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 […]
45th Annual YMCA College Scholarship Program awards 20 North Texas seniors with $276K Funds Are Distributed Over Four Years, Up to $5K Per Semester ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2025) Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Texas school funding can be complex. With so much misinformation and disinformation about it, we want to break it down. Are you curious about where money is spent in Rockwall ISD? Join us on March 12 for an in-person session with Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and Senior Chief Financial Officer […]
Royse City, TX (February 27, 2025) – New Hope Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by honoring Rev. Earnestine Reece Scott, a local legend and a beacon of inspiration. Scott, the first African American female valedictorian of Royse City High School’s Class of 1969, was recognized for her remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to her […]
Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize two students who have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This distinguished honor places Angela S. Williams from Rockwall High School and Savannah B. Crocker from Rockwall-Heath High School among approximately 15,000 finalists […]
Rockwall, TX (February 24, 2025) – Rockwall Independent School District (Rockwall ISD) is calling all educators and job seekers to join the District Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Rockwall-Heath High School Ninth Grade Campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. At Rockwall ISD believes in shaping the future by investing in […]
Rockwall, TX (February 21, 2025) – Mark your calendars for the FFA 4-H Rockwall Youth Fair! The annual spring event is slated for a new location, Tate Farms, beginning Friday, April 4 and continuing through Saturday, April 5. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills […]