Heath City Manager honored

HEATH, TX. (July 21, 2014) Heath City Manager Ed Thatcher was recently named 2014 Member of the Year by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse. He also earned the 35-Year Service Award from the Texas City Managers Association. Ed is pictured above left with his son and fellow Posse member Jon Thatcher. Congratulations, Ed! Related Story Rockwall […]

Heath Mayor’s Message: City of Heath construction projects update

HEATH, TX. (July 21, 2014) During 2013, the City Council and City Staff spent a significant amount of time developing, with citizen input, a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) that included more than $20 million in projects to benefit the entire community. The CIP was adopted by Council in January 2014; and bonds were issued in […]

Rockwall Heath Highsteppers host “Hollywood Light” camp

HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (July 21, 2014) The Rockwall Heath Highsteppers recently held a “Hollywood Light” dance camp. The Highsteppers taught younger girls dance routines, dance technique, and drill team traditions. Submitted by Sarah Keith. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people […]

Local coach infuses life lessons into football

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 13, 2014) While juggling a job and a family of six kids, Preston Nix still finds time to give back to his community and make an impact in the lives of young athletes by coaching football for the JER Chilton YMCA. Nix started a sports program eight years ago to offer a […]

Evening VBS begins Sunday in Heath

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2014) Evening Vacation Bible School begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13 and runs through Thursday, July 17 at Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church, located at 1524 Smirl Drive in Heath, co-hosted with First Christian Church. Leaders and kids from both churches will have fun learning about WEIRD ANIMALS […]

FUMC Heath to host Workshop of Wonders VBS

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 7, 2014) First United Methodist Church in Heath will present the Workshop of Wonders Vacation Bible School where children ages four years through completed fifth grade can learn about God and build a relationship with Him. VBS begins with a Sandwich Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The event […]

Veterans invited to ride on special float in Heath’s Independence Day Parade (VIDEO)

HEATH, TX (July 1, 2014) For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Friday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable seat for viewing, expect an inspiring scene as Laurence Drive is drenched in […]

Assessing and addressing community health

HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) In healthcare, we thrive on change – especially when it arrives as expanded health care offerings, new specialties, technology and other avenues of growth. Last year, Texas Health Rockwall conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health status and needs of our community. This assessment, which you can […]

Fulton announces hire of baseball coach

HEATH, TX (June 25, 2014) The Fulton School announces that Coach Johnathan Bryant has joined the Fulton family to further develop their Baseball and Physical Education programs. Coach Bryant comes with a wealth of experience; he has earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from The University of Texas at Tyler, experienced five years […]

The Man Who Lived “A Very Long Weekend”

The Man Who Lived “A Very Long Weekend”

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (June 23, 2014) Vernon Ribera of Heath most certainly has a distinguished personal history. He is a retired professor of computer technology and Professor Emeritus at the University of Central Oklahoma, teaching at the university level from 1962 to 1990, and he is one of our nation’s patriot heroes. Vernon was orphaned at […]

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