ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – The Royse City Police Department and Royse City Fire Department will host their annual toy drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. It’s a friendly competition so you will be asked when you drop off your toy which department gets credit for your donation. This […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 20, 2020 – WEATHER PERMITTING, the Texas Department of Transportation has two overnight closures starting Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and concluding Monday, Nov. 23 at 7 a.m. In Rockwall, TxDOT will be repaving eastbound and westbound E. Quail Run Road just east of State Highway 205 (SH 205/Goliad […]
FATE, TX – Nov. 18, 2020 – There will be a City of Fate 2020 Comprehensive Plan Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18. Folks may join in person at City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway, or view the meeting online at www.CityofFate.com/Live. Participants will provide input on priorities for the long-term […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 16, 2020 – On Nov. 16, 2020 around 8:15 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Front Street, an elderly man was walking along the street and was approached by some subjects in a vehicle. The subjects pulled up beside the victim and asked him if he wanted a ring […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park has joined with Trinity Hospice and Royse City Medical Lodge to collect stocking stuffers for seniors. Requested items include Kleenex, cough drops, deodorant, socks, hard candy, snacks, and nuts. Donations may be dropped off by Dec. 11 at Rest Haven Rockwall […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Marc and Tracey Laughery and family of Royse City were honored with a Progressive Breeder of the Year Award by the Texas Shorthorn Association at their annual meeting. Kyle Lewis, association president, presented the award. The family’s journey began in 2013 with children Madisson and Makenzie […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 5, 2020 – The community is welcome as Royse City Main Street hosts its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Cookston Court. The Parade of Lights is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. (Main Street parking will be shut down beginning at […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Oct. 28, 2020) A traffic stop made by a Royse City police officer this morning resulted in a seizure of several different types of illegal narcotics. A vehicle traveling eastbound on IH30 was stopped for a traffic violation. A probable cause search of the vehicle discovered 4.5 pounds of Marijuana, 74 grams […]
ROCKWALL, TX – There hasn’t been much good about the year 2020, but there is one bright jack-o-lantern light amidst all the heavy darkness. 2020 is the inaugural year of the new Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch! I’m always looking for local pumpkin patches and fall festivities to celebrate the beautiful weather, warm colors, and inviting flavors […]