Royse City —
The threat of West Nile virus has prompted city officials to initiate a comprehensive mosquito abatement program that includes spraying throughout the city on four consecutive Tuesday nights.
Spraying started this week.
The program will consist of identifying and treating stagnant bodies of water, coupled with spraying.
“Currently, no confirmed cases of West Nile virus have been found within the City of Royse City,” Joint Acting City Manager Carl Alsabrook said in a news release issued Monday. “It is our belief through the use of a comprehensive abatement program, those health-related risks can be minimized.”
On Tuesday, Omniserve Pest Management began truck-based spraying treatments.
The upcoming spraying is scheduled for Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. Spraying will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end about 1 a.m. Spraying will begin south of Interstate 30.
Omniserve is using Aqueous and jetstream water-based contact insecticide. Even though the chemicals are reportedly harmless to humans and pets, city officials are recommending that residents stay inside 30-45 minutes after application.
Local News
City begins mosquito abatement program
- Local News
-
-
City shifts focus from overpass to future projects
With the starting date for construction of the Interstate 30-Erby Campbell Boulevard overpass only five days away, city officials will soon begin focusing their attention on what could be the city’s next big highway project.
-
Circle Drive water line project scheduled to begin May 24
Work on a Circle Drive water line upgrade project is scheduled to begin on May 24.
The city council awarded a contract on the project during a special meeting on May 7. Actual construction of the water line will cost about $58,000. There will be other expenses — engineering and testing, for example — but the total cost of the project will not exceed $71,000. -
Fate council approves plans for new city hall contract
Fate’s new City Hall project moved a step forward this week with the city council’s approval of a contract for architectural services.
-
City officials shift focus to new projects
With the starting date for construction of the Interstate 30-Erby Campbell Boulevard overpass only five days away, city officials will soon begin focusing their attention on what could be the city’s next big highway project.
-
New member joins city staff
Thomas Fry, crime analyst and computer technician for the Rockwall Police Department since 2005, joined the City of Royse City staff on May 6 as senior project manager.
-
Former RCISD building takes long trip to new location
It’s no joke.
Question: Why did the house mover haul a portable building from Royse City to Greenville and then back to Royse City?
Answer: To get it to the other side of the interstate. -
Zator wins seat on RCISD board
Dr. Brian Zator, the victor in a three-candidate field of candidates seeking the Place 6 seat on the Royse City Independent School District’s Board of Trustees, will be administered the oath of office at the beginning of the school board’s next regular meeting on June 10.
-
Walmart discussion on P&Z agenda Thursday
The agenda for the Thursday night meeting of the Royse City Planning and Zoning Commission lists two business items involving land where the “Walmart Coming Soon” sign was posted almost two years ago.
One agenda item involves the final plat for Erby Campbell Retail Center, a 26.338-acre site on the northwest corner of the Interstate 30 service road and Erby Campbell Boulevard. -
Herald-Banner Internship Information
The Herald-Banner has internship positions available for the summer to work with any one of our three publications: Greenville, Rockwall or Royse City.
-
ELECTION DAY: County results provide little drama
Aside from one race decided by a margin of just three votes, all other races on Saturday were pretty one-sided during an election day that included races for the Fate City Council as well as Board of Trustees in both the Rockwall and Royse City Independent School Districts.
- More Local News Headlines
-
City shifts focus from overpass to future projects
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
