Rockwall Herald Banner · Heath, TX
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Herald-Banner Staff ReportEditor’s Note: Submissions for Around Town can be made via email to [email protected] In Heath The City of Heath is hosting Christmas in Heath on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Towne Center Park, 1000 Festival St., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Helping Hands Thanksgiving DriveRockwall Helping Hands is collecting food donations to help provide Thanksgiving meals for local families and every contribution makes a difference. Donations accepted through Monday, Nov. 16. Drop off donations at Rockwall Helping Hands, 990 Williams St., Ste. C in Rockwall.Festival of TreesMake plans to shop all weekend long and discover Christmas décor, thrift finds, boutique treasures and more supporting local families in need throughout Rockwall County at the Helping Hands Festival of Trees this weekend from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
Rockwall Herald Banner · Rockwall, TX
Nearby: Rockwall, TXA volunteer lays a wreath at a grave during Wreaths Across America's annual ceremony. Rest Haven Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Rockwall is encouraging community members to help honor veterans this holiday season by sponsoring wreaths for Wreaths Across America on Dec. 19.Each year, volunteers place wreaths on veterans’ graves and say their names out loud as a simple way to remember their service and sacrifice. That follows a special ceremony that begins at 11 a.m.Rest Haven officials say sponsoring a wreath is a small but meaningful gesture. Each wreath costs $17 and every sponsorship ensures one wreath will be placed during the ceremony. To sponsor a wreath, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ykz4bjh5. Wreaths Across America also offers recurring sponsorships for anyone who wants to give throughout the year. Deadline to sponsor a wreath is Dec.
Rockwall Herald Banner · Rockwall, TX
Nearby: Rockwall, TXThe Rockwall City Council welcomes the Rockwall Youth Advisory Class of 2026-2027. City of Rockwall Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each year, high school-aged students in the Rockwall area are able to apply for vacant seats on the city’s Youth Advisory Council, a group where members get an up-close-and-personal look at the workings of city government and have opportunities to participate in several city-sponsored events and take an active role in initiatives that benefit local youth.In October, Rockwall city secretary Kristy Teague as well as council members John Hagaman and Anna Campbell introduced the 2026-2027 class of YAC to the community.“This energetic and passionate group of students represents the next generation of civic leaders in our community,” a social media post from the City of Rockwall said.
Rockwall Herald Banner · Rockwall, TX
Nearby: Rockwall, TXA drone or “Zip” leaves its docking station at the Walmart Super Center in Greenville to make an ice cream delivery. The Rockwall City Council recently denied Zipline’s request to build a drone delivery hub in the Rockwall Crossing shopping center for now, and asked for more information about the service’s flying radius, no-fly zones and noise levels. Travis Hairgrove Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rockwall residents wanting to try drone delivery will have longer to wait as city officials continue to ask for more information from Zipline – an autonomous drone delivery company that is seeking a specific use permit to build a delivery hub at the Rockwall Crossing shopping center at 909 E.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Rockwall, TX
Nearby: Rockwall, TXThe Dobbs Elementary Ballet Folklorico is one of the featured entertainers at Saturday’s Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The sounds of country music, school performances and Western-themed entertainment will fill the historic downtown Rockwall Square on Saturday as organizers present the seventh annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Round-Up.Organizers have announced the entertainment lineup for the free family event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring local musicians, student performers, dance groups and other attractions.The morning’s entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony featuring the Rockwall ISD ROTC Color Guard and the national anthem performed by Lily James.The Junior Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders will take the stage at 10:10 a.m., followed by Frank Locke at 10:30 a.m.
Rockwall Herald Banner · Rockwall, TX
Nearby: Rockwall, TXGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Herald-Banner Staff ReportThe City of Rockwall Art Commission will celebrate the addition of a new public mural in historic downtown Rockwall with a community unveiling ceremony on Nov. 16.The event is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at Charlie’s Burgers & Street Tacos, 213 E. Rusk St., where the mural has been painted on the restaurant’s exterior wall.The public is invited to attend the celebration, meet local artist Emily Jacks-Holdsworth and see the finished artwork. The mural is intended to reflect Rockwall’s historic roots, creativity and community spirit while adding another piece of public art to the downtown district.The unveiling is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to incorporate public art into the community and enhance the character of historic downtown.The event is free and open to the public.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Fate, TX
Nearby: Fate, TXEmpty seats on the Fate City Council dais after three members walked out on Monday, causing the meeting to be dismissed because of a lack of a quorum. City of Fate Streaming Video Screenshot Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... [email protected] Fate City Council members whose recalls passed in unofficial results from last Tuesday’s election walked out of Monday’s meeting, leaving the remaining members without the quorum needed to conduct city business.Mayor Andrew Greenberg, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Maneval Place 4) and Council Member Mark Hatley (Place 5) each addressed the council before announcing they would no longer participate in the meeting. All three then left the council chambers. Council Member Martha Huffman (Place 6), who was also recalled, remained in the chambers along with Council Members Allen Robbins (Place 3) and Ashley Rains (Place 2).The departure left the council with only three of its seven members, short of the four needed for a quorum.
Royse City Herald Banner · Fate, TX
Nearby: Fate, TXIn October, the Fate City Council approved reimbursing the developer of a multi-tenant commercial building being built at the northeast corner of C.D. Boren Parkway and State Highway 66.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Fate, TX
Nearby: Fate, TXGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... FATE – Voters in Fate ousted all four elected officials facing removal in Tuesday’s election with Mayor Andrew Greenberg and City Council members Richard Maneval, Mark Hatley and Martha Huffman losing their seats.The results follow months of disputes within city government involving personnel decisions, ethics complaints and allegations of political interference.Much of the conflict centered on the fall termination of public safety director Lyle Lombard, who later sued the city, which agreed to pay him $250,000 to settle the dispute. The controversy also involved secretly recorded conversations between city leaders concerning Lombard’s dismissal and other city business. The recordings became public and added to disagreements among council members and residents.Greenberg and Hatley were among those involved in the May recall of former Place 1 Council Member Codi Chinn.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Fate, TX
Nearby: Fate, TXGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... Herald-Banner Staff ReportFATE – A man with previous sex offender registration convictions in two states has been sentenced to 15 years in a Texas prison after authorities discovered he was living in Fate without registering.Steven Randall Pinell, 52, received the sentence last week from Judge Brian Williams in the 503rd Judicial District Court. He was convicted of felony failure to register as a sex offender with a previous conviction.The investigation began in September 2025 after a Rockwall County resident contacted Crime Stoppers with information that Pinell was living in Fate without meeting the requirements imposed on convicted sex offenders. Fate police investigated the report and determined that Pinell had been living in the city without properly registering with law enforcement.
Victoria Advocate · Garland, TX
Nearby: Garland, TXTwo area teams competed in the Regional Final round of the UIL Texas Volleyball State Playoffs Tuesday night: No. 1 Goliad 3, Ingram-Tom Moore 0 (3A DI Region IV Final) Goliad took out Ingram-Tom Moore in straight sets to reach the state semifinal Tuesday night in San Antonio, 25-15, 25-15, 25-18. Senior standout Addison Yendrey posted 17 kills, nine digs, one assist and two blocks for Goliad. Isabel Sanchez added 35 assists and 14 digs in the win. Ella Ulbricht was also a factor in the Goliad victory with 12 kills. The Tigerettes advance to the state semis and will face No. 2. Columbus this Saturday in Waco for the right to head to the state final in Garland. No. 1 Wimberly 3, Cuero 0, (4A DII Region IV Final) Cuero lost in straight sets to the top ranked team in 4A DII (17-25, 14-25, 17-25) Tuesday night in Seguin. Aleciara Smallwood posted nine kills, 20 digs, and six assists for Cuero. Jessa Cox added four kills, an ace, four digs, and an assist in the loss.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Royse City, TX
Nearby: Royse City, TXThe clock on Main Street has been a familiar sight in downtown Royse City for years but its hands have stopped moving.
Rockwall Herald Banner · Royse City, TX
Nearby: Royse City, TXGetting your Trinity Audio player ready... [email protected] hour spent playing cards, sharing stories or simply talking can mean a lot to someone receiving hospice care.Elara Caring Hospice in East Texas is looking for volunteers in Royse City, Rockall and surrounding communities in Hunt County to spend time with patients, many of whom are elderly or veterans.“Volunteers can visit patients once a week or arrange a flexible schedule of a few hours each week,” said Synthia Blanton, volunteer coordinator. “Activities might include playing board games, cards or puzzles, reading together or simply visiting. No medical experience is needed; just a caring heart and a dependable car, Blanton added.Volunteers must complete a tuberculosis test and background check before beginning. Elara Caring will assist applicants through the screening process.The program also has opportunities for people with special interests and skills.
Royse City Herald-Banner · Royse City, TX
Nearby: Royse City, TXThe Royse City Mighty Bulldog Band stands at attention as the results for the UIL Area C marching competition are announced. Royse City High School Band Photo Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The young musicians of the Royse City Mighty Bulldog Band as well as their directors, parents and boosters were excited to advance to the UIL Area C finals on Saturday, where they competed against bAands from other 6A high school for the first time.“The Royse City Band competed in their first ‘big school’ marching competition this year at Wylie (in the Wylie Marching Invitational) in September, hosted the Royse City Marching Classic (on Oct. 10), received all Superior ratings at UIL Region Marching (on Oct. 24), and then for the first time in school history advanced to the UIL 6A Area Finals,” Royse City head band director Jason Webb said.