Fate, TX (February 11, 2026) – The City of Fate has temporarily closed a portion of Ben Payne Road between Hudson Road and SH 66 from February 3, 2026, through April 6, 2026 (pending any weather delays or unforeseen impacts), to complete a critical roadway alignment project designed to improve safety and traffic flow at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) – The City of Rockwall is in the process of creating the master plans for two new parks, Ben A. Klutts and Alma Williams Parks. As part of that process, all interested Rockwall residents are encouraged to attend and participate in an upcoming public meetings to provide feedback. The public […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) I met my husband, Garth, in 1991 while living in Germany, where he was a young lieutenant stationed with the U.S. Army. Our paths crossed on a ski trip to an Austrian mountain, the kind of carefree weekend adventure you imagine in your twenties—until I tore my ACL. What should […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 11, 2026) Mark and I met while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail stretches more than 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Mark started in Maine hiking south to Georgia. I started in Georgia hiking north to Maine. Our paths crossed in New York where we shared what the trail ahead […]
Fate, Texas (February 10, 2026) — The City of Fate is proud to announce the hiring of Emily Goodrum as its new Economic Development Director. Emily will officially begin her role on February 24. Emily brings extensive experience in downtown revitalization, retail development, public art, and placemaking. She most recently played a key role in the […]
Rockwall, TX (Feb. 10, 2026) With barn doors open and community spirit on full display, Leadership Rockwall Class of 2026 officially kicked off its service project with Agri-Innovation Barn Day at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, marking an energizing first step toward meaningful upgrades to the district’s agricultural education facilities. Held February 7th at the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2026) Tim and I met in June the summer of 1992. I was 17 and he was 19. My best friend at the time and I walked into a restaurant to grab some dinner and he was our waiter. We ordered some food to-go, and in the to-go order he left me […]
Rockwall, TX (February 10, 2026) – Rockwall High School Freshman Boys are on a 15 game winning streak! With only three games left in the season, the basketball team would love to have your support! The team is coached by Blake Rhodes. The 9th grade team also won first place in the Rockwall Wing Snob […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Our story starts over 67 years ago when a new girl joined our youth group at church and caught my eye. I was very interested in dating her. I was looking for opportunities to invite her out on a date. She brought her high school annual to church for all her […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2026) Sometimes the best love stories don’t begin with fireworks. They begin with friendly neighbors, crossed paths, and a little help from fate. Our story starts in Heath, in the Buffalo Creek community, where my parents were friends with the man who lived right next door. They were always telling me […]