Rockwall Herald-Banner (Texas) Local News

Commissioners look at possible library charge

2012-05-20T13:36:26-05:00

The commissioners met in a workshop session this week to discuss topics ranging from the library to the impending Regional Healthcare Partnership.

New officials take command of Heath council

2012-05-19T12:35:00-05:00

With the municipal elections passed and the final votes tallied, the Heath City Council used the meeting before the new mayor and council member sworn in May 15 to hear from the proposed Heath Golf and Yacht club developers and pass legislation that will move that project forward.

County debates feature multiple candidates

2012-05-18T11:31:42-05:00

The County debates featured over a dozen candidates discussing topics ranging from integrity to experience May 14 at Utley Freshman Center.

Car-motorcycle wreck claims life of Rockwall man

2012-05-17T17:27:35-05:00

A 54-year-old Rockwall man died Monday night after his small motorcycle collided with a car on an Interstate 30 service road in Royse City.

Heath citizen questions May 12 election legitimacy

2012-05-16T17:06:16-05:00

A citizen of Heath has filed a complaint with the Secretary of State over the conduct of one of the city council candidate’s actions on election day and confusion over ballots.

Rockwall EDC brings Bimbo Bakeries to Technology Park

2012-05-15T15:05:36-05:00

The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has brought another great deal to Rockwall with Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest bakery company in the USA. Bimbo will build a 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in the Rockwall Technology Park. The facility will be located between Discovery Boulevard, Data Drive and Springer Road in Phase II of the Rockwall Technology Park, located just south of Interstate 30 in Rockwall. The bakery is the largest new industrial build-to-suit project in the history of Rockwall.

Branding Royse City is topic of city council presentation

2012-05-15T12:43:19-05:00

City officials have taken a first step that could lead to branding Royse City.
That first step involved city council members listening to a presentation by Larry Lott, executive director of the Royse City Economic Development Corporation, during a May 8 city council meeting.

Tornado cleanup could continue with ‘day of volunteering’

2012-05-14T15:42:38-05:00

Organizers who still are involved in tornado relief efforts in the Royse City area soon may issue a plea for volunteers to help pick up debris that covers a large area.

County election debates to be held May 14

2012-05-13T12:27:08-05:00

The second of two GOP debates will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rockwall High School cafeteria May 14.

VIDEO: ELECTION RESULTS

2012-05-12T23:41:30-05:00

This video will give you comprehensive coverage on the details of the May 12 elections.