Thanksgiving ~ a time for giving

Thanksgiving ~ a time for giving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!  Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that!  However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives.  Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]

Open Spaces: The importance of preservation in Rockwall County

Open Spaces: The importance of preservation in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 27, 2023) On the south wall of the bottom floor of the Rockwall County Historical Courthouse, there are two framed pictures. Each is an aerial photo of a portion of the City of Rockwall and surrounding areas, one taken in 1971; the other in 2021. The differences over 50 years are […]

Lorne Liechty, Brad Howard announce release of new book

Lorne Liechty, Brad Howard announce release of new book

Defining Moments: Making Decisions That Will Redefine Your Life! ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 30, 2021) Lorne Liechty and Brad Howard are excited to announce the release of their new book, which is designed to help readers redefine and reshape their lives through good decision making. According to Liechty, “Your life can be forever changed in a single […]

Bonneville – More Than Speed!

Bonneville – More Than Speed!

HEATH, TX – November 24, 2020 – On November 15, 1965, Craig Breedlove set a new land speed record, driving his Spirit of America jet-powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  On that day, I was a ten year-old kid, living on a farm in North Dakota. Soon after Breedlove’s record setting run, I […]

Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty endorses Mark Kipphut for McLendon-Chishom City Council Place 2

Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty endorses Mark Kipphut for McLendon-Chishom City Council Place 2

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Mark Kipphut announced on Monday, April 25, that Lorne Liechty proudly endorses him due to his extensive leadership experience, strong commitment to ethics and his commitment to the Constitution. Kipphut is running for McLendon-Chishom City Council Place 2. “As a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Mark possesses the smarts, […]

Former Senator Bob Deuell announces support for Lorne Liechty

(HEATH, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Momentum continues to build for Republican Lorne Liechty as he earns another key endorsement for his campaign for Texas House, District 33.  Joining the growing list of supporters is former Republican State Senator Dr. Bob Deuell. “To keep Texas thriving we cannot let our state government make the same mistakes as our national leaders in […]

Life PAC endorses Lorne Liechty for Texas House

(HEATH, TX – Jan. 10, 2016) Lorne Liechty has earned another highly sought-after endorsement in the race for the Texas House, District 33 with Life PAC announcing their support for the pro-family Republican. Life PAC is the political arm of Texans for Life, led by pro-life advocate Kyleen Wright. The endorsement comes just after Liechty received the backing of the Concerned Women For America Legislative […]

Republican Lorne Liechty files as candidate for Texas House District 33

Liechty Campaign Enjoys Surge In Key Endorsements From Across The District (HEATH, TX – Nov. 29, 2015)  Republican Lorne Liechty, a longtime conservative leader and the current Mayor of Heath, has officially filed as a candidate for State Representative to represent the citizens of Texas State House District 33, which includes Rockwall County and parts […]

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee endorses Lorne Liechty for Texas House

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 19, 2015) Earning one of the most sought after endorsements in the race for Texas House, District 33, Republican Lorne Liechty has received the support of the Concerned Women For America Legislative Action Committee. The support by the prestigious CWALAC is the highest profile endorsement yet to be announced in the race for Texas […]

Heath Mayor’s Message: Autumn activities abound

(HEATH, TX – October 4, 2015) With its cooler temperatures and sunny days, Fall is a great season to live in Heath. Our location on the Eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard and exceptional recreational options are among the many reasons our City perennially ranks high on D Magazine’s list of  Best Suburbs and was recently […]