9–11 Anniversary Tugs onOur Hearts 12 Years Later

No matter how far we live from New York City or Washington, D.C., we felt close to all those impacted on 9-11. If you're like me, you remember exactly where you were, what you were doing and how your heart ached watching the TV footage.

As horrible as it was that day and during its aftermath, we cannot forget what happened. Please join me this week in honoring the 2,996 lives lost as well as the hundreds of heroes who saved others.

9-11 was the deadliest incident for firefighters in the U.S. history. Our own Mesquite Fire Department secured a piece of 9-11 history--a steel beam from the World Trade Center warped by the explosion. Money is being raised to build a memorial to show this striking 9-11 representation to our community for years to come.

PTA: An Easy Way to Get InvolvedWith School, Help Your Student’s Success

It’s no secret that children do better in school when families are involved.

Studies have proven this over and over. One easy way to become more active in your child’s school experience – and help bring out the best in that student – is by joining PTA.

Texas PTA’s theme this year is “Be your kid’s biggest fan. Be PTA!”

Through the local PTA chapter of your student’s school, you’ll keep abreast of the best ways to support that campus. PTAs work hard to connect families, schools and the community for the betterment of education. Campuses rely heavily on PTA’s infrastructure of volunteers, so your participation can make a huge difference.

To learn about your child’s school’s PTA chapter, volunteering, meetings and more, please visit www.mesquitecouncil.txpta.org.