Dallas, TX (April 7, 2025) – Broadway Dallas is pleased to announce the 2025 nominees for the 14th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented by New York Life. The awards ceremony will take place live at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Tickets are on sale Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. […]
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 […]
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 13, 2025) – Due to high demand and interest, Rockwall ISD has added an additional financial transparency meeting that is open to the public. 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 […]
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) – 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 […]
Rockwall, TX (March 6, 2025) – Longtime educator and dedicated community member, Katie Tanner, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board, Place 5, in the upcoming May 2025 election. With 30 years of teaching experience, including 15 years at Rockwall High School, Tanner brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2025) – District leadership updated the Board of Trustees on the development of the 2025-2026 budget and continued the new series, Where Does the Money Go: Myth vs. Reality. Key takeaways from the budget presentation: • It is estimated that the FY2025-26 budget deficit will be approximately $10.5M next year. This […]