ROCKWALL, TX (April 16, 2025) — Time is running out to secure your spot at one of the most meaningful events of the year! The 9th Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala, benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, is just around the corner—happening Saturday, April 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. This year’s […]
Rockwall, TX (April 16, 2025) – You do not want to miss our next Rockwall Art League member meeting with a demonstration by artist, Tony Strickland, presenting “From Canvas to Clicks: Elevating Your Art Career Through Personal Branding and Website Excellence” Free and open to the public! Saturday, April 26th, 9:30-11:30 am The Center at […]
Fate, TX (April 16, 2025) – The latest episode of As Fate Would Have It, a podcast launched in 2024 by Fate Mayor, David Billings and co-host Dave Martin, welcomed economic development director, Matt Wavering, and Chef Mike Shelley of Fate restaurant Red Dirt Social. As Fate Would Have It is available for streaming on Apple, […]
Rockwall, TX (April 16, 2025) – Savannah Humber has enjoyed cheering for 3 years and supporting her school. She is a two-time NCA All-American Cheerleader and recently received a NCA Staff Invitation award to join the NCA staff after graduation. Savannah began cheering in 7th grade at Utley Middle School and has participated in several […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 15, 2025) Calling all high school artists! Each Spring, Congress participates in the Congressional Art Competition, which invites all students grades 9-12 to participate. For 40 years, the nationwide high school art competition has been sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives with participation by hundreds of thousands […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 15, 2025) The Rockwall High School Top 10 students and their families were celebrated during a luncheon hosted by Principal Dane Steinberger, high school administration, and counselors at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club on April 10. Families, the board of trustees, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, and district leaders were there to […]
Rockwall, TX (April 15, 2025) – Abby Clements is a senior at Rockwall High School and Spirit Captain of the RHS Varsity Cheer Team. She is a 1x NCA All-American Cheerleader (nominated 4x’s) and part of the award-winning and record-breaking teams that competed in the 23-24 season. Abby has participated in the RISD cheer program […]
Rockwall, TX (April 15, 2025) – Special Session Meeting The Board of Trustees toured Ursula Rakow Middle School. The 2021 bond funds paid for the construction of the new school located in Fate, Texas. Monthly Meeting Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized and congratulated the following students and staff for their accomplishments: […]
Fate, TX (April 15, 2025) – As I sit through many committee hearings, I recently heard a State Representative on the Texas Land & Resource Committee say, “Government is incredibly slow, and private industry is generally faster.” Why does that quote matter? Great question. Now that we’ve reached mid-April in the 89th Legislative Session, it’s […]
Fate, TX – [April 14, 2025] – The City of Fate has amended a key development agreement with Lafayette Crossing developers and entered into a new agreement to reimburse public infrastructure (utilizing economic incentives) as part of “Project Cactus,” a major commercial project that will transform approximately 80 acres of land into a vibrant retail destination. […]