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.

NEW PATH INITIATIVE – SOW HEATH

08/19/24 This event has been postponed due to a weather heat advisory. The event will be rescheduled for mid-September. SOW Heath with Texas native, drought tolerant wildflowers is underway The first planting is scheduled for August 19 in three sites and will be done by volunteers and staff under the direction of 38-year Heath resident […]

WASTE COLLECTIONS TO EXPAND COLLECTION SCHEDULE

UPDATE: Waste Collections will expand its trash and recycling collection schedule in Heath from three days to five days, beginning May 20.

IDENTIFYING AND DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY

Many options continue to be pursued by City of Heath staff and its engineering consultants to identify and secure future water resources to lessen the conservation burden on existing citizens.

Heath has been ranked the 7th Safest City in Texas for 2024

BASED ON CRIME DATA The annual ranking is compiled by Safewise.com based upon crime statistics data, including car burglaries. Thank you to our Heath Department of Public Safety for all they do to protect our community, and to every citizen who does their part to keep their family, vehicles and property safe. See the full […]

City Upgrading Water Meter Infrastructure

Phase 1 of the installation of the upgraded Advanced Metering Infrastructure has begun and encompasses the installation of 3,021 new water meters at City of Heath utility customer properties.

CITY UPDATE: WATER & BUILDING MORATORIUM

The City Council adopted an updated Landscape and Irrigation System Ordinance that promotes water conservation at the March 12 meeting.

UTILITY BILL BY MAIL DELAY UPDATE

The March City of Heath utility bills were delayed by the mailing service, with many customers just getting their bills yesterday or today (03/07/24). As a result, the due date for customers who pay manually by mail or dropping off at City Hall has been extended until April 10. There will be NO penalties or […]

THE CITY WELCOMES BRYAN CREED AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Bryan Creed has joined the City of Heath as Director of Public Works, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the utilities/public works industry. Creed comes to Heath from the Town of Sunnyvale, where he was Director of Public works since 2016. He was also Director of Public Utilities for the City of Commerce […]

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water “Protection of public health and […]