Splash pad at Robert Smith Family Park closed due to safety precautions

Splash pad at Robert Smith Family Park closed due to safety precautions

FATE, TX (June 9, 2022) The following update was released on City of Fate’s Facebook page today following concerns reported by two individuals reporting sick children who visited the park on Sunday. More information and updates can be found at www.FateTX.gov/SplashPad. Robert Smith Family Park – Splash Pad Update: We have been contacted by two […]

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2022) — This summer, Rockwall area residents can help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot through the Christian based community program, Shoes For Kids. On Saturday, July 30, First United Methodist Church Rockwall – in partnership with area churches and civic organizations […]

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) During a recent Rockwall City Council meeting, several members of the Rockwall Fire Department were presented with Lifesaving Awards for their extraordinary actions that directly contributed to saving a life. On March 29, 2022 at 5:33 p.m., the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a reported unconscious person at 219 Blanche […]

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 5, 2022) Bring family and friends to enjoy Royse City’s spectacular ‘Celebrating Freedom’ event on Saturday, June 25 at the Royse City High School football stadium. There’s no admission fee and a variety of food will be available for purchase. Event starts at 6 PM. Music line-up is as follows: Brandon […]

City of Heath presents patriotic hometown experience July 2

City of Heath presents patriotic hometown experience July 2

HEATH, TX (June 5, 2022) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade presented on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles […]

Rockwall Fourth of July celebration to include parade, parachute jump, live music, fireworks

Rockwall Fourth of July celebration to include parade, parachute jump, live music, fireworks

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2022) Rockwall Parks and Recreation presents the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Utley Middle School. There will be a parachute jump, live music by Southern Ride from 7 to 9 p.m., and fireworks at dusk Harry Myers Park. Families […]

College bound Rockwall area grads win big prizes in ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ drawing today

College bound Rockwall area grads win big prizes in ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ drawing today

ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2022) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center located at 1870 S. John King in Rockwall, is celebrating seniors – both young and old – with its annual ‘Seniors Supporting Seniors’ program and giveaway. Now in its third year, the program connects college bound students with […]

Update on Gwen: ‘Street dog turned couch log’ makes vet visit

Update on Gwen: ‘Street dog turned couch log’ makes vet visit

ROCKWALL COUNTY/COLLIN COUNTY, TX (May 30, 2022) Gwen had a big adventure Saturday. The street-wise stray we told you about back in February – the one who eluded capture for months before being rescued by Duck Team 6 – braved the outside world once again to make it to a very important appointment. “The day […]

‘Best of’ Winners announced, more than $73,000 raised at 17th Annual Cars for CASA event

‘Best of’ Winners announced, more than $73,000 raised at 17th Annual Cars for CASA event

ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2022) This past Sunday, May 15, more than 250 cars, trucks, and bikes participated in the 17th Annual Cars for CASA Event hosted by the Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders association, benefitting CASA children in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Lone Star CASA is a national volunteer movement that began […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse awards scholarships

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse awards scholarships

ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse is proud to announce its 2022 scholarship recipients, Addie Stevens and Lance Carter. Addie will be attending Texas Tech University majoring in Animal Science and riding for the Texas Tech Equestrian Team.  She aspires to earn her Bachelors Degree and then a Doctorate of Veterinary […]