Local attorney Brett Bushnell launches bid for Fate City Council

Local attorney Brett Bushnell launches bid for Fate City Council

FATE, TX (March 9, 2025) — Brett Bushnell, a lifelong Texan and conservative, Fate resident, and attorney, has officially announced his candidacy for Fate City Council. A graduate of Texas A&M Law School with a focus on financial markets regulation, Brett practices corporate law and brings a strong background in finance and law to his […]

Heath Mayor Pro Tem Rich Krause announces re-election campaign for City Council Place 6

Heath Mayor Pro Tem Rich Krause announces re-election campaign for City Council Place 6

HEATH, TX (Updated March 11, 2025) – Rich Krause, current Heath City Councilman for Place Six and Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Heath, has officially announced his intention to seek re-election. A dedicated public servant and 30-year resident of Heath, Krause brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record, and an unwavering […]

One Heart Project sees seven justice-involved youth graduate character education program

One Heart Project sees seven justice-involved youth graduate character education program

Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – One Heart Project announces the completion of its first cohort of justice-involved youth in Rockwall County. One Heart Project is a 501(c)(3) organization that equips justice-involved and at-risk youth with the skills, tools, and healthy relationships they need to navigate life successfully. One Heart Project staff, youth participants, their families, […]

11 FCCLA fashion design students from Rockwall ISD advance to state

11 FCCLA fashion design students from Rockwall ISD advance to state

Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eleven fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy have advanced to the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design state competition. The 2024-2025 FCCLA Fashion Design competition team, which consisted of 13 team members, traveled to Waco, Texas, on February 6-8 […]

Rockwall ISD Fashion design students place in top 5 TSA Regionals, 3 advance to state

Rockwall ISD Fashion design students place in top 5 TSA Regionals, 3 advance to state

Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eight Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy fashion design students placed in the Top 5 at the Technology Student Association (TSA) Fashion Design competition, including three who have advanced to the state competition. All eight students were placed within the Top 5 in the fashion design category in […]

J.E.R. Chilton YDOG Carnival raises over $19,000 in one day for annual campaign

J.E.R. Chilton YDOG Carnival raises over $19,000 in one day for annual campaign

Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Hundreds of community members turned out for a day long exciting carnival at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA – a fun time for a great cause! Y Day of Giving (YDOG) began early as days usually do at the Y – with friends gathered to welcome each other, participate in, and […]

Representative Pierson introduces HB-3971 to establish a Texas Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency

Representative Pierson introduces HB-3971 to establish a Texas Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency

AUSTIN, TX (March 7, 2025) – Representative Katrina Pierson announced the filing of HB-3971, legislation designed to repurpose the Texas Sunset Commission into a “Department of Government Oversight & Efficiency” (DOGE). Texas DOGE will build on the successes of Elon Musk’s national-level team—renowned for uncovering wasteful federal spending—while ensuring recommendations flow directly to the Texas […]

Royse City Police Department makes arrest for Possession of Child Pornography

Royse City Police Department makes arrest for Possession of Child Pornography

Royse City, TX (March 7, 2025) – On March 6, 2025, the Royse City Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Detectives, along with ICAC Detectives from the Rockwall Police Department and Dallas Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Black Canyon Avenue in Royse City, TX, related to a Possession […]

Veteran educator Katie Tanner announces candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5

Veteran educator Katie Tanner announces candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5

Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Longtime educator and dedicated community member, Katie Tanner, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5, in the upcoming May 2025 election. With 30 years of teaching experience, including 15 years at Rockwall High School, Tanner brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment […]