An outdoor emergency warning system has been worked into the City of Fate’s upcoming budget for 2019-2020 fiscal year, which consists of two outdoor sirens.

State Rep. Justin Holland (R - Heath) issued a scathing statement recently regarding the unexpected announcement of closure of the Rockwall office of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services.

Last Saturday, John Murphy, the owner and head instructor of JTMS Korean Martial Arts in Greenville, received an honor of a lifetime as he was inducted into the Korean Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame.

The Royse City High School “Mighty Bulldog” Band has marched onto the practice field in preparation for the coming football and marching competition season. 

Fate City Council unanimously approved a zoning application and concept plan for a Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods at Monday night’s regular meeting. 

A new fire engine for the Royse City Fire Department is expected to be completed and ready for use this fall. 

Royse City Council members moved into executive session immediately following the presentation given on the proposed Creekside development. 

A brand new, permanent kitchen at Lonesome Dove Ranch now allows foster children that attend the summer camp to experience food security they might not have had in the past. 

The Royse City ISD School Board of Trustees officially welcomed Emily Hays as the new assistant principal for Miss May Vernon Elementary School at its regular meeting Monday night. 

Oftentimes in today’s music business, labels, artists and even fans can get caught up in genre “purity tests,” where they debate the criteria for what constitutes “real metal” or “real blues” –  but the Scooter Brown Band, a group often touted as “real country” will soon bring their modern A…

Royse City residents can expect to see construction begin on a planned beer garden later this summer in the downtown area.

Jurors in the capital murder trial of Chacey Poynter saw the final texts between Poynter and her husband, Robert Louis Poynter III, on the night he was shot and killed.

Thirteen-year-old Charli Ann only began her cake-baking business a year ago, but now she’s baking three or four cakes per week – and having to turn down nearly four times as many requests for cakes.

Discussion was animated at Monday’s Fate City Council meeting as community members expressed their opinions on proposed outdoor emergency warning sirens and the specific use permit application for gasoline and alcohol sales at Homeboy’s Exxon.

The Fate City Council’s agenda is packed for Monday night’s meeting, including discussion of a proposed outdoor warning siren system.

The Royse City Council on Tuesday received details of the waste collection service’s possible ownership change.

This is the second part of our series on the 316 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Rockwall. Our first part of the series looked at how the local gym helps veterans who suffer from PTSD deal with stress and anxiety. The following report looks at how the gym fosters a family-friendly atmosphere that…

Craft breweries in Texas are keeping their fingers crossed in hopes of new regulations that would allow beer to-go sales.

Last week, “The Zach Romo Band,” a rising local talent, was devastated to discover that all of their musical equipment, including priceless guitars and instruments with dear memories, was stolen out of a trailer.

The Royse City Independent School District will be hold a dedication ceremony Saturday for the naming of Ouida Baley Middle School.

Buc-ee’s has announced its long awaiting grand opening. 

The Royse City High School baseball team celebrated a successful season last week at its annual banquet.

This report is the first of a series on 316 BJJ, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym based in Rockwall. This story looks at how Scott “Country” Paille, a professor at the gym, uses his knowledge and skills in martial arts to help veterans who suffer from PTSD.

With the school year officially coming to an end, the Royse City Independent School District celebrated some well deserved recognitions and accolades for its teachers and staff.

The Royse City Independent School District last week celebrated a grant that allowed for a rock climbing wall to be built at Fort Elementary School.

Responding to multiple complaints, the Verandah Homeowners Association recently addressed concerns regarding amenities and future plans at a meeting with residents.

Two men are being held in the Hunt County Detention Center, charged with capital murder in connection with a double homicide in Royse City in February.

Two people have been taken into custody and are scheduled to be charged with capital murder in connection with a reported double homicide in Royse City in February.

With only a week left until the Royse City High School Class of 2019 graduation, the Herald-Banner caught up with the valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduating class. Graduation is scheduled 7 p.m., May 28 at the Curtis Culwell Center, located 4999 Naaman Forest Boulevard in Garland.

With recent advancements in drone technology that has made it more affordable for casual hobbyists, racing has become a new fad that can be enjoyed by many.

The Royse City Independent School District has named Kara Onken as its new principal for Ruth Cherry Intermediate School.

Whenever an American soldier dies, a group of volunteer motorcycle enthusiasts makes sure the veteran doesn’t make their last ride alone; ordinary Americans who give their time to show respect and pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country.

Hundreds of people will be walking through North Texas during the Memorial Day weekend, each one paying tribute to an American veteran.

The Royse City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday held its annual award ceremony luncheon to recognize members for their contributions to the organization.

Newly elected Fate Mayor Joe Burger was sworn in at a special called city council meeting Monday evening.