September 27 was a Red Letter Day in Heath as many years of work by past and present leaders culminated in the Grand Opening of Tom Thumb. This achievement brings quality and convenience to Heath citizens, and keeps sales tax dollars in Heath that have been leaking to surrounding cities. Also coming to the new […]
Water use in Heath has soared with the summer temperatures as residents try to keep lawns green, plants and flowers alive, and pools filled. That means utility bills have also increased for most customers. Average consumption citywide more than doubled from June to July, and increased again in August, as shown below. While this summer […]
The contractor building FM-1140 (Smirl Drive) is scheduled to reconstruct the Mariah Bay and Cove Ridge Subdivision entry roads beginning Monday, September 9. The Mariah Bay entrance is scheduled to be reconstructed beginning Monday, September 9 and be complete Wednesday, September 11. The Cove Ridge entrance is scheduled to be reconstructed beginning Thursday, September 12 […]
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to wet weather construction will now begin on Thursday, August 29. Contractors will be working along FM-740 between CVS and Rockwall-Heath High School on Tuesday, August 27, between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only one lane will be shut down for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, but it’s always good […]
The Heath Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for a 12-week Citizen’s DPS Academy that will begin in September. Classes will be held at City Hall once a week during the evenings and offer a unique opportunity to learn how the Heath DPS operates differently from traditional departments with officers who are triple-certified as […]
New laws from the 86th Texas Legislative Session taking effect on September 1 may have a dramatic impact on cities, HOA’s and homeowners. Specific changes involve: * The ability of a city or HOA to regulate building materials; * The development process and a new “30-day” shot clock; and * Annexation regulations A 2019 Legislative […]
New laws from the 86th Texas Legislative Session taking effect on September 1 may have a dramatic impact on cities, HOA’s and homeowners. Specific changes involve: The ability of a city or HOA to regulate building materials; The development process and a new “30-day” shot clock; and Annexation regulations Item 11 on the agenda for […]
Rockwall County has topped a ranking of the Dallas-Fort Worth area counties where a person’s dollar could go the furthest. Additionally, Rockwall County ranked No. 1 in the state of Texas and No. 4 nationwide for spending power. The study conducted by Smart Asset uses a purchasing power index that is calculated by an area’s […]
Farm to Market (FM) 1140 (Smirl Drive) will be temporarily converted to one lane between Darr Road and Terry Lane starting this Saturday, June 29. North and southbound traffic will alternate through this location with the assistance of traffic signals. This configuration is expected to last through August 24 and is needed to construct a […]
TXDOT is applying a seal coat surface to FM-740 South, today, June 20, from the Hubbard Drive/FM-740 intersection, past the Heath City limits (towards the City of Forney). The contractor is schedule to complete the work within the City of Heath today.
The vision for a high-end Farmers Market in Heath is now a reality with Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development Company accepting the opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of this exciting new community amenity. Rob Whittle of Heath Golf & Yacht Club and Whittle Development presented Heath City Councilman Frank New and […]
City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan at the June 11 meeting for a location within the Tom Thumb retail center area. Chase is going beyond the required with its landscaping, trees and a trail connection to provide pedestrian access to the shopping center area. This is right in line with […]
