JULY 2024

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. DOWNLOAD PDF NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2024

A new PATH initiative to SOW Heath with Texas native, drought tolerant wildflowers is underway! The first planting is scheduled for August 20 in three sites and will be done by volunteers and staff under the direction of 38-year Heath resident and wildflower expert, Jerry Shippe. Mr. Shippe has owned The Plant Place in Dallas […]

MAY 2024

City Launches New Technology to Enhance Customer Service and Efficiency The City is tapping into new technology to improve efficiency and enhance customer service. DOWNLOAD PDF NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2024

The City of Heath invites you to its traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run on March 30 at Towne Center Park. Use the QR code to register in advance. Proceeds benefit the parks and trails system of Heath! DOWNLOAD PDF NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2024

City Names Kevin Lasher, AICP, as City Manager The Heath City Council named Kevin Lasher, AICP, as City Manager at the January 23 meeting. Lasher joined the City of Heath in 2017 as Director of Planning and was promoted to Assistant City Manager in 2018. During his seven-year tenure, Lasher has directed the City’s Planning […]

FEBRUARY 2024

CITY BREAKS GROUND ON PLAZA PARK IN THE HEART OF TOWN The City of Heath hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on December 13 for a plaza park at FM 740/FM 550/FM 549 that will provide more open space and a beautiful entry feature for the downtown area. DOWNLOAD PDF NEWSLETTER

JANUARY 2024

A Message From Mayor Kelson Elam In 2023, the City Council approved a $12-million-dollar renovation of Town Center Park with amenities such as pickle ball courts and a showcase for drought-tolerant vegetation (illustrated above). We also broke ground on the new plaza park at the corner of the Tom Thumb/Towne Center to provide more open […]

DECEMBER 2023

Holiday Message from the City Manager With fall in full swing, I want to take the time to wish you all a happy holiday season! This season is always such a great time to reflect on accomplishments and lessons learned, while gearing up to set goals for the year ahead. It’s also a great time […]

NOVEMBER 2023

Heath Adopts FY 2023-2024 City Budget: Sixth Consecutive Year Tax Rate is Lowered The City Council adopted the FY 2023-2024 City of Heath Annual Budget at the Regular City Council meeting on September 26 following months of work held in open meetings and a Public Hearing on September 25. DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER (PDF)

OCTOBER 2023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN HEATH Hosted by Heath Department of Public Safety Celebrate with friends and neighbors at our place on Tuesday October 3, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Enjoy complimentary hamburgers and fries from the In & Out Burger Truck. We’ll have a DJ and music along with inflatables and kid’s activities. DOWNLOAD THE NEWSLETTER […]

SEPTEMBER 2023

HEATH DPS RECOGNIZED FOR SAVING LIFE OF TODDLER Heath Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Brandon Seery presented the Life Saving Award to Heath DPS Shift B for their heroic actions on June 25. The officers were dispatched to the Cedar Glen Estates neighborhood in reference to a drowning. Dispatch advised that a 2-year-old child […]

AUGUST 2023

WATER EMERGENCY CAUSED BY EQUIPMENT FAILURE TRIGGERS STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS Stage 2 water restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Please monitor the City’s website, Facebook and Twitter for updates. Notices of any significant changes will also be sent via the City’s utility billing notification system. Water conservation was expected to be critical […]