Rockwall County —
RCISD Superintendant Randy Hancock came back home after the last Commissioner’s Cabinet meeting with dire predictions for the state of educational funding statewide.
“We’ve been told that the deficit may be as high as $12-15 billion,” Hancock said. “From the commissioner’s mouth, we’re now hearing that it could be as high as $28 billion.
“If it is a $25-28 billion deficit, we’re in trouble. We’re in big trouble.”
Among other possible measures to deal with the economy, Hancock said that state superintendents are looking for relief from the state for many of the unfunded mandates that the districts are saddled with.
Royse City’s recent Tax Ratification Election may provide some relief for the district in the near future.
“Fortunately for us we passed the TRE,” Hancock said. “So it’s going to be a lot easier for us than some districts.”
Hancock said there was nothing for sure until the commissioners cabinet met again in January, at which time they will have hard numbers to look at.
If the deficit is as bad as some analysts are saying it could be, Texas school districts will be facing potential cuts and layoffs that could be devastating. Some school districts could be hard pressed to keep from having to close their doors.
“I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s really no other way to say it,” Hancock concluded.
Local News
RC superintendent warns of tough state finances
- Local News
-
-
Car-motorcycle wreck claims life of Rockwall man
A 54-year-old Rockwall man died Monday night after his small motorcycle collided with a car on an Interstate 30 service road in Royse City.
-
Heath citizen questions May 12 election legitimacy
A citizen of Heath has filed a complaint with the Secretary of State over the conduct of one of the city council candidate’s actions on election day and confusion over ballots.
-
Rockwall EDC brings Bimbo Bakeries to Technology Park
The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation has brought another great deal to Rockwall with Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest bakery company in the USA. Bimbo will build a 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in the Rockwall Technology Park. The facility will be located between Discovery Boulevard, Data Drive and Springer Road in Phase II of the Rockwall Technology Park, located just south of Interstate 30 in Rockwall. The bakery is the largest new industrial build-to-suit project in the history of Rockwall.
-
Branding Royse City is topic of city council presentation
City officials have taken a first step that could lead to branding Royse City.
That first step involved city council members listening to a presentation by Larry Lott, executive director of the Royse City Economic Development Corporation, during a May 8 city council meeting. -
Tornado cleanup could continue with ‘day of volunteering’
Organizers who still are involved in tornado relief efforts in the Royse City area soon may issue a plea for volunteers to help pick up debris that covers a large area.
-
County election debates to be held May 14
The second of two GOP debates will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rockwall High School cafeteria May 14.
-
VIDEO: ELECTION RESULTS
This video will give you comprehensive coverage on the details of the May 12 elections.
-
Rockwall looks to host multiple triathlons
The council members of the Rockwall City Council are more used to running campaigns than triathlons, however, at the March 7 meeting they made steps toward allowing two triathlons in the city of Rockwall.
-
Philip Rodriguez is new Fate city manager
Van Alstyne City Manager Philip Rodriguez will begin new duties on May 29 as Fate city manager.
-
Hunt County could join RHP, court approves help for some inmates
In a brief May 8 meeting the Rockwall County Commissioners worked through for a variety of topics discussed in previous workshop sessions.
Precinct Three Commissioner Dennis Bailey updated the court on the progress of Rockwall’s regional health partnership (RHP).
“I spoke with our counterparts in Collin County and they don’t know of anything new that is going on,” he said. - More Local News Headlines
-
Car-motorcycle wreck claims life of Rockwall man
Postal Service to Begin Closing Plants Soon
Witness: Moose in Utah 'Just Running Around'
Census: Minorities Now Surpass Whites in Births
Facebook IPO: What You Need to Know
Selig: Oakland Move Might Be Considered
Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies at 63
Verizon to End Unlimited Data Plans
New Mom Contracts Flesh-eating Bacteria
Georgia School Buses Escorted After Threat
Lady Antebellum Plays Prom in Tornado-hit Town
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Wife Found Dead
GM Says It Will Stop Paying for Ads on Facebook
Jury Convicts Steve Powell of Voyeurism Charges
Skechers to Pay $40 Million for Bogus Claims
Coffee May Be Key to Living Longer
Police to Groom of Slain Bride: Turn Yourself In
Laurie Fine: My Life Has Been Destroyed
FBI Confirms Leak Probe on Al-Qaida Plot
Honda Unveils New Robotics-powered Scooter
NJ Gov., Mayor Channel Seinfeld in Video Parody
