HCE Blog

Not all foods are created equal!  You may not think about it when putting your groceries away, but each food you buy has a place it should go in the fridge to preserve its freshness for as long as possible— especially animal products, such as milk, eggs, and meat!  Milk Don't store your milk in the fridge door, since temperatures in that area can fluctuate! This causes dairy to spoil faster....

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Shelby Thomas!                         During the day, Shelby works as an account manager for Seyller Electric, but on Wednesday nights and Sundays he is a student pastor at First NLR. Shelby has been with Seyller for three months, but he’s been in the electrical distribution sales industry for eight years. Recently, Shelby was elected...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Bishop Connice Mayes!                                          Bishop Mayes is the pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, where he has served for 23 years. Bishop Mayes has been in the ministry for 38 years, and he recently received an Associate Degree in Theology in June 2020. Bishop Mayes loves the strong roots he has in Par...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Amanda Veasy!                                      Amanda Veasy is the co-leader of One Love Longview, a local volunteer organization. She has never been prouder of anything than she is of this organization. Amanda loves that her community is on the brink of a cultural shift, and she is proud to be part of it. Longview is a kind, generou...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Miranda Johnson! Miranda Johnson is a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce where she works in City Development. She is also a member of the Atlanta Lions Club, the Texas Downtown Association, and is involved in various Chamber professionals groups. Miranda also currently serves on the CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital Atlanta Foundation...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Brandy Eldridge! Brandy Eldridge is the executive director of CASA for Children and Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center. She has been with CASA for three years and was in education for 17 years prior. Brandy is also a member of the International Rotary Club to End Human Trafficking, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Arkansas, the Plea...

Meet the newest addition to our awesome team at HealthCARE Express Imaging: Marcy Shelley!  Outside of work, she enjoys singing, going to sporting events, and spending time with her family.  Marcy was led to join the medical field because of all of the time she spent with her grandmother growing up. Her grandmother worked at Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, AR and Marcy spent quit...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Katrina Mitchell! There are so many reasons Katrina loves the Paris Community! First and foremost, she loves the sense of family this community has. She has witnessed it come together on many occasions to show the world they are unified. Several years ago, a group aiming to bring unity back to the community was formed. The group came a...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Mike Sanders! Mike is the IT Specialist at Lexicon Inc. where he’s been working for 6 years. He is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Sherwood. He’s also been an active member of the Sylvan Hills Sherwood Optimist Club for the past 28 years. Mike has served on the Sylvan Hills Sherwood Optimist Club’s board of directors for 16 ye...

We would like for you to meet this week’s Hometown Hero: Paula Warner!  Every day, Paula’s goal is to place smiles on the faces of people out in her community. It warms her heart! She is always thinking of ways to make someone’s day. In fact, she is already planning some amazing things for families in Longview this upcoming holiday season. “You don’t know the need until you get out in the co...