The Royse City Independent School District Board of Trustees will change its employee compensation plan to add salary increases dictated through Texas House Bill 3, school finance legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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.

Emotions flared at Monday night’s Royse City Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting as multiple residents spoke up against an incident involving a Confederate flag at the high school.

Fate Mayor Lorne Megyesi gave an emotional farewell to the council Monday evening, thanking staff and council members for serving the city for five years.

Royse City officials have said they are looking forward to some much-needed improvements to Howard Street, located within in the town’s heritage preservation district, but at least one resident is protesting the changes.

Royse City resident Ericka Ledferd has been named the next president of the Rockwall League of United Latin American Citizens.

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Voters in Fate, Heath and McLendon-Chisholm will be going to the polls tomorrow for the 2019 Uniform Election.

The entrance of the Police and Courts Building in Royse City was bustling with angry residents in early April following news of plans to build model homes in the Verandah subdivision.

The Royse City Independent School District published a letter Wednesday evening addressing recent reports of a student wearing a Confederate flag as a cape.

The Royse City Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new members the organization’s monthly luncheon at the Occasions at Stone River.

Royse City Police Officer Michael Baley was named this month’s Tri-County Hero, a program started earlier this year by the local American Legion post.

Candidates running for positions on the Fate City Council made a series of appearances in local forums over the Easter weekend.

The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is urging the community to join in on the fight against child abuse.

Multiple schools in the Royse City Independent School District have earned national recognitions through the ”Capturing Kids’ Hearts” program.

Herald-Banner Publications has won 15 awards in the North and East Texas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest – including the top prize in the category that measures small weekly newspapers’ overall quality.

The Fate City Council’s project to preserve the town’s history is taking shape, and despite still being in the early stages of planning, has garnered interest and support from local elected officials.

The family of Nevaeh Ennis, a toddler in Royse City who is recovering from a serious heart condition, is making a major push in fundraising efforts in light of National Donate Life Month.

Royse City residents have been invited to a walking tour of Howard Street to learn more about the renovation plans for the area.

The Royse City Herald-Banner published a report regarding the Royse City Independent School District’s plans to outsource its custodial services earlier this week. This online version of the report includes comments from a current member of the custodial staff at the school district who rais…

The “Sparkle. Rock. Storm.” Destination Imagination team at the Royse City Independent School District will be going to Kansas City, Missouri in May to compete in the global finals tournament.

Vilma Ledferd and LaDarius White, who are looking forward to graduating from Royse City High School in May later this year, were recently accepted to a highly-regarded performance arts school.

Ruth Cherry Intermediate School Principal Richard Pense will be leaving his role to be the head administrator of the new Bobby Summers Middle School in Fate.

Royse City Mayor Janet Nichol on Wednesday announced that a new YMCA facility could be coming to town.

Preparing students for a job market that is nervously awaiting the full brunt of automation is not always a fun job for public educators.