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A Helpful Reminder about Projects and Permits

With Spring right around the corner, it is a great time to start all those exciting and fun residential outdoor and indoor projects. Please remember that permits are required any time in which the owner or contractor desires to construct, repair, alter, erect, enlarge, convert, install or replace an existing building or its utility system(s). […]

Mayor’s Column

February 2014 LET’S MAKE HEATH EVEN BETTER IN 2014 One of the best things about being Mayor the past couple years, has been the opportunity to meet and get to know so many residents of our City. Through this I have seen that each member of our community shares a common perspective – we love […]

Heath Police Arrests Dip 32 Percent in 2013

Published by Andrew Scoggin Neighborsgo Arrests made by Heath police fell nearly a third in 2013 from a year earlier, according to a Heath Department of Public Safety report. Total arrests dropped from 168 to 114. Juvenile arrests, which made up a majority made by Heath police, fell 44 percent from a year earlier. Total […]

February 2014

Headline Story INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE: CITY OF HEATH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE The Heath City Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that includes more than $20 million in investments that benefit the entire city in 2013. Bonds were issued to fund the first portion of the plan. Here’s a progress report on this important […]

Notice of Public Hearing – PD Zoning of 60 acres on FM 549 in 7500 block

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings starting at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Heath City Hall, 200 Laurence Dr. Further notice is given that the City Council will hold public hearings starting at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 17, 2014 at Heath City Hall. The City […]

Heath City Council Honors Service

The Heath City Council recognized the Rockwall Women’s League at its January 14 City Council meeting for exceptional service to the community since the non-profit organization was chartered in 1973. Nearly $3 million has been raised through the Rockwall Women’s League Annual Charity Ball for distribution to support over 35 charitable organizations and fund annual […]

Energy Emergency Alert Issued Due to Cold Weather

Earlier today the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an Energy Emergency Alert due to the cold weather and high electricity use. ERCOT asked customers to conserve their electric usage. ERCOT now reports that conditions have returned to normal, but conservation is still needed as cold weather continues to cause a high demand for […]

City of Heath Honors Staff: Detective Brian Burton Named Employee of the Year

Above from left: Detective Brian Burton, Employee of the Year; Norma Duncan, Administrative Services Employee of the Year; and Francisco Gonzalez, Public Works Employee of the Year. Inset: Officer Michael Weems, Department of Public Safety Employee of the Year. The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2013, including Detective Brian […]

Baylor Family Medical Center at Rockwall

Baylor Family Medical Center at Rockwall was established in 1989 in Rockwall and has provided medical care to multi-generations of families in the Lake Ray Hubbard community for 24 years.  The clinic relocated to Heath eight years ago. The family practice medical clinic located at FM 549 and Horizon Road includes Dr. David Lensch, MD, […]

January 2014

Headline Story Mayor’s Holiday Message As 2013 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect upon the progress we’ve made this year, and our gratitude to live and work in the City of Heath. Good fiscal management has enabled us to maintain a healthy fund balance, keep the City’s excellent financial ratings and […]

Ice Storm Brush Pickup Update

Ice Storm Brush Pickup Update: Free Brush Collection to Continue through January 29 The free brush collection service provided by Progressive Waste Solutions and the City of Heath will continue through January 29. Please have any remaining brush damaged by the ice storm on your curb by 7 a.m., Monday, January 27 for collection during […]

Stage 3 Water Declaration

Updated November 1, 2014 Stage 3 Water Restrictions Change for Winter Season: Landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems is now limited to ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS ON THE DAY OF YOUR CHOICE. No watering is allowed on any day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more details download the Declaration of Stage 3 […]