TxDOT CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: FM 740 between CVS and Rockwall-Heath High School

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to wet weather construction will now begin on Thursday, August 29. Contractors will be working along FM-740 between CVS and Rockwall-Heath High School on Tuesday, August 27, between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only one lane will be shut down for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, but it’s always good […]

Heath Department of Public Safety to Present Fall Citizen’s Academy

The Heath Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for a 12-week Citizen’s DPS Academy that will begin in September. Classes will be held at City Hall once a week during the evenings and offer a unique opportunity to learn how the Heath DPS operates differently from traditional departments with officers who are triple-certified as […]

Legislative Update: How Will Recent State Legislation Effect Cities and Homeowners?

New laws from the 86th Texas Legislative Session taking effect on September 1 may have a dramatic impact on cities, HOA’s and homeowners. Specific changes involve: * The ability of a city or HOA to regulate building materials; * The development process and a new “30-day” shot clock; and * Annexation regulations A 2019 Legislative […]

How Will Recent State Legislation Effect Cities and Homeowners?

New laws from the 86th Texas Legislative Session taking effect on September 1 may have a dramatic impact on cities, HOA’s and homeowners. Specific changes involve: The ability of a city or HOA to regulate building materials; The development process and a new “30-day” shot clock; and Annexation regulations Item 11 on the agenda for […]

Rockwall County is #1 When it Comes to Your Purchasing Power

Rockwall County has topped a ranking of the Dallas-Fort Worth area counties where a person’s dollar could go the furthest. Additionally, Rockwall County ranked No. 1 in the state of Texas and No. 4 nationwide for spending power. The study conducted by Smart Asset uses a purchasing power index that is calculated by an area’s […]

TxDOT UPDATE: FM 1140 (Smirl Dr.) Reduced to One Lane Starting Saturday June 29

Farm to Market (FM) 1140 (Smirl Drive) will be temporarily converted to one lane between Darr Road and Terry Lane starting this Saturday, June 29. North and southbound traffic will alternate through this location with the assistance of traffic signals. This configuration is expected to last through August 24 and is needed to construct a […]

TxDOT Construction Notice: FM-740/Hubbard Drive/Smirl intersection

TXDOT is applying a seal coat surface to FM-740 South, today, June 20,  from the Hubbard Drive/FM-740 intersection, past the Heath City limits (towards the City of Forney). The contractor is schedule to complete the work within the City of Heath today.

Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development Company Accept Opportunity to be Exclusive Sponsor of New Heath Farmers Market

The vision for a high-end Farmers Market in Heath is now a reality with Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development Company accepting the opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of this exciting new community amenity. Rob Whittle of Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development presented Heath City Councilman Frank New and […]

Chase Bank is coming to Heath

City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan at the June 11 meeting for a location within the Tom Thumb retail center area. Chase is going beyond the required with its landscaping, trees and a trail connection to provide pedestrian access to the shopping center area. This is right in line with […]

City of Heath Welcomes New City Manager During Community Reception

The City of Heath welcomed new City Manager, Aretha Adams, during a community reception held prior to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at Heath City Hall. Adams was hired by the Heath City Council following an extensive national search facilitated by Kathryn Usrey of Usrey and Associates, Inc., a human resources consulting […]

City of Heath Welcomes New City Manager

Please join the City of Heath in welcoming our new City Manager, Aretha Adams, at a reception on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Heath City Hall in the Community Room. Aretha brings more than 12 years of municipal management experience, including most recently serving as Town Manager of the Town of […]

2019 Independence Day Parade and Celebration In The Park

For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade and Patriotic Celebration in the Park on Thursday, July 4.