Terry Park Retaining Wall Construction Underway

Replacement of the Terry Park retaining wall is underway. This important CIP project will require closing up to 75% of the park during re-construction. The anticipated completion date is November 2014. Learn more about the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – Heath Municipal Benefits to replat

Notice of Public Hearing before the Heath Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council:  Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing starting at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Heath City Hall, 200 Laurence Dr. Further notice is given that the City Council will hold a […]

Heath DPS to Participate in National Carry The Load Event

The Heath Department of Public Safety has entered a Walking Team in Carry the Load, an event that brings meaning to Memorial Day by honoring the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. Carry The Load’s National Relay Team will leave West Point, cross the country, and come […]

Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect Despite Recent Rain

The rain has been wonderful, but the North Texas Municipal Water District reminds us that we remain under Stage 3 water restrictions which limit landscape watering to once every two weeks. Find your home’s current watering schedule. Watering restrictions are likely to become the norm in Texas, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice […]

FM 740 Widening Project Update

Last week at the Rockwall County Transportation Consortium meeting, TxDOT reported to the member city representatives that paving for the FM 740 South widening project would begin in August 2014. The original start date was May 2014 with an anticipated 24-month construction schedule. This second phase of the FM 740 project spans from FM 740/1140 […]

Community Kicks Off Easter at Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk

More than 300 hundred participants enjoyed picture-perfect weather for the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk on Easter Saturday, April 19. Taking first place in the run for the third consecutive year was Justin Tokus with a 17.32 time. Placing second was Casey Allison, 20.00; and third was Timothy Boseman, 20.32. The Top Overall Female was […]

City of Heath Launches 2014 Mosquito Surveillance/Abatement Program

The City of Heath has begun its 2014 Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program. While the West Nile Virus was not found in Heath last year, the City wants to be pro-active heading into the prime mosquito breeding season of spring and summer. The first step of the program involves the weekly placement of traps by […]

Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk And The Bunny Dash for Easter Eggs

Easter Saturday is almost here, which means a good time in the Heath community starting with the Heart of Heath at 8:30 a.m. If you haven’t registered yet, you can still do so online. Bunny Dash for Easter Eggs Following the Heart of Heath, the City will host its first-ever Easter Egg Hunt with filled […]

City Sponsors Free E-Waste Collection Offered May 17

Recycle your E-Waste by dropping your items at the Free Electronic Waste Collection Event co-sponsored by the City of Heath on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to noon at the RHHS parking lot. E-waste is any electronic equipment that has reached end-of-life or end-of-usage in your home or office. Items accepted free of charge include: […]

The City of Heath Receives Upgrade in Bond Ratings

The City of Heath received a very positive review and rating upgrade from Standard and Poor’s, one of the nation’s leading bond rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s raised its long-term and underlying ratings on the City’s existing General Obligation (GO) debt to “AA+” from “AA”.  At the same time, Standard & Poor’s assigned its “AA+” […]

Update from the North Texas Municipal Water District

Stage 3 water restrictions allowing landscape watering once every two weeks to continue in April with month-to-month extensions based on any changes to drought conditions. Current schedule for Heath customers to continue in April. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors have approved continuation of Stage 3 landscape watering of once every […]

Upcoming Elections – Spring 2014

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt Below are the highlights of the upcoming elections this spring. For more information or to register to vote, go to the Elections Administrator’s […]