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.

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Rockwall County mayors invite community to prayer breakfast

3 days ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

Local organizers are inviting the community to join with others in Rockwall County for the National Day of Prayer set for next Thursday at The Center in Rockwall. The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In Rockwall County, a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will run from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with the doors to The Center (108 E. Washington St.) opening at 7:30 a.m. and a continental breakfast available.
Fate approves economic incentive agreement for Project Cactus

1 week ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

The Fate City Council this week unanimously approved an Agreement for Economic Incentives for Project Cactus — a major commercial project that will bring two national retail anchors and more than 400,000 square feet of shopping and dining to the city.
Outdoors with Luke: Looking ahead to spring turkey hunts

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Luke Clayton

For the past 45 years, I have eagerly looked forward to spring and turkey hunting. Oh, I might get a bit despondent anticipating the hot weather ahead but spring means strutting gobblers and I have long been attracted to the turkey woods where each year I hope to bag a gobbler. There’s just something about hearing a big gobbler sounding off in response to my calling that keeps me coming back each year.
Ikea breaks ground on new Rockwall store

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

Civic and community leaders were joined by company executives last week to celebrate the groundbreaking of the newest IKEA store being built in Rockwall. Set to open in the spring of 2026, the new location at 1801 E. Interstate 30 will be the ninth Ikea store in Texas.
RCP issues casting call for 'Nemo,' 'Footloose' productions

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

Rockwall Community Playhouse is calling all child and teen actors to audition for a spot in one of two upcoming summer special productions. Auditions for “Finding Nemo Jr.” – RCP’s children’s summer musical – will be held on April 19 beginning at 10 a.m. The auditions are reserved for ages 6-12 at the RCP theater located at 609 E. Rusk in Rockwall. The auditions will consist of a singing aspect and recitation.
Toyota of Rockwall supports local health initiatives with $730,000 in grants

2 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

ROCKWALL – Toyota of Rockwall stepped up last week to play a key role in helping two local organizations secure a total of $730,000 in grants through The Toyota Way Forward Fund. The funding will be used to boost efforts around pediatric traumatic brain injury awareness, prevention and care. The grants were presented to Abide Women’s Health Services and the Rockwall Grace Center during a special event at Toyota of Rockwall on April 3.
Outdoors with Luke: Scouting for deer in Montague County

3 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Luke Clayton

In a discussion with a group of friends, the question was posed, “What is more fun, preparing for an outdoor adventure, the adventure itself or, reliving the outing long after it occurred?” Up in Montague County in Northwest Texas this past week with my friend Don Gresham, scouting his beautiful ranch and setting up some feeders in preparation for next fall’s hunting season, I’d have to say if the actual hunting proves to be half as much fun as the day we experienced, we are in for a real...
Rockwall woman charged in daughter's stabbing death

3 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

ATLANTA, Texas – A Rockwall woman was arrested on Saturday, charged with capital murder in the death of her 9-year-old daughter from a knife attack. Allison French, 38, was in the hospital as of Monday morning for treatment of self-inflicted injuries, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Ikea groundbreaking slated for next Wednesday

4 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

Company representatives, elected officials and others will be on hand next Wednesday for the groundbreaking ceremony kicking off construction on Ikea Rockwall, a new small format store slated to open in spring 2026. The groundbreaking is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the planned store’s location at 1801 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.
Ikea groundbreaking slated for next Tuesday

4 weeks ago | rockwallheraldbanner.com | Kent Miller

Company representatives, elected officials and others will be on hand next Tuesday for the groundbreaking ceremony kicking off construction on Ikea Rockwall, a new small format store slated to open in spring 2026. The groundbreaking is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the planned store’s location at 1801 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.