(October 22, 2013) Our Texas porches want pumpkins in autumn, despite the warm temperatures. Without much color in the trees, we depend on pumpkins and chrysanthemums to announce the season. I’ll set my favorite yellow and deep orange mums atop a weathered bench on our front porch, and add a few pumpkins to complement their […]
(HEATH – October 21, 2013) Six sons. Six Eagle Scouts. And all are enjoying successful, service-oriented careers or are on their way to establishing one. That’s the legacy that Heath residents Ed and Debbie Thatcher have created as they raised their sons with a life centered around the activities and core values of the Boy […]
(HEATH – October 19, 2013) City Councilmembers Julie Zurek and Rich Krause represented the City of Heath at the Annual Texas Municipal League Conference held last week in Austin. Councilwoman Zurek moderated the special education session “Big Data Analytics in Government.” Photo submitted by Suzanne Brooke, City of Heath, Media/Community Relations Manager.
(HEATH, TX – October 16, 2013) When I wrote my first column as Mayor of Heath, I shared that there were three areas we needed to focus on to have a positive impact upon our community. The first is to “continue to improve our roads, trails, parks, public utilities and other infrastructure.” Simply put, to […]
(ROCKWALL – October 8, 2013) First United Methodist Church of Heath and Debbie Tudor, Licensed Professional Counselor with Rockwall Counseling, PA, will present a program on “How to De-Stress the Holidays.” The free event will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10 at the church, 140 Smirl Drive. To register, call 972-771-6732. For […]
Book Review by Patti Richter Love Does Non-fiction book by Bob Goff Bob Goff put his life stories in a book at the urging of friends, who probably weren’t surprised when it became a bestseller. Goff’s first book, Love Does, is dressed in a sky-blue jacket featuring a balloon release. The 225-page book (Thomas Nelson, […]
(Rockwall County / Heath) Sept 17, 2013 – There will be a FREE Heath Community Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive in Heath. The event is open to all seniors, family members and residents who are interested in learning more about […]
(HEATH – Sept 17, 2013) The Rockwall-Heath High School Class of 2014 would like to thank all the wonderful sponsors and volunteers who made this year’s Homecoming Cookout a success. Help us thank them by patronizing their businesses in the future. And a special thank you to the generous man who paid for two waters […]
ROCKWALL / HEATH – Sept 16, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Arboledas Mexican Grill. Arboledas Mexican Grill is a traditional family restaurant owned by Arturo Vazquez and partners, Edgar Culebro and Pablo Ilanito. Vazquez moved to Rockwall in 1986 and has worked in […]
(Rockwall / Heath) September 16, 2013 – Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall/Heath presents Multiplication Madness – a unique opportunity for Rockwall area students in second through sixth grade to get extra help with their multiplication facts and skills through FREE, fun and encouraging game nights. Multiplication Madness Nights are one hour in length, and will […]