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, 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, 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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]