Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P. Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]
TxDOT, law enforcement step up effort to curb drunk driving AUSTIN (Aug. 17, 2023) – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – Each year, the Royse City ISD School Board is tasked with setting the property tax rate for the upcoming school year. At the August 14, 2023 meeting the school board unanimously approved the district’s recommendation to reduce the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate by more than 18 cents. […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Paula Walker Elementary as the official name for the district’s 7th elementary campus. Their recommendation received unanimous school board approval at the August 14, 2023 meeting. In the crowd were dozens […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2023) – Meet Amethyst! This little lady was a wonderful mama to six kittens, but now it’s her turn to find a forever home! Amethyst takes a bit to warm up to new people, but once she does, she will talk, solicit pets, and purr away! Amethyst is 2-years old, current […]
Royse City, TX (August 11, 2023) – On Monday, August 7, 2023, at 8:27 am, the Royse City Police Department and the Royse City Fire Department responded to a major accident on IH30 Eastbound at FM 35. An 18-Wheeler traveling westbound crossed over onto the eastbound side of IH30 and collided with three passenger cars. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2023) The Ever Flower Company, a Rockwall-based alternative rock band, has released a new music video for their song “Celtic Candy”. Directed by Daniel Fika of DayDream Media, a film company based in Irving, the music video is a fun mix of fun jaunty summer-by-the-pool vibes, frenetic vibrant visuals, and creative […]
Rockwall, TX (August 11, 2023) – Rockwall Community Band is seeking new band members with an ability and a passion for band music! The band is open to musicians over the age of 15 and is actively interested in having high school students join. Currently, the band has specific needs for those who play percussion […]
Garland, Texas (August 11, 2023) – To protect underground utility lines, Atmos Energy observes 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 as a reminder for everyone to practice safe digging. 811 Day is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to make sure the practice of safe digging […]