a pedestrian who was struck by an 18-wheeler on Eastbound IH30 in the area between Erby Campbell and FM 548. The pedestrian was deceased upon officers’ arrival. Based on physical evidence, it appears the […]

City of Fate to build new Pump Station on Hwy 66

City of Fate to build new Pump Station on Hwy 66

Fate, TX (July 5, 2023) – The City of Fate will begin construction on a new 6.5-million-gallon pump station located at N. Ben Payne Road and Highway 66 this summer.  Members of the City Council, city leadership and the Public Works department gather on Thursday, July 6th for a groundbreaking ceremony for the $18M project. The project […]

Uniforms Worn for the Fight for Freedom

Uniforms Worn for the Fight for Freedom

Rockwall, TX (July 3, 2023) – On July 4, 1776, a huge event took place after the American Revolution that we celebrate as a federal holiday.  The Second Continental Congress unanimously adapted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, announcing the colonies separation from Great Britain. The United States of America has been involved […]

Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County now holding auditions for 2023-2024 season

Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County now holding auditions for 2023-2024 season

Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2023) – This Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County is a newly formed select group for children in Rockwall County and beyond in grades 3-8. They have just completed with their first Spring Concert entitled “A Circle of Song,” which featured songs like “The Moon,” “American Game Song Medley”, “Wynken, Blynken and […]

Helping Hands of Rockwall County recognized for 30 years of offering legal aid to county residents

Helping Hands of Rockwall County recognized for 30 years of offering legal aid to county residents

Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2023) – For 30 years, Rockwall County Helping Hands has been partnering with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas to provide free legal advice on civil matters for clients. Things such as foreclosure prevention, family law matters, and Medicare/Medicaid benefits, and more are all covered in this partnership. Helping Hands is honored to […]