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 […]

Royse City’s New Hope Baptist Church honors trailblazing RCISD alumna during Black History Month

Royse City’s New Hope Baptist Church honors trailblazing RCISD alumna during Black History Month

Royse City, TX (February 27, 2025) – New Hope Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by honoring Rev. Earnestine Reece Scott, a local legend and a beacon of inspiration. Scott, the first African American female valedictorian of Royse City High School’s Class of 1969, was recognized for her remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to her […]

Royse City ISD school board members recognized for service

Royse City ISD school board members recognized for service

Royse City, TX (January 13, 2025) – January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is composed of seven board members who are elected by Royse City ISD voters to serve […]

Anonymous threat investigated at Royse City High School

Anonymous threat investigated at Royse City High School

ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 18, 2024) The Royse City Police Department is investigating reports of an anonymous threat to Royse City High School. A threatening note stating “Shooting up the school 9/25/24” has been found written on a restroom stall at the high school. Several students have reported the incident to school administration and to […]

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 9, 2024) The Royse City Police Department has detained a 15-year-old male juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Royse City High School. The juvenile, who is not being identified, posted online that he might bring a bomb to a student group meeting after school on Tuesday. When the police […]

Royse City Police Department: Update to shooting investigation resulting in the death of an 18-year-old Royse City resident

Royse City, TX (September 6, 2024) – The Royse City Police Department has detained a 16-year-old juvenile in connection with the shooting death of Alexander Villegas that occurred on August 30,2024 at a residence in Royse City. Initial statements at the scene indicated that the death was a result of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound; […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2024) – The Royse City ISD Education Foundation’s mission is to generate and distribute resources to the Royse City Independent School District to enrich teaching, inspire learning and advance innovative and creative programs to cultivate a passion for learning. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized them for raising over $1.5 […]

Rockwall County jury sentences man to life in prison for murdering his wife

Rockwall County jury sentences man to life in prison for murdering his wife

Book-in photo of Corey Wayne Griffin ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 12, 2024) On Monday, August 12, 2024, a Rockwall County jury took less than 30 minutes to convict Corey Wayne Griffin, 38, for killing his wife in her Royse City home in February of 2023.  After additional testimony, that same jury later sentenced Griffin to life […]

Royse City ISD Security Department makes history with addition of Safety Dog

Royse City ISD Security Department makes history with addition of Safety Dog

Royse City, TX (August 5, 2024) – Much like the growing student body in Royse City ISD, the security department will welcome a new face to the team. After a year of planning and research, the district becomes the state’s first ISD security team to employ a trained weapons detection K-9 safety dog. Trained at […]

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