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The Herald-Banner, recognized as the oldest business in Hunt County, was established on April 14, 1869, by John C. Bayne under the name Greenville Herald. Nearly a hundred years later, it joined forces with the Greenville Evening Banner, resulting in its current name, the Greenville Herald-Banner.

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Fate approves economic incentive agreement for Project Cactus

1 week ago | roysecityheraldbanner.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.
East Texas A&M vocal students showcase skills in recent performances, competitions

1 week ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

Recently, 23 vocal students and a pianist from the East Texas A&M University School of Music visited multiple high schools in the area, treating students to performances that covered a wide range of choral, solo, operatic and musical theater repertoire. Described as a “performance and recruitment tour,” school districts they visited this week included Royse City, Mesquite, Princeton and Anna.
Multiple downtown Royse City businesses plan to offer free refreshments

1 week ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

For about a year and a half, businesses in downtown Royse City have been scheduling monthly joint events in an attempt to draw in more customers but also offer a fun evening for members of the community. These include the now-annual Dolli-Day birthday celebration for Dolly Parton and the new Margarita Stroll, which had its debut in March and is scheduled to return on April 26. “Merchants have come together to coordinate monthly downtown events.
Kids Entrepreneur Fair next week

1 week ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

Many kids are naturally creative and curious and enjoy thinking about what they would “like to be when they grow up.”For those youngsters who have the beginnings of a business plan (or would like to have one but aren’t sure where to start), the Royse City Tri-County Chamber of Commerce and its Emerging Leaders Youth Leadership class will be hosting a Kids Entrepreneur Fair on April 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Royse City High School.
Outdoors with Luke: Looking ahead to spring turkey hunts

2 weeks ago | roysecityheraldbanner.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.
Outdoors with Luke: Scouting for deer in Montague County

3 weeks ago | roysecityheraldbanner.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...
College report: Royse City-ex Zavala plays for High Point in NCAA tournament

1 month ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

Nevaeh Zavala, a 6-0 sophomore from Royse City, led High Point’s defense with two blocked shots during the Panthers’ 69-63 loss to William & Mary in the first round of the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Zavala, who was averaging a team-high 10.6 points per game, was held to three points. She also pulled down six rebounds and handed out one assist as the Panthers finished the season with a 21-12 record.
Sponsors sought for Kids Entrepreneur Fair

1 month ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

Many kids are naturally creative and curious and enjoy thinking about what they would “like to be when they grow up.”For those youngsters who have the beginnings of a business plan (or would like to have one but aren’t sure where to start), the Royse City Tri-County Chamber of Commerce and their Emerging Leaders Youth Leadership class will be hosting a Kids Entrepreneur Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26.
Wheelchair pool tournament planned to benefit paralyzed veterans

1 month ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

GREENVILLE — The risk of being killed or becoming permanently disabled in the line of duty is a sacrifice those who serve in the military take as they place service above self. In an effort to help those who now suffer from various forms of paralysis after serving their country, Greenville’s VFW Post 4011 plans to host a wheelchair pool tournament to raise money for the Lone Star Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Concert series to raise funds for Caddo Mills Fire Rescue

1 month ago | roysecityheraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

According to Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, about 78% of Texas’ firefighters are volunteers. With so many Texas communities relying on volunteer departments and volunteer firefighters within combination departments (which have both career and volunteer firefighters), the difficulties they can often face with having adequate equipment, communication systems and other needs can dramatically impact the communities they serve.