Entries by City Hall

City Implements Call and Text Notification System

To help make it easier to keep up with the status of your utility account, the City has implemented a new notification system that will send automated calls or texts to you. The new system can also send alerts regarding Heath road closures, water outages, watering restrictions, special events and other general non-emergency notifications. (This […]

April 2016

Headline Story HEATH DPS HELPS PRESENT SHATTERED DREAMS… The Heath Department of Public Safety joined Rockwall-Heath High School to present Shattered Dreams on March 14 and 15. The anti-drinking and driving program includes a simulated drunken driving accident and memorial service for the victims.

CIP Update: James Drive Construction

The Capital Improvement Program Roadway Repair Project continues with the reconstruction of James Drive between Heath Drive and Chilton Point. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 23 and be conducted between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays. The roadway will be reconstructed one-half at time and be reduced to one lane during […]

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 23

The City of Heath will join the City of Rockwall to host the 16th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day rain or shine on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rockwall’s Service Center at 1600 Airport Road in Rockwall. The event is open to City of Heath residents, who must obtain a […]

CIP Update: Yankee Creek Construction

Phase 2 of the Capital Improvement Plan Street Repair Project is underway with the reconstruction of Yankee Creek from Rush Creek to Drew. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, February 29.One side of the street will be under construction at a time to allow traffic flow to continue. Access will be provided to homeowners along […]

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON MAY 7, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Notice is hereby given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the City of Heath, Texas General Election to be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The drawing will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 25 February, 2016, at Heath […]

March 2016

Headline Story FUN & FIT IN THE PARK IS EASTER SATURDAY, MARCH 26 The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration on March 26 expands this year to include not only the Heart of Heath 5k, but an enhanced 1-Mile Family Run with awards for the top 3 boys and top 3 girls!

Heath Resident Austin Wells’ First Book Features Heath History, Vintage Photographs

Mayor Lorne Liechty was among the many who picked up their signed copy of Heath resident Austin Wells’ first book, “Images of America: Heath” at a special Book Signing event hosted at Lakeside Florist on January 30. Austin’s book features the history of Heath, TX through vintage photos collected from the archives of the Rockwall […]

February 2016

Headline Story EMERGENCY PLANNING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE WHEN SECONDS COUNT… The tornadoes that tore through communities next door to Heath were a brutal reminder of how important it is to plan for emergencies. Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the […]

TxDOT FM 740 Update

Progress can sometimes be painful, and we hear you on what seems to be very slow work on the FM 740 widening project. This is not a City project, but rather a state project. However, City Management stays in contact with TxDOT to urge and encourage progress on behalf of our community on this very […]

City Honors Sergeant T.K. Kneedler

Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his service and dedication to the community.