Entries by City Hall

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.

Holiday Hours

The City of Heath wishes you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and safe New Year. As we celebrate, we all continue to keep our friends and neighbors impacted by the terrible tornadoes in our hearts and prayers. City hall closes today at 2 p.m., and will re-open Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8 […]

City of Heath Honors Staff

Photo: The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2015, including from left, Employee of the Year Jeff McKenzie: and Departmental Employees of the Year Brandon Seery, DPS; Tara Plexico, Administrative Services; and John Langstaff, Public Works. Jeff McKenzie Named Employee of the Year The City of Heath recently honored employees […]

Tornado Disaster Relief

The generosity and desire to help our neighbors and friends following the tornadoes on Saturday night has been overwhelming and illustrates what makes Heath so great. Officers with our Department of Public Safety are providing patrol support in Rowlett, but we also have Heath residents seeking ways that they can help. As we communicate with […]

January 2016

Headline Story A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR LORNE LIECHTY As 2015 comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back and reflect upon the progress we’ve made this year. This has been an exciting and eventful year for our City with many significant events and accomplishments.

Announcement from Rockwall County Health and Human Services Commission

Rockwall County received confirmation today from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that approximately 300 unaccompanied children of Central American descent between the ages of 12 and 18 will be relocated to a temporary camp at Sabine Creek Ranch in Rockwall County. Rockwall County received the following information from HHSC: HHSC has taken the […]

Mayor’s Column

NOVEMBER 2015 Season’s Greetings from the City of Heath! The Christmas season is always a special time, and through the years our City’s Holiday in the Park has become a community gathering that signals the official kick-off to Christmas in Heath.  As always, Holiday in the Park is on the first Friday of December, and […]

December 2015

Headline Story CITIZENS SHARE THEIR VISION FOR HEATH AT COMMUNITY MEETING Missed the Meeting? Give Your Input via Online Survey The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update welcomed more than 75 citizens at the Community Open House held November 12 at City Hall. During the meeting, residents had the opportunity to share their vision, questions and concerns […]

Citizens Share their Vision for Heath at Community Meeting

Missed the Meeting? Give Your Input via Online Survey The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update welcomed more than 75 citizens at the Community Open House held November 12 at City Hall. During the meeting, residents had the opportunity to share their vision, questions and concerns about the future of Heath. This information will be used as […]

Holiday In The Park – A Hometown Holiday Celebration

Friday, December 4 6:00 – 9:00pm Towne Center Park | Rain or Shine! FOOD | FUN | SANTA Christmas Tree Lighting & Musical Performances Winter Village with Festive Food Trucks, Miniature Train Ride, Kids’ Activities Complimentary Christmas Cookies and Hot Cocoa Photos with Santa in His Sleigh Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Amy Parks […]

City of Heath Recognizes Local Businesses

The first week of November was  fun and busy as City of Heath leaders joined local businesses for Grand Openings and Holiday celebrations.  Here’s a photo recap of the activities. Watch for more to come as Heath grows in the right way. And if you want to share your input on your hometown’s future, be […]