MAY 2023

Headline Story City Observes National Public Works Week May 21-27 – CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS The City of Heath will join communities around the country in honoring the employees who play an important role in keeping the community safe and functioning smoothly during National Public Works Week presented May 21-27 by the American […]

APRIL 2023

Headline Story Heath Department of Public Safety receives “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” Award Heath DPS is one of only 191 agencies in Texas to achieve this distinction, representing the top 7 percent statewide.

MARCH 2023

Headline Story THE HEART OF HEATH 5K & 1 MILE FAMILY RUN RETURNS APRIL 8 The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run is Saturday, April 8! Read all the details below.

FEBRUARY 2023

Headline Story HEDC/HMBC Roll Out Targeted Marketing Campaign for The Reserve The board of the Heath Economic Development and Municipal Development Corporations (HEDC/HMBC) has completed its most recent project, the 2022 Towne Center Overlay District Master Plan.

JANUARY 2023

CITY OF HEATH WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES The City of Heath has added new expertise to the Executive Staff Team! Matthew Holzapfel, P.E, has joined as Director of Public Works and Michael Shook is the new Capital Improvements Project Manager. Both professionals bring over four decades of experience in all aspects of municipal government and construction.

DECEMBER 2022

Headline Story HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER And just that like, the year is coming to an end! Before we countdown to the New Year, let’s take a look back at all that we accomplished together during 2022:

NOVEMBER 2022

Headline Story HEATH FARMERS MARKET RETURNS IN OCTOBER The Heath Farmers Market returns in 2022 with an exclusive three-week run offering Fall fun, foods and music. Opening Day was October 15, with remaining markets on October 22 and 29.

October 2022

Headline Story NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN HEATH IS OCTOBER 4 The Department of Public Safety invites you to come enjoy National Night Out IN HEATH at “their house” in the Fire Bay, 200 Laurence Drive, on Tuesday, October 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy complimentary slider and puffy taco dinners served by the local food […]

September 2022

Headline Story MODIFIED STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT AS OF AUGUST 15 City staff provided an in-depth report regarding the current Stage 3 Water Restrictions and why they are necessary at the August 9 City Council meeting.

August 2022

Headline Story DESIGN FIRM SELECTED FOR NEW PASSIVE PARK The City of Heath has selected the consulting firm of la terra studio to develop a design and implementation strategy for the new passive park to be located along FM 740 in front of the Heath Towne Center/Tom Thumb retail center.

July 2022

Headline Story City Councilmembers Take Oath of Office Mayor Kelson Elam, Donna Rolater, Place 3, and Jim Chester, Place 5, took the Oath of Office at the City Council meeting on May 10. Each filed paperwork to appear on the May 7 General Election ballot, but all three were uncontested in their races and the […]

June 2022

Headline Story City Supports Local Child Advocacy Center Mayor Kelson Elam proclaimed April 2022 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Heath during the April 26 meeting to support the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County’s efforts to bring awareness to the crisis. In Rockwall County, child abuse cases reported are up 79% from 2021.