Welcome the Season at the Heath Holiday in the Park on Friday, December 6

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, […]

North Texas Municipal Water District to Continue Stage 3 Water Restrictions

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 […]

City of Heath Secures $18.2 Million from TxDOT for FM 740 Improvements

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 […]

Mayor’s Column

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, […]

Heath Mosquito Surveillance Program (2013)

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 […]

North Texas Municipal Water District customers are doing their part to conserve water during current restrictions

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 […]

Annual Independence Day and Popsicles in the Park is July 4

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 […]

City of Heath Neighborhoods featured in Dallas Morning News

Enjoy another great article about our community and its distinction as the BEST OVERALL NEIGHBORHOOD in Rockwall County and plans to ensure we remain a premier City in the DFW Metroplex. Best Neighborhoods: Heath manages growth as it works to maintain charm of a simple life Though Melody Hail’s subdivision in Heath keeps getting larger, […]

Helpful Tips to Minimize Mosquito Risk

Purdue University released a recent public information document that introduces techniques for managing ponds and natural wetlands to minimize mosquito risk. The document includes useful tips and resources for pond owners and offers general information that may also be useful to homeowners. A checklist is provided showing where mosquitos are most likely to breed around […]

President’s Volunteer Service Award

The City of Heath has become a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award What is the President’s Volunteer Service Award? The President’s Volunteer Service Award is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation on behalf of the President of the United States to recognize the best in American spirit, and […]

Annual Independence Day and Popsicles in the Park on July 4

For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Thursday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable seat for viewing, expect an inspiring scene as Laurence Drive is drenched in red, white and blue […]

Heath Ranks as Safest City in the Area

Heath was found to be the safest City in the Rockwall-Rowlett area, based on a recent data analysis by The Dallas Morning News that measured levels of burglaries and aggravated assaults. Neighbor watchfulness and a great Department Public of Safety support this ranking. Residents of Darr Estates talk about what makes their neighborhood and the […]