Published by Andrew Scoggin Neighborsgo Arrests made by Heath police fell nearly a third in 2013 from a year earlier, according to a Heath Department of Public Safety report. Total arrests dropped from 168 to 114. Juvenile arrests, which made up a majority made by Heath police, fell 44 percent from a year earlier. Total […]
The Heath City Council recognized the Rockwall Women’s League at its January 14 City Council meeting for exceptional service to the community since the non-profit organization was chartered in 1973. Nearly $3 million has been raised through the Rockwall Women’s League Annual Charity Ball for distribution to support over 35 charitable organizations and fund annual […]
Earlier today the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an Energy Emergency Alert due to the cold weather and high electricity use. ERCOT asked customers to conserve their electric usage. ERCOT now reports that conditions have returned to normal, but conservation is still needed as cold weather continues to cause a high demand for […]
Above from left: Detective Brian Burton, Employee of the Year; Norma Duncan, Administrative Services Employee of the Year; and Francisco Gonzalez, Public Works Employee of the Year. Inset: Officer Michael Weems, Department of Public Safety Employee of the Year. The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2013, including Detective Brian […]
November, 2013 The Heath City Council recently unanimously adopted a budget for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 that maintains the existing property tax rate at .3433 per $100 of assessed value for the 22nd consecutive year. The last time ad valorem taxes were raised in in Heath was 1991, when Heath had just over 2,000 residents […]
Come welcome the holiday season with your friends and neighbors at the Heath Holiday in the Park presented by the Special Events Board on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in the Towne Center Park Pavilion located behind City Hall. This cherished community tradition will feature all of the season’s favorites including the Tree Lighting, […]
Beginning November 1st – March 31st landscape watering limited The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors has unanimously voted to remain in Stage 3 of the NTMWD Water Conservation and Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan. Continuation of Stage 3 water restrictions is necessary due to below average rainfall, declining water […]
The City of Heath has secured anticipated funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the second phase of the FM 740 widening project. Pavement, grading and drainage will be improved from FM 1140 South to FM 1140 North in Heath. The 1.8-mile project was awarded to ED Bell Construction in the amount of […]
July 2013 As I mentioned in my column last month, we are working to improve the City of Heath through implementing much needed capital improvements. I want to take this opportunity to update our community on this and other issues. Bond Revenues Fund Infrastructure Repairs and Improvements At our Council meeting on July 9, […]
The goal of the Heath Mosquito Surveillance Program is to detect mosquito-borne viruses in mosquito populations before sufficient amplification of the virus can occur. If the virus is detected, management practices such as chemical control will be discussed by the City staff, the City’s mosquito consultant and Heath City Council. CURRENT STATUS UPDATE: On July […]
Customers achieved more than the 10% reduction goal for Stage 3 drought restrictions for the month of June. Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and officials with NTMWD Member Cities and Customer Cities applaud the efforts of residential and business customers for achieving more than the 10% reduction goal for the month […]
See Parade Route and Staging Maps Celebrate freedom at the Annual City of Heath Independence Day Parade and enjoy free Popsicles in the Park on Thursday, July 4! Staging for the parade (see map below) is at 8 a.m., judging and awards are at 8:30 a.m., and the parade begins promptly at 9 a.m. at […]
