Entries by City Hall

CIP Project Update – Terry Lane near Meadowview Road

Project: The City is reconstructing a portion of Terry Lane near Meadowview Road (location map above). Start Date: The project is scheduled to begin July 25, 2016 and is weather dependent. Completion Time: Approximately 4 weeks, weather dependent. Contractor Guidelines and Information: Construction is allowed between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The […]

A Message from Heath DPS Chief Terry Garrett

Over the next few days and weeks you may receive phone calls and/ or be approached to donate to charities that will help support the families of fallen and injured officers. There are some good charities that may be making these calls, but there are many others that will use tragedy for personal gain. The […]

Heath is the 14th Safest Place to Live in Texas!

According to Alarm System Reviews… “We are extremely proud of having a low crime rate especially considering our proximity to larger more populated areas with higher rates,” says DPS Chief Terry Garrett. “Our team of officers take very seriously the safety of our community, however, it can’t be done alone. We have a great partnership […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes Starting Friday, July 1

A mosquito sample taken in the area of FM 549 and FM 3097 between Bison Meadows and the elementary and middle schools tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, July 1 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood […]

July 2016

Headline Story ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION IN THE PARK IS JULY 4 CELEBRATE FREEDOM AND HONOR OUR VETERANS Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic program immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles and pie. Staging for the parade begins at 8 […]

Council Appoints John Main to Fill Vacancy until General Election

CORRECTION: The City of Heath newsletter of June 2016 and City blogs of June 8 and June 15 credited Justin Holland with winning the May 24 Republican Primary Runoff for House District 33 and erroneously stated that “he will serve the citizens of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County in the Texas Legislature”. This […]

City Councilmember Justin Holland Stepping Down

CORRECTION: The City of Heath newsletter of June 2016 and City blogs of June 8 and June 15 credited Justin Holland with winning the May 24 Republican Primary Runoff for House District 33 and erroneously stated that “he will serve the citizens of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County in the Texas Legislature”. This […]

Large Crowd for Town Hall Meeting

It was a standing-room only crowd last night at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by the City on assessed property values. The program was presented by Patricia Davis, Chief Appraiser, Rockwall Central Appraisal District. If you missed it, here are key takeaways: It is state law that appraised property values be based on market values. […]

June 2016

Headline Story Honoring 20 Years of Service The May 10 City Council meeting will hold a special place in the history of Heath. Mayor Lorne Liechty’s 20-year legacy of service was honored; Mayor Brian Berry and Councilmembers Kelson Elam and Joe Chamberlain were sworn into office; and special proclamations recognizing citizens were issued. After the […]

City Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Assessed Property Values

The City of Heath will host a Town Hall Meeting on assessed property values on Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. at Heath City Hall in the Community Room. The program will be presented by Patricia Davis, Chief Appraiser, Rockwall Central Appraisal District. If you have questions about your appraisal values, this meeting is the place […]