(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2017) Road projects were the focus of a county update provided by County Judge David Sweet and County Commissioner David Magness at the Rockwall Chamber Partnership Luncheon presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall last week. Magness provided an update on perhaps the biggest transportation project facing the county – […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 30, 2017) If you’re on the verge of retiring, I’ve got some advice for you. Most retirement experts give financial advice. Not me. I’m a self-proclaimed retirement expert because I’ve taken that step about three times, but I’m certainly not qualified to talk to anyone about how to be financially secure […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 29, 2017) Lynn Ross has a very clear answer for anyone who questions just how important Phantom, Gracie and Fizzy are to her life. “They’re my everything,” the 75-year-old Royse City woman answered recently. “They’re the only reason I wake up in the morning.” Phantom, Gracie and Fizzy are dogs that […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — August 28, 2017) Recently the local Nwingi Boy Scouts troop asked the Royse City American Legion Post to come speak to them about the American Legion and its Eagle Scout of the Year Award. The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award is a National Competition where the winner receives […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — August 25, 2017) The Royse City Chamber’s 28th Annual FunFest on Saturday, Oct. 21 is once again going to be filled with things to do for all ages. RunFest 5k will start at 10 a.m. Proceeds from RunFest will go toward restoring the historic Calaboose in downtown Royse City. Come downtown […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 25, 2017) In the 30 days of the first call special session of the Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) sponsored a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House. This special session will go down as one of the most pro-life sessions in Texas history. The Legislature passed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 24, 2017) Backpacks, pencils and notebooks are filling up the aisles in stores all over Texas, reminding us that a new school year is just around the corner. The beginning of the school year can be an exciting time for most children, but it can also lead to more reports of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) The new City of Rockwall Fire Chief, Kenneth Cullins, will be the guest speaker at a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park. The community event, marking the 16th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 18, 2017) Texas drivers will have to keep their eyes on the road and off their phones when a new statewide ban on texting while driving goes into effect Sept. 1. Authored by State Representative Tom Craddick, R-Midland, House Bill 62 prohibits reading, writing or sending electronic messages using a wireless […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – August 20, 2017) Royse City held its Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 18 in downtown Royse City. The Royse City American Legion Post participated by giving out backpacks and school supplies. In total the Post gave out 51 backpacks and over $400 in school supplies. “The American Legion […]