Royse City ISD Education Foundation hosts 5th Annual Evening for Education

Royse City ISD Education Foundation hosts 5th Annual Evening for Education

Royse City, TX (November 4, 2025) — The Royse City ISD Education Foundation hosted its 5th annual fundraising gala, “An Evening for Education: Gold and White Casino Night” on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The gala transformed the venue into a vibrant casino, where hundreds of guests placed their bets on […]

Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Rockwall ISD’s VATRE Keeps Tax Rate Among the Lowest in the Region

Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2025) Rockwall County voters will see a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), or Proposition A, on the Tuesday, November 4, ballot. The VATRE will determine whether Rockwall Independent School District can access more than $16.5 million in new annual local funding, every year to […]

Royse City ISD Education Foundation awards record-breaking grants in annual Surprise Patrol

Royse City ISD Education Foundation awards record-breaking grants in annual Surprise Patrol

Macy Kendrick with RCISD Education Foundation Executive Director Kim Crumrine, Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson, and foundation board members Royse City, TX (October 29, 2025) – The Royse City ISD Education Foundation has wrapped up its annual Grant Patrol, surprising educators across the district with funding for innovative classroom projects. This year marked a record-breaking achievement, […]

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. […]