A Message from Heath DPS Chief Terry Garrett

Over the next few days and weeks you may receive phone calls and/ or be approached to donate to charities that will help support the families of fallen and injured officers. There are some good charities that may be making these calls, but there are many others that will use tragedy for personal gain. The […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes This Weekend Starting Friday, July 8

A mosquito sample taken in the area of Country Club and Eagle Pass 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, July 8 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood signs will be posted Friday morning. The City will […]

Heath is the 14th Safest Place to Live in Texas!

According to Alarm System Reviews… “We are extremely proud of having a low crime rate especially considering our proximity to larger more populated areas with higher rates,” says DPS Chief Terry Garrett. “Our team of officers take very seriously the safety of our community, however, it can’t be done alone. We have a great partnership […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: City to Spray for Mosquitoes Starting Friday, July 1

A mosquito sample taken in the area of FM 549 and FM 3097 between Bison Meadows and the elementary and middle schools 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, July 1 after 9 p.m., and neighborhood […]

Council Appoints John Main to Fill Vacancy until General Election

CORRECTION: The City of Heath newsletter of June 2016 and City blogs of June 8 and June 15 credited Justin Holland with winning the May 24 Republican Primary Runoff for House District 33 and erroneously stated that “he will serve the citizens of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County in the Texas Legislature”. This […]

CIP Project Update – Dennis Bailey/Rabbit Ridge Phase 1

Project: The City is reconstructing a portion of Dennis Bailey and Rabbit Ridge. The project includes the reconstruction of Dennis Bailey from FM-549 to Rabbit Ridge and the section of Rabbit Ridge adjacent to the Ridge Lakes Addition (location map above). Start Date: The project is scheduled to begin July 5, 2016 and is weather […]

City Councilmember Justin Holland Stepping Down

CORRECTION: The City of Heath newsletter of June 2016 and City blogs of June 8 and June 15 credited Justin Holland with winning the May 24 Republican Primary Runoff for House District 33 and erroneously stated that “he will serve the citizens of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County in the Texas Legislature”. This […]

Large Crowd for Town Hall Meeting

It was a standing-room only crowd last night at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by the City on assessed property values. The program was presented by Patricia Davis, Chief Appraiser, Rockwall Central Appraisal District. If you missed it, here are key takeaways: It is state law that appraised property values be based on market values. […]

City Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Assessed Property Values

The City of Heath will host a Town Hall Meeting on assessed property values on Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. at Heath City Hall in the Community Room. The program will be presented by Patricia Davis, Chief Appraiser, Rockwall Central Appraisal District. If you have questions about your appraisal values, this meeting is the place […]

CIP Roadway Repair Project Phase 2 – Dunford Drive

Project: The City project includes reconstruction of a portion of  Dunford Drive near Normandy Lane. Start Date: Monday, May 23, 2016 (weather permitting) Completion Time: Approximately 2 week. Contractor Guidelines and Information: Construction is allowed between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The roadway will typically be constructed one-half at a time and […]

CIP Roadway Repair Update Phase 2 – Halford Drive

Project: The City project includes reconstruction of a portion of  Halford Drive at the intersection with Halford Ct. Start Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 (weather permitting) Completion Time: Approximately 2 week. Contractor Guidelines and Information: Construction is allowed between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The roadway will typically be constructed one-half at […]

Public Invited to National Peace Officers Memorial Day Service

11:30 a.m., Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall The Heath Department of Public Safety will host a special service at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week […]