Entries by City Hall

Brush Collection Update

Progressive, the City’s waste collection service provider, has worked diligently to respond to the high volume of brush that needed to be collected due to the October 2 wind storm, and your patience has been greatly appreciated.  The free post-storm collection offered will continue through December 31. At that time, the standard brush collection policy […]

December 2014

Headline Story Outgoing Board and Commission Members Honored! The City of Heath honored outgoing board and commission members for their service during a recent City council meeting. “The leadership and volunteerism of these dedicated citizens has contributed to improvements in the quality of life and leaves an everlasting imprint in our community,” said Heath Mayor […]

Heath Honors Outgoing Board and Commission Members

The City of Heath honored outgoing board and commission members for their service during the October 28 City Council meeting. Those recognized were Alma Williams Howard, who served on the Heath Economic Development Board and Heath Municipal Benefits Board for 16 years and concluded her distinguished tenure as President of both organizations. She was also […]

Texas Toffee Queen

Heath-based Texas Toffee Queen will soon be featured on the aisles of H-E-B grocery stores, thanks to its recent ranking in the Top 25 out of 600 products in the grocer’s Texas Best contest! Founded by Nancy LaBarba-Lalumia, Texas Toffee Queen offers 10 exciting flavors of English Toffee, including spicy creations that recently took 1st, […]

Mayor’s Column

October 2014 In September, the Heath City Council unanimously adopted a budget for the current Fiscal Year. The City’s budget is one of the most concrete expressions of public policy, as it sets forth the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015. The adopted budget will serve […]

Free E-Waste Collection Offered November 15

A Free Electronic Waste Collection Event co-sponsored by the City of Heath will be held on Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cain Middle School parking lot, 6620 Horizon Road, Rockwall. E-waste is any electronic equipment that has reached end-of-life or end-of-usage in your home or office. Items accepted free of charge […]

Unbundled Brush Collection Continues

Progressive Waste Solutions (formerly IESI) continues to work to respond to the high volume of brush that needs to be collected due to the October 2 wind storm, and your patience is greatly appreciated.  An additional truck will be employed on the schedule listed below. However, it is anticipated that it may be six to […]

Online Safety Seminar to be Presented by Heath DPS

How do you keep personal and password information protected? How do you conduct secure transactions over the web? How do you keep kids from communicating with predators online? Learn these important tips and more at a seminar on Internet Safety for Children & Adults presented by the Heath Department of Public Safety on Thursday, November […]

November 2014

Headline Story A Hometown Holiday Celebration! Friday, December 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Towne Center Park | Rain or Shine! New treats and some special surprises await at this year’s City of Heath Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park, December 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Rain or shine! Annual favorites like the sweet sounds of the […]

CDC/Dallas County Release Ebola Contact Monitoring Graph

Over the past several weeks, the City’s Director of Public Safety Terry Garrett has worked closely with Dallas and Rockwall County health officials, partner agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the Ebola virus situation. Here is the latest update from the CDC, Dallas County and City of Dallas. It […]

New Activities and Entertainment Planned for Holiday In The Park 2014

A Hometown Holiday Celebration! Friday, December 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Towne Center Park | Rain or Shine! FOOD | FUN | SANTA FEATURING Christmas Tree Lighting & Musical Performances Winter Village with Festive Food Trucks, Miniature Train Ride, Kids’ Activities Complimentary Christmas Cookies & Hot Cocoa Photos with Santa in His Sleigh HOLIDAY IN THE PARK […]

Ebola Virus Update

Over the past several weeks, the City’s Director of Public Safety Terry Garrett has worked closely with Rockwall County health officials, partner agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the Ebola virus situation. Here is the latest update from the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management regarding low-risk individuals being […]