(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held The Battle of the Books Competition, a reading incentive program designed to encourage third through sixth grade students to read and have fun while competing with their peers. “These students have been working diligently all year,” said Rikki Smith, director of instructional technology and media […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 30, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, April 24, to discuss revisions to the County Library’s Borrower’s Card Policy, updates on the county’s Transportation Plan, jail expansion, and several other important action items on the agenda. The Commissioners Court unanimously approved to add driver’s license search capability to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) The 2017 eclipse is upon us here in Rockwall. First contact is at 11:40 and last contact is at 2:40…that’s a fancy way of saying when it starts and finishes. It will be darkest around 1:10:43.2 seconds…give or take a few microseconds (astronomer humor!) Most of my astronomy colleagues […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2017) Last month when I introduced the 2017 eclipse to viewers in Rockwall (see column here), I explained that our event will last from 11:39 in the morning until 2:39 in the afternoon. The Sun will be in deepest eclipse of the Moon at approximately 1:09 in the afternoon, shortly after […]
(Feb. 7, 2017) North and Central Texas had it all in 2016 when it came to storms. We saw record setting large hail in Wylie, catastrophic flooding in Palestine, and 18 tornadoes across the area. This past year was a typical year, with severe thunderstorms occurring throughout the year. Are you ready for whatever 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 20, 2016) Following the successful 2016 Microsoft Office class series held this past spring and summer at the Rockwall County Library, another series will be offered this fall. The new series, which will be offered in September, October, and November, has revised content and schedule based upon patron feedback. Classes will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 16 at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) – The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 15 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library hosted an evening fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 12th featuring the locally popular pianist, humorist and entertainer Dave Tanner whose program Texas A to Z was well received. Dessert refreshments were served to the crowd at the Community Room of the Library. Friends of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Texas State Library & Archives Commission recently awarded funding to the Rockwall County Library under its Impact Grant program. Rockwall County Library will provide free job skill classes beginning January 2016. Classes are designed to build the technology and work skills of area residents. Patrons will be able […]