Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2025) – Twenty-one competitors from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (GBCCA) DECA chapter recently showcased their business skills at the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference, joining over 6,600 students specializing in business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. GBCCA DECA is proud to announce four State Finalists, including one […]
Heath, TX (March 28, 2025) – The new Rho Kappa Honor Society at Rockwall-Heath High School has created the first “Rockwall-Heath High School Young Voter’s Guide.” The RHHS Rho Kappa Honor Society has over 200 members and strives to give students opportunities to learn about local civic issues and solutions. To achieve this goal, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2025) The Rockwall Youth Fair is coming soon! This year’s event, which is our county’s livestock show and market sale, will be held at Tate Farms, 12992 S. FM 548. It promises to be a wonderful experience for all ages and an excellent opportunity to see local youth in action. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 28, 2025)When the doors of Rockwall ISD’s newest middle school open in August 2025, it will do more than welcome students. It will carry forward the legacy of a beloved educator who shaped the district for over four decades. The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees has officially named the district’s fourth middle […]
Trustees approved the following resolution designating the name of Middle School #4 as Ursula Rakow Middle School. The school is part of the 2021 bond program and is scheduled to open to 6th-8th graders in August 2025. The school is Rockwall ISD’s fourth middle school. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2025) Board of Trustees Recognitions The […]
Rockwall, TX (March 18, 2025) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale to a new location, Tate Farms located at 12992 S FM 548, Rockwall for the 72nd year on April 3-5. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area […]
Rockwall, TX (March 11, 2025) – The Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy’s Education and Training FCCLA chapter has achieved an incredible milestone at the recent regional competition, with all nine student competitors advancing to the state competition. Six students competed in Education and Training-related events, showcasing their knowledge, leadership, and innovative ideas for […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – One Heart Project announces the completion of its first cohort of justice-involved youth in Rockwall County. One Heart Project is a 501(c)(3) organization that equips justice-involved and at-risk youth with the skills, tools, and healthy relationships they need to navigate life successfully. One Heart Project staff, youth participants, their families, […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eleven fashion design students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy have advanced to the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Design state competition. The 2024-2025 FCCLA Fashion Design competition team, which consisted of 13 team members, traveled to Waco, Texas, on February 6-8 […]
Rockwall, TX (March 7, 2025) – Eight Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy fashion design students placed in the Top 5 at the Technology Student Association (TSA) Fashion Design competition, including three who have advanced to the state competition. All eight students were placed within the Top 5 in the fashion design category in […]