Royse City News

In 1968, Pat Hague, Debbie Batterton and Charles Manous Jr. met their half sister, Becky Magee, in California.

Displays of patriotism, parades, picnics and fireworks were everywhere across Rockwall CountyA July 3 and 4A as Rockwall County citizens celebrated America's Independence Day.

Independence Day events are scheduled across Rockwall County this weekend in Rowlett,A Heath, Rockwall and Royse City.A The events begin tonightA with the City of Rowlett'sA "Fireworks on Main: A Hometown Celebration," from 6-10 pm on Main St.

Fatea s city secretary, Eddie Sturgal, has been accused of misusing $20,000 from the City of Lowry Crossing in Collin County, where he worked before coming to Fate in December of 2008.

The former Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Royse City, Texas, was sentenced Monday to 17 years in federal prison, following his guilty plea in March to two child pornography offenses.

Most cities in Rockwall County are reporting gains in sales tax collections this month, with the exceptions of Royse City and Mobile City.

As storms rolled through north and south of Royse City the evening of June 10 and morning of June 11, Royse City Volunteer Fire Department and Fate Volunteer Fire Department were called to aid in two separate house fires, each set by lightning, authorities say.

The storm of June eleventh brought more than rain, with it also came destructive lightening.A Worse than multiple power outages and downed trees, were the complete losses several Rockwall neighbors experienced due to house fires.A An empty Rockwall house was reported by the news to have been struck this day, but overlooked by the media was the ...

A semi truck carrying thousands of live chickens overturned during rush hour on I-30 in Rockwall County Monday morning, blocking traffic on the Interstate for hours.

Leslie Gibson / Herald-Banner Riding the range in the 18th annual Rockwall County Sheriff's Posse Trail Ride were horsemen and women from the county and the area.

All cities and school districts in Rockwall County which collect a property tax are seeing a slight increase in tax roll total evaluations over last year, based on 2009's preliminary, pre-protest figures.

With the city election canceled due to only incumbents running, Rockwall's attention turned to the school board races during this election cycle.

Child abuse and neglect put many Texas children into a multi-stop journey through state care placement with little more than the clothes on their back.

According to Royse City Manager Bill Shipp, a recent posting by local residents on an Internet Web site regarding the Royse City water supply has given rise to concern by other residents.

Former Royse City ISD teacher Deidre Culp and her three children won't be moving into the Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity Home being completed in Royse City.

Tears trickled down the face of the 99-year-old Christine Meeks; tears filled the eyes of her son who left Royse City at age 17, as he recounted seeing his mother pray over a pile of lumber 20 years ago.

Morgan is the daughter of Mark and Debbie Rattan of Ravenna. She is the granddaughter of Bobby and Sue Rattan of Ravenna, and Don and Cora Bennett of Bonham.

Data provided by Scouts, Inc. On the Trail Archive Sooners offer defensive tackle Calvin Barnett ESPNU 150 Watch List prospect Calvin Barnett spoke with affiliate Web site OUInsider.com about receiving a scholarship offer from the Sooners.

Making Royse City A Better Place

Inspired for those of us needing to know how we can make a difference. In these days of uncertainty, there are still ways in which we, as a whole, can band together, to make things better for all.

Royse City is built by the citizens, with a hand full of leaders that we vote into various offices. We depend on the candidates to act on our behalf. How can an entire city expect the leaders to do what we want them to do if we do not get involved?

On April 30th from 7:30pm to 10:00pm we will be having our Town Hall Meeting at the Royse City Middle School 1310 E. Hwy 66 Royse City, TX 75189.

Rather you are a long time Royse City Resident or a new one this is your chance to get acquainted with the candidates and to ask those questions that you would like answers to.

This meeting has a goal to help you the citizen to decide who to vote for, ask them questions, and hear their answers. Let them know what your concerns are and that you as a citizen are ready to help and support them.

This meeting is not a pep rally for your favorite candidate and it is not a debate for the candidates to point out weakness of other candidates. As each citizen enters the auditorium you will be handed an index card. You will write your question on the index card and turn it in to the volunteers that will be collecting these cards. If you want your question directed to a particular candidate you must reference that on your card. If the question is not directed to an individual it will be asked in general to candidates at random.

Work began Monday on Blackland Road near the new Royse City Intermediate School in Fate, and should continue for six weeks.