TxDOT ROAD MAINTENANCE FM 1140 & FM 549 – 06/27/24

TxDot has notified Heath DPS concerning road maintenance beginning 6/27/2024 and continuing through Saturday 6/29/2024. The project is a chip/seal coating procedure that will delay traffic in the following locations: FM.1140 – by CVS – to the intersection of FM.740 & FM.1140. FM. 549 at FM.550 to FM. 205. A contractor for TxDOT will be […]

WATER CONSERVATION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP

City of Heath Manager Kevin Lasher gives a recap of the 06/25/24 City Council meeting and provides updates on water conservation efforts. Water use is spiking due to increased irrigation during the hot and dry weather. Help conserve and prolong going to Stage 2 (watering 1x per week) by following the schedule shown in the […]

MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE

A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction. Adapted plants are not native and not invasive but are able to thrive in the local climate and soil conditions.

STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION UPDATE – 06/14/24

Waste Collections reported today that their crews have picked up 4,403 yards (130 truck loads) of brush and limbs during the past 9 days. Waste Connections anticipates completing the remaining areas by the end of next week. The 50% subsidy of any fees for amounts over 3 cubic yards will continue to apply. Crews are […]

WASTE CONNECTIONS STORM BRUSH PICKUP UPDATE – 06/12/24

Waste Connections is trying to sweep through the city efficiently – so some neighborhoods have not yet seen a collection. They are dealing with more weather delays and trucks/staff under strain. The storm response service to Heath will continue into a third week to complete the cleanup (Week of June 17, 2024). The 50% subsidy […]

STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP DATA – 06/06/24

The City understands the frustration with the work and cost of cleaning up after the May 28 storm. Subsidizing 50% of the storm bulky brush pickup cost was a quick action to help citizens, but we know the cost is still an unexpected impact to every household. Here are a few facts regarding the emergency […]

TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE

Waste Collections has tweaked its new 5-day delivery schedule that began in May. Due to the high trash volume on its Thursday run, Waste Connections has moved several areas to its Friday collection.

CITY PARK UPDATES

TOWNE CENTER PARK Due to weather-related delays and equipment scheduling issues, the renovations and improvements to Towne Center Park have been rescheduled to begin on September 3, 2024. The park has been reopened for organized and scheduled activities effective June. The Park will remain open until the end of the day on Tuesday, September 3. […]

HEATH STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP UPDATE – 06/03/24

Waste Connections began picking up the tree limbs and brush from the May 28 storm the week of June 2. To assist citizens in cleaning up after this unforeseen incident, the City is waiving 50% of each customer’s bulky brush waste pickup fee for anything over the first free 3 cubic yards during the two […]

FIRE FLOW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN ACCELERATED

A Fire Flow Capital Improvement Plan to solve deficient water lines and fire hydrants in numerous areas of the City has been accelerated from a 10-year timeline to a 5-year completion timeline without a tax impact to citizens. The identified projects are located within service areas that were purchased by the City of Heath and […]

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE – 05/29/24

Power Oncor has confirmed approx. 81 properties in Heath remain without power. Oncor is working as quickly as possible to restore service but anticipates it could be up to 24 hours in some areas. If you need to recharge a phone or cool off, the lobby of the Department of Public Safety at 200 Laurence […]

NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TAKE OFFICE

Newly-elected Mayor Jeremiah McClure, Place 3 Council member Ryan Moorman and Place 5 Council member Scott Dodson took the Oath of Office at the May 14 City Council Meeting.