Heath and Rockwall Welcome the U.S. Open Triathlon October 12

Triathletes from all over the world will travel to Heath and  Rockwall in October to race in the U.S. Open, the largest triathlon event in the D/FW area.  They will swim 1500 meters in Lake Ray Hubbard, bike 24.8 miles and run 6.2 miles. A segment of the bike route will come through Heath.  Cyclists […]

Safe Routes to School Projects Close to Completion; Handicap Ramps to be Added along Trails

The City of Heath’s Safe Routes to School project, funded through the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and a grant from the Texas Transportation Commission, is almost finished. The remaining work involves modifying handicap ramps along the Horizon Drive segment of the trails to meet ADA requirements. State approval is required for these modifications, and the […]

Mayor’s Column

September 2014 My wife, Mary, and I have lived in Heath 28 years. It’s been a wonderful community to raise our own family and enjoy an upscale rural feel with gorgeous lakeside views and some of the best people in Texas as our friends and neighbors! When we moved here, Heath had approximately 1,700 residents. […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2015 ANNUAL BUDGET

The City of Heath will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 concerning its 2015 Fiscal Budget for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.  The Public Hearing will be held at a meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Laurence Dr., Heath, […]

Ensuring Water Quality Is Priority for NTMWD

Once a Week Watering Permitted Through End of October 2014 Effective September 1, 2014, to ensure water quality is maintained throughout the water distribution systems, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is recommending its Member Cities and Customers to allow landscape watering once a week with sprinklers or irrigation systems through the end of October […]

Heath City Councilmember Rich Krause Earns Leadership Fellow Distinction

Heath City Councilmember Rich Krause was one of 60 elected or appointed City officials from around the state who was named a Leadership Fellow of the Texas Municipal League during an awards ceremony in Austin on August 22. Councilman Krause became a Leadership Fellow upon completing an extensive leadership development program held over the past […]

Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2015

A tax rate of $0.4266 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Heath, Texas.  This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or roll back tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearing be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax […]

CITIZEN NOTICE: CITY TO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES AUGUST 22-24

A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine neighborhood on August 19 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, August 22 and Sunday, August 24 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for […]

Towne Center/Amy Parks Driveway Update

Great news for parents…the new Amy Parks Driveway will be open by the first day of school. The CIP project was designed to improve traffic flow around the school. If you take your kids to school, the most important thing to know is that all carpool drop-off and pick-ups will now be in the back […]

You Can Help Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars

As the temperatures soar, Heath DPS reminds us that even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. And caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids are especially likely to forget. A change in a caregiver’s normal routine is another risk factor. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among […]

City of Heath Receives Improved Insurance Rating

An improved water system with the addition of the new northern water tower and upgraded delivery infrastructure has contributed to an improvement in the City’s insurance ratings. As a result, residents and local businesses are advised to contact the insurance providers for a possible savings in their premiums. “The City of Heath has been notified […]

Heath DPS warn of phone scam

Heath DPS has received reports from citizens regarding a phone scam. The caller will identify themselves as a Sheriff’s Deputy or Police Officer. The caller then tells the citizen that they have failed to show for a jury summons and they will need to pay a fine or be arrested. The caller directs the citizen […]