First PATH Project is Ready to Roll

The City of Heath and Park Board launched the Parks And Trails of Heath (PATH) fund raising program in November 2019, and its first project to bring more shade to Towne Center Park will be underway by the Fall of 2020. The project includes planting a mix of at least 25, 100 gallon/5 inch oak […]

City Council to Fill Board and Commission Vacancies

Are you interested helping shape the future of Heath? There currently is a vacancy on the Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission. To be considered for appointment by the City Council, please complete and submit this volunteer application as directed.

Heath Department of Public Safety Offers Safe Exchange Zone

The Heath Department of Public Safety is now offering citizens and visitors a Safe Exchange Zone for online transactions, child custody exchanges and other face-to-face meetings. The Safe Exchange Zone is located outside of the Heath DPS station at 200 Laurence Lane. The location is well-lit and multiple cameras are strategically placed in the area […]

Celebrating Freedom, Safely…It’s a Community Affair!

We love our annual community traditions, including the July 4 Parade and Patriotic Program in the Park. However, this is a unique and challenging time in our history, and a time for continued caution. As a result, the July parade and program will be canceled.

Heath Department of Public Safety Captain Brandon Seery Named Interim Chief

Heath City Manager Aretha Adams today announced that Department of Public Safety Captain Brandon Seery will serve as Interim Chief of the department of 23 officers who are triple certified as fire fighters, police officers and EMTs upon the retirement of Chief Terry Garrett. “Brandon Seery has an exemplary record of service, and we are […]

Honoring Chief Terry Garrett for 14 Years of Service

The City of Heath and Department of Public Safety hosted a Drive-By Farewell Salute to honor DPS Chief Terry Garrett as he retires from the City after 14 years of service. The drive-by salute in Towne Center Park was led by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse and included an impressive showing of First Responders from […]

CITY HALL OPENS TO PUBLIC MAY 20

Heath City Hall will re-open all offices to the public beginning Wednesday, May 20, at 8 a.m. Business hours will continue to be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the safety of the public and City staff, the following will be required: Visitors must wear a mask or facial covering. All staff will wear masks […]

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Shepherds Glen – May 11

2019-2020 Annual Concrete Roadway Repair Project The City concrete roadway repair project is the replacement of concrete pavement at various locations throughout the City and includes repair of some of the roads within the Shepherds Glen Subdivision, Antigua Bay Subdivision, Cove Ridge Subdivision, and Buffalo Creek Subdivision. PROJECT SCOPE: The project is scheduled to begin […]

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Shepherds Glen, Antigua Bay, Cove Ridge and Buffallo Creek – May 11

2019-2020 Annual Concrete Roadway Repair Project The City concrete roadway repair project is the replacement of concrete pavement at various locations throughout the City and includes repair of some of the roads within the Shepherds Glen Subdivision, Antigua Bay Subdivision, Cove Ridge Subdivision, and Buffalo Creek Subdivision. PROJECT SCOPE: The project is scheduled to begin […]

City of Heath Goes Blue for the Kids

Heath City Hall is glowing blue this month to join communities across the nation in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With many children Sheltering at Home with stressed, abusive household members, this focus is more important than ever. Heath Mayor Kelson Elam also issued a proclamation at the City Council meeting on April 14, […]

Local Mayors Ask for Property Tax Values Freeze

  Mayors in Rockwall County, including Heath Mayor Kelson Elam, have joined their counterparts statewide in asking Governor Gregg Abbott to avoid a probable double digit property tax increase for Texas property owners by adopting the 2019 property tax valuations for the year 2020. The Mayors also asked that any newly developed property that was […]

At Work In The Community

The City’s Annual Pavement Repair Project is underway. You may see City staff using white paint to mark pavement repair areas around town including the neighborhoods of Shepherds Glenn, Darr Estates, Cove Ridge, Antigua Bay and Buffalo Creek as well as other miscellaneous locations. Any City work related to transportation, water, wastewater and drainage is […]