Entries by City Hall

September 2014

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Headline Story 2014-2015 Budget Process Underway The City of Heath Council and staff have been working hard to prepare a budget for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Budget discussions have been held in open City Council meetings, which residents are encouraged to attend. A final budget is currently scheduled to be adopted by the City Council […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: CITY TO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES AUGUST 22-24

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A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine neighborhood on August 19 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, August 22 and Sunday, August 24 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for […]

Towne Center/Amy Parks Driveway Update

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Great news for parents…the new Amy Parks Driveway will be open by the first day of school. The CIP project was designed to improve traffic flow around the school. If you take your kids to school, the most important thing to know is that all carpool drop-off and pick-ups will now be in the back […]

You Can Help Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars

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As the temperatures soar, Heath DPS reminds us that even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. And caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids are especially likely to forget. A change in a caregiver’s normal routine is another risk factor. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among […]

City of Heath Receives Improved Insurance Rating

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An improved water system with the addition of the new northern water tower and upgraded delivery infrastructure has contributed to an improvement in the City’s insurance ratings. As a result, residents and local businesses are advised to contact the insurance providers for a possible savings in their premiums. “The City of Heath has been notified […]

Heath DPS warn of phone scam

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Heath DPS has received reports from citizens regarding a phone scam. The caller will identify themselves as a Sheriff’s Deputy or Police Officer. The caller then tells the citizen that they have failed to show for a jury summons and they will need to pay a fine or be arrested. The caller directs the citizen […]

August 2014

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Headline Story Mayor’s Message During 2013, the City Council and City Staff spent a significant amount of time developing, with citizen input, a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) that included more than $20 million in projects to benefit the entire community. The CIP was adopted by Council in January 2014; and bonds were issued in April […]

July 2014

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Headline Story City of Heath Honors Outgoing Councilmember Julie Zurek; New and Incumbent Councilmembers Sworn into Office Outgoing Councilmember Julie Zurek was honored for more than 20 years of dedicated service during a Farewell Reception hosted by the City of Heath on June 10.

The Fulton School Welcomes New Head of School

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Continuing a Tradition of Service, Excellence and Honor As we Grow and Improve Dr. Letha Hopkins flunked retirement. After thirty-five years in the public school arena, she should have been ready to kick back, plant a garden, volunteer at church, and play with grandchildren.  Not so. She got busy working as a consultant and stepped […]

City Council Meeting Recap | July 8, 2014

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The City Council meeting was a long, but productive one last night! Council approved moving forward with the CIP projects to improve Myers Road and Crisp Road, with a reduced lane width of 20′ for each. The Mayor authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for the engineering design of the Jeff […]

Kendall Land Advisors

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When Carter Kendall was searching for a new home for his family and his business, he wanted a community that still felt close to its roots. He wanted a family atmosphere. And he wanted a more slowly paced atmosphere. He found it all in Heath! “Heath and the Rockwall area are a perfect fit,” said […]