Rockwall County Seeks Passionate Volunteers for Master Wellness Program to Boost Community Health Education
Rockwall County is recruiting residents who have a passion for health and wellness to become part of an innovative program that grooms local aficionados into community health stewards. The Master Wellness Volunteer Program, a branch of the larger Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service initiative, is offering 40 hours...
Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Undergoes Major Renovation to Serve Growing Community Needs
The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office is in the thick of a remodel to transform unused jail space into improved service areas for the community, according to a recent announcement. The office, under the direction of Sheriff Terry Garrett, is addressing the county's growth by repurposing over 9,000 square feet of...
Protestors gather on Denton’s Downtown Square in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence
Over 200 protesters gathered in Denton’s Downtown Square for the grassroots, student-created protest organized by two senior English majors from Texas Woman’s University, Stephanie Rivera-Marrero and June Cooke, on Jan. 11. Demonstrators marched around the perimeter of the Denton County Courthouse in response to the...
Celina ISD set to discuss Caleb Elliott’s employment in closed session
According to Celina ISD's agenda for Monday's board meeting, the board will discuss Caleb Elliott's employment with the district.
Second Mexican Bar Company Location to Open this Summer
Get ready Allen Mexican food enthusiasts; the best Mexican restaurant in Plano is bringing its authentic cuisine to your backyard. Mexican Bar Company has filed permits to open a new Collin County location, and it’s set to open later this year. The restaurant will be greeting guests in a...
Van Alstyne home destroyed in massive fire, one person hospitalized
VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KXII) - A home near Van Alstyne was deemed a total loss after a fire that hospitalized a resident. According to Gunter Volunteer Fire & Rescue, the home on FM-121 and Jim Cannon Road was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene. Six fire departments from Grayson...
Plano’s Amber Glenn wins third straight US Figure Skating title, topping Alysa Liu with...
ST. LOUIS(AP) — On the ice, Amber Glenn was putting together another brilliant free skate, landing the opening triple axel that has become her hallmark and eventually putting the final touches on a program destined to earn her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title. Off the ice, Alysa...
Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department closes after six decades of service
QUINLAN, Texas — The Quinlan Volunteer Fire Department will cease operations as of 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, marking the end of over sixty years of service to the community. After this time, emergency calls in the Quinlan response district will be managed by neighboring departments, according to a press release...
Roadwork Alert: Lane Closures on I-30 in Rockwall County to Impact Commuters
Commuters in the Rockwall County area should brace themselves for a slew of upcoming lane closures along Interstate 30. The Rockwall County website has confirmed that, starting today and stretching into Saturday, multiple segments of roadway will be temporarily shut down to allow for various bridge activities and...
Texas Weather Alert: Above-Average Temperatures in Dallas as Dry Pattern Holds Late January Into...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, Texas – Texas is expected to close out January and move into early February under a warmer-than-normal and largely dry weather pattern, with above-average temperatures spreading statewide and little...
