Rockwall County Herald-Banner

The Rockwall County Herald-Banner is a weekly publication that has been serving the local communities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and McLendon-Chisholm since its inception in 2003. Released each Friday morning, it proudly holds the title of the most widely circulated community newspaper in Rockwall. The newspaper is operated by Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#2026567

United States

#542032

News and Media

#12892

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Rockwall County collects feedback from cities for federal road safety planning grant

1 week ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court plans to submit an application for federal funding to help improve roadway safety throughout the county. The application will be for a planning grant (no more than $1 million) from the U.S. Department of Transportation through its Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which would be used to prepare a countywide comprehensive safety action plan.
Royse City Methodist Church remains steadfast a year after fire

1 week ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

It’s now been a little over a year since a fire consumed the roof and walls of Royse City Methodist Church’s 120-year-old sanctuary.
Fate City Council updates sex offender exclusion map

1 week ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

FATE — To keep the city’s sex offender residency exclusion map current, the Fate City Council on Monday added two new housing developments. The council approved its current 2,000-foot residency exclusion map in December 2024 but since then, additional developments have opened that city officials identify as “places where children commonly gather.”“The map doesn’t reflect any change in policy,” a staff member with Fate’s planning and development department told the council.
Fifth annual John Franklin-Myers Football Camp set for this weekend

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

The fifth annual John Franklin-Myers Football Camp is set for this weekend in Greenville but with a twist. It’s a free camp for offensive and defensive linemen on Friday for grades 9-12. The camp hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. with registration at 5 p.m.There’s also free camp for grades first through eight from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday with registration at 8 a.m. The campers won’t be practicing this time on the turf at T.A. “Cotton” Ford Stadium.
Royse City tattoo shop to lend a paw to area animal rescue

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

Both pets and tattoos can be an obsession for many. Soon, Valhalla Tattoo Studios in Royse City and Rockwall Pets will be working together to combine both of those interests with a tattoo event benefiting rescue pets in foster care.
College Report: Kaydee Bennett rises to the top in softball

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

Kaydee Bennett’s rise to the top of the softball world started about nine years ago. “I have been a part of the girl’s athletic program since the seventh grade,” Bennett wrote in a post on social media. “I was involved in volleyball, basketball, track, softball and golf.
Sheriff's Office discusses budget needs as community continues to grow

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

While the Rockwall County Appraisal District won’t have certified property values ready until late July, the county commissioners had their first of nine planned budget workshops on Monday, where the sheriff’s department presented its projected needs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Outdoors with Luke: fishing Lake Ray Hubbard with guide Brandon Sargent

3 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Luke Clayton

Lake Ray Hubbard fishing guide Brandon Sargent with Lead Slingers Guide Service eased the throttle back on his big 27-foot custom guide boat and studied our route to a fishing hotspot on his GPS. On close inspection, I could readily see the spot we would be fishing had been visited many times. The screen on the graph had saved the previous routes and once over the submerged ridge, the spot was completely blotted out on the graph.
Rockwall Art League invites entries for 25th annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale

3 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

The Rockwall Art League has officially opened a call for entries for its 25th annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale scheduled to take place Sept. 12–14. Artists working in a variety of mediums – including oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing/digital art, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and mosaic – are invited to submit their work for consideration. Entries must be submitted online https://tinyurl.com/yc73acf3 by Aug. 4 and selected artists will be notified by Aug. 15.
Rockwall County applying for federal road safety planning grant

3 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

On May 27, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to apply for federal funding to help improve roadway safety throughout the county. The application will be for a planning grant (no more than $1 million) from the U.S. Department of Transportation through its Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which would be used to prepare a countywide comprehensive safety action plan.