Harker Heights Evening Star

Bringing Christmas to the masses

Before making his annual rounds on Christmas, Santa was sighted on the evening of Dec. 22 at the Harker Heights Library to sit with community children and listen to the little ones whisper their wishes to what they wanted to see most on Christmas morning. Santa's liaison for the visit was none other than Children's Librarian Jeanine Madden, who leads the story time e... Read more

Harker Heights Library brings cheer with holiday tales
The Harker Heights Library is always an excellent source of education and entertainment for area children, and this Christmas …
Frost Fest brings in a winter wonderland
The cold weather on Friday evening did not deter Harker Heights residents from attending the 8th Annual Frost Fest. As expecte…
Reading Rovers bookmark an eventful night
The Harker Heights Public Library provided a wonderful night of entertainment for children and parents alike at the Reading Ro…
Frost Fest to host a jolly good time for yuletime residents
The City of Harker Heights will be hosting their first Christmas program of the year, Frost Fest, which is expected to be an o…

Bell County Sheriff Dan Smith entering his final year of service

As we move into the New Year of 2012, Sheriff Dan Smith begins his final year as the leading law enforcement officer for Bell County --- After 27 years as our sheriff, Smith has decided not to seek re-election for... Read more

New Year’s Eve fun for kids of all ages
New Year's Eve is a great celebration occasion — even for folks who are too young for champagne and are…
Heart O’ Texas Fair, Rodeo Sweetheart applications available
Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Sweetheart and Mascot applications are now available for the 2012 Heart O' Texas Fair…
Salvation Army Kettle falls short of $100,000 goal
The Salvation Army serving Eastern Bell County fell short of its first-ever Red Kettle goal of $100,000.00. The total amount…

Fitness during the holidays

As the temperature outside continues to grow colder, it is easy to simply want to cuddle up on the couch with a warm cup of hot cocoa, snacks, and your favorite holiday movie. However, with the rising obesity levels, especially... Read more

Outdoor Endeavors: Unsung heroes: Woody plants help deer survive
As 2011 dragged on with only scant spring and summer rainfall, people worried about deer. The consensus among many was…
Heritage Park Fitness helps community teen in need
Heritage Park Fitness gym has responded to a letter recently sent to them by the mother of a Harker Heights…
Knights lose league opener in OT
Harker Heights Knights basketball opened league play Tuesday in Temple with a 46-40 loss to the Wildcats. Heights (11-5) will now…

UMHB student publishes 2 books

A combat veteran of Afghanistan, world traveler, student, author, book publisher and entrepreneur — Peter Lawrence Jackson, Jr. has packed a lot of life experiences into his 27 years of living. "First and foremost," Jackson is quick to add, "I'm a... Read more

Stylish holiday party tips
Hosting a holiday party can be fun and a great way to get together with friends you may not see…
Movie Review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
This is why I love going to the movies. This is why we all love to go to the movies.…
Bikers brave wet weather to ride for kids
Somewhere around 600 motorcyclists participated in the 19th Annual Tri-County Toy Run held Sunday despite the acclimate weather. Organizers estimated…

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