Rockwall County urges precautions to reduce West Nile exposure

A joint message from Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, and City of Royse City. August 1, 2012 – Rockwall County is urging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors and […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Southwest Car Care

July 26, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for Southwest Car Care, located at 5751 State Highway 276 in Royse City. Owner Terry Hatcher is ASE Certified and has more than 25 years experience in the auto repair industry. Every job in his shop is treated with […]

Rockwall resident in national photo contest

Rockwall resident in national photo contest

When her foster dog Niko opted to spend his afternoon on a Kuranda dog bed, Rockwall resident Anne Haddox saw an opportunity. She snapped a few photos of the 10-week-old puppy as he rested comfortably outside. Now one of those photos has Niko vying for Dog of the Month in a national contest.Kuranda sponsors a […]

Royse City 4th Fest includes fireworks, live bands

Celebrate freedom at the Royse City 4th Fest 2012. Festivities begin begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Royse City High School, located on FM 2642 between Interstate 30 and FM 35. There will be live music, sponsored by Southern Junction, concessions, games, family entertainment and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. To submit your news […]

Royse City student is UIL state champ

Royse City student is UIL state champ

Garrett Hammonds, a junior at Royse City High School, is the new 4A UIL State Champion in Prose Interpretation. Hammonds won the championship, held annually at the University of Texas at Austin, May 22. His state title caps off a stellar year of competition for Hammonds and the entire Royse City Forensics Team. “Garrett received […]

Meals on Wheels golf tourney to support senior services

Meals on Wheels golf tourney to support senior services

 June 4, 2012 – The Rockwall County Committee on Aging and Meals on Wheels, whose mission is to keep the elderly and disabled citizens of Rockwall County living in their homes as long as safely possible through supportive services, nutritious meals and daily human contact, will host their Third Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 8 at Buffalo […]

SuperStar Bulldogs place second in Destination Imagination Global Finals

(Royse City ISD) May 29, 2012 – Royse City’s SuperStar Bulldogs made the Destination Imagination Journey to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee this past week from May 23-26. They joined 1,276 other teams from 45 states, seven Canadian provinces and 13 countries. The Bulldogs were successful in their quest and placed 2nd in the “World” […]

Rockin’ Riders Spring Challenge open to all ages, abilities

All ages, abilities and breeds are welcome as the Rockin’ Riders 4H Horse Club host their Spring Challenge beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at Bar S Arena in Royse City. There will be jackpot ranch sorting, youth ranch sorting, barrels, poles, stakes race and three events just for those youth who do not […]

Classic Car Show to roll onto Main Street, Royse City

The 5th Annual Main Street Classic Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in historic downtown Royse City. There will be raffles door prizes, food vendors, and awards – including first and second place trophies for 20 classes, plus Best Of  honors. The Historic Old Town Royse City Merchants Association will […]

Royse City names April’s Yard of the Month

Congratulations to Wylie and Angela Webb at 1221 Whispering Glen for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. […]