Update: Rockwall’s Chris Fowler sees Eagle Scout project takes flight

Update: Rockwall’s Chris Fowler sees Eagle Scout project takes flight

Rockwall, TX (October 29, 2025) – What began over a year ago as an Eagle Scout project has evolved into a community-wide conservation effort, with newly constructed bee hotels now installed at seven Rockwall area parks. Scout Chris Fowler spent extensive time researching requirements, installation specifications, and materials to construct bee hotels designed as safe […]

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Rockwall ISD Outlines VATRE Funding Plans for Safety and Special Education

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District continues to put students first by investing in their safety, security, and educational support—despite the State not fully funding mandates in these critical areas. Each year, Rockwall ISD allocates millions of dollars from its General Fund to meet safety […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District is proud to invite the community to the dedication of the James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Hall at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy. The hall is named after a James Randolph, Jr., a highly respected member of the […]

Rockwall County ballot information and election resources for November 4 General Election

Rockwall County ballot information and election resources for November 4 General Election

Rockwall County, TX (October 17, 2025) – Texans will exercise their right to vote in the General Election slated for November 4, with early voting opening on Monday, October 20. The upcoming ballot covers a number of important issues for residents of Rockwall County and the state of Texas as a whole. If you haven’t […]

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Message from Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent: The Value of the VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election)

Editor’s Note: The following is sponsored content paid for and submitted by Vote YES for Rockwall ISD, written by Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent.  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District is recognized across the state for being a high performing district in all aspects of student achievement. The district […]

Twenty-four Royse City High School students receive College Board National Recognition Program honors

Twenty-four Royse City High School students receive College Board National Recognition Program honors

Royse City, TX (October 7, 2025) –  Royse City High School is proud to announce 24 students who have earned academic honors through the College Board National Recognition Program. This prestigious program helps students from underrepresented backgrounds stand out on college and scholarship applications, providing them a platform to showcase their hard work and dedication. […]

Rockwall ISD congratulates over 250 students receiving College Board National Recognition

Rockwall ISD congratulates over 250 students receiving College Board National Recognition

Rockwall, TX (October 6, 2025) – A total of 259 recognitions were awarded to high school juniors and seniors from the College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement. Rockwall ISD students are recognized in two 2025 College Board National Recognition Program award designations, including School Recognition Award, honoring the top-performing students in […]

Royse City ISD Grow Your Own program celebrates 2025 graduates

Royse City ISD Grow Your Own program celebrates 2025 graduates

Royse City, TX (October 1, 2025) – In a time of nationwide teacher shortages, Royse City ISD (RCISD) is making a significant investment in its future workforce by expanding its talent from within. The district recently celebrated the newest four graduates of its unique Grow Your Own (GYO) program, a strategic partnership designed to transition […]

Royse City ISD dedicates Sara Moss Elementary, honoring a 41-year career in education

Royse City ISD dedicates Sara Moss Elementary, honoring a 41-year career in education

Royse City, TX (September 29, 2025) – Royse City ISD hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sara Moss Elementary which opened its doors to welcome students this year. The dedication ceremony celebrated the opening, and honored Mrs. Sara Moss’s 41-year career in public education, 38 of which were spent serving the […]