AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has appointed State Representative Justin Holland to serve a four year term on the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, with the first two years as Vice Chair of the Commission. The Sunset Commission is a legislative advisory body with 12 members: five senators and one public member appointed […]
Rockwall, Texas – November 22, 2021 – Have you been wondering about the status of the statue commemorating the discovery of the rock wall for which our city was named? Since the last update, there have been a lot of efforts behind the scenes, including computer digitizing and prep work at the foundry. Now the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2021) – November is National Adoption Month, and Lone Star CASA is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption on Nov. 10 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we […]
Hughes one of 10 Texas FFA Association students chosen to kick off year-long community service projects ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 22, 2021) Members of the Texas FFA Association’s Ford Leadership Scholars Program are beginning their community service projects and apprentices for the school year, including Kaitlynn Hughes of Royse City. Through the Texas FFA Foundation […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 22, 2021 — Below is a digital look at our Holiday 2021 print edition. Our print publication delivers to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County. Extra copies are available for pick up (while supplies last) at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2021) — Yesterday morning, Graeson Lynskey, a Democrat from Rockwall, announced his candidacy for the newly drawn 33rd House District here in Texas. The district, which includes all of Rockwall county, also includes a small portion of Collin county that was added after redistricting. Lynskey, who is a college student and […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 19, 2021) On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the Royse City Police Department and the Rockwall Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the Quick Track Gas Station at 926 IH30 Royse City, TX in regards to an illegal gambling investigation. During the search, seven electronic 8-Liner machines and US […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 18, 2021) Run over the hills and through the woods with the Rockwall-Heath Cross Country team as they host their 7th Annual Reindeer Run, set for 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. This year, the Reindeer Run will take you under the Christmas lights as you run the trails and streets […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 17, 2021) The Rockwall County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is urging Texas travelers to always celebrate responsibly and to make safe driving habits a priority this heavily traveled Thanksgiving holiday. “As Texans travel to be with friends and family this season, we urge all drivers to use extra caution on roadways and […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Nov. 18, 2021) Tis’ the season for McLendon-Chisholm’s annual Christmas tree lighting and Santa visit! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy watching the kids’ excitement for Santa, sing songs, have hot cocoa and eat a cookie or two from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W. FM […]