Entries by City Hall

Local Mayors Ask for Property Tax Values Freeze

  Mayors in Rockwall County, including Heath Mayor Kelson Elam, have joined their counterparts statewide in asking Governor Gregg Abbott to avoid a probable double digit property tax increase for Texas property owners by adopting the 2019 property tax valuations for the year 2020. The Mayors also asked that any newly developed property that was […]

At Work In The Community

The City’s Annual Pavement Repair Project is underway. You may see City staff using white paint to mark pavement repair areas around town including the neighborhoods of Shepherds Glenn, Darr Estates, Cove Ridge, Antigua Bay and Buffalo Creek as well as other miscellaneous locations. Any City work related to transportation, water, wastewater and drainage is […]

CDC Recommends Cloth Face Coverings

CDC Recommends Cloth Face Coverings If you have not been able to obtain surgical masks on N95 masks for yourself and your family, the CDC is recommending the use of cloth face coverings if you have to leave your home. Here is a tutorial on DIY cloth face coverings.

HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT OUR FRONT LINE

Donate PPE  for Healthcare Workers & 1st Responders The Rockwall County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive continues. A box for donating items is located outside of the Heath Department of Public Safety. Here’s a list of items being accepted: N95 masks Surgical masks Surgical gloves Isolation gowns Goggles (Clear, protective, not swim goggles) Face shields […]

WHAT DOES SHELTER AT HOME MEAN?

The City of Heath remains under ROCKWALL COUNTY JUDGE DAVID SWEET’S order to Shelter at Home issued 03/24/20. How does this affect your daily routine? The infographic below outlines some of the basic expectations issued by the Counties disaster declaration. Scroll down more detailed information. What You CAN Do: You may still leave your home, […]

APPLY NOW! SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE LOANS STARTING FRIDAY

The Small Business Administration will start accepting applications for Small Business Assistance Loans starting on Friday April 3, 2020. Follow the links below to find out more. Note: Links are to external websites and will open in a new window, unless otherwise stated: Assistance for Small Business (CARES Act) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Overview Paycheck […]

Helping Heath Businesses Bridge the Gap to the CARE-Act

City of Heath Approves Local Business Stimulus Program Today during a virtual emergency meeting, the Heath City Council unanimously approved a local business stimulus program recently developed and also unanimously approved by the Heath Economic Development Corporation(HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC). The program will tap up to $500,000 of the HMBC fund to […]

Trash & Recycling Collection Services

Thanks to the hard-working crews with Waste Collections, the essential service of trash and recycling remains on schedule. However, workers who show signs of being ill are asked to stay home. That means the burden of keeping up is stretched across a reduced staff. Your patience and grace are greatly appreciated if you experience any […]

Rockwall County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive

Rockwall County local hospitals, healthcare providers, and first responders have been working hard to extend the use of their personal protective equipment (PPE) and to replenish their supply. However, they are experiencing long backorder times. Rockwall county residents have contacted the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and want to step up and donate PPE to […]

COVID-19 Tested? How to Get Your Test Results

If you have been tested at either of the test sites in Dallas you will get a call from the RESULTS CENTER in 3-5 days or as long as 7 days. Once you get your results your can visit the following sites to download a copy of your results. If you were tested at American […]