Savoring every sip of summer and back-to-school

Savoring every sip of summer and back-to-school

(Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – On a particular day toward the end of the August, Starbuck’s is stormed, ladies line up for lattes and there’s not an open table in the house. The chatter is so loud, the baristas fight to hear the orders (I was once a barista). There’s laughter, the air electric from […]

First Christian Church to host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

(Rockwall) August 11, 2013 –  First Christian Church Rockwall will once again offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning in September. We are excited about what this program has the power to do in each person’s life. Can you imagine what your life would be like if you had NO payments… if you were completely […]

Heath author publishes second novel, ‘Anger’

(Rockwall / Heath) August 8, 2013 – Heath author Carolyn Roosth just published her second novel, ANGER, which follows last year’s publication of DENIAL.  Both are available in ebook and print formats at smashwords.com and amazon.com.   The author grew up on a farm outside a small town in East Texas and was the first in her […]

Heath Health Fair coming Sept 18

(Heath) August 5, 2013 – There will be a Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive. The event will be open to all seniors, family members, residents or business owners who offer services to seniors. Please click here to LIKE our […]

Heath Mayor’s Message: An update on Capital Improvements

Heath Mayor’s Message: An update on Capital Improvements

Heath Town Hall Meeting Aug 13 (Heath) August 2, 2013 – As I mentioned in my column last month, we are working to improve the City of Heath through implementing much needed capital improvements.   I want to take this opportunity to update our community on this and other issues. Bond Revenues Fund Infrastructure Repairs […]

Heath Town Hall Meeting on Capital Improvement Plan Aug 13

(Heath) July 29, 2013 – Heath citizens are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting to be held in conjunction with the City Council meeting on August 13 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.  The focus of the meeting will be the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, which encompasses street, public utilities, trails and other infrastructure […]

A very present help

(Rockwall) July 23, 2013 – My niece whimpered as she sat cross-legged atop my parent’s kitchen counter. She tried to give her grandfather a good view of the tick burrowed into the back of her skull. Tears fell from Alana’s face as she bent her head low, clenching divided bundles of her thick hair in […]

Award winning companies choose Rockwall County for business

GMR Wins National Honor from Jones Lang LaSalle (Rockwall) July 12, 2013 – There’s a good reason that Rockwall was voted #1 in Job Creation by CNN Money magazine…the Rockwall-Heath area is home to award winning employers. One such company, GMR located in Heath, was recently recognized for their excellence in quality, service and value. […]

Heath celebrates freedom with Parade, Popsicles in the Park

(Heath) July 11, 2013 – Laurence Drive was drenched in red, white and blue as hundreds of residents and guests lined the street for the City’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4. Unseasonably pleasant weather made it extra fun to view the many parade entries that included colorfully decorated floats, golf carts, off-road […]

VIDEO: City of Heath Fourth of July Parade

(Heath) July 5, 2013 – Blue Ribbon News is happy to share The City of Heath’s Fourth of July parade video. To view photos or for more info, be sure to visit the City of Heath’s Facebook page. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people with good news […]

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