IDENTIFYING AND DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE FUTURE

Many options continue to be pursued by City of Heath staff and its engineering consultants to identify and secure future water resources to lessen the conservation burden on existing citizens.

WASTE COLLECTIONS TO EXPAND COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Waste Collections will expand its trash and recycling collection schedule in Heath from three days to five days, beginning May 6.

TOWNE CENTER PARK RENOVATION

Towne Center Park will be closed beginning April 1 to organized field activities including team practices and games, with the exception of remaining Rockwall ISD field events through the end of the school year.

Heath has been ranked the 7th Safest City in Texas for 2024

BASED ON CRIME DATA The annual ranking is compiled by Safewise.com based upon crime statistics data, including car burglaries. Thank you to our Heath Department of Public Safety for all they do to protect our community, and to every citizen who does their part to keep their family, vehicles and property safe. See the full […]

City Upgrading Water Meter Infrastructure

Phase 1 of the installation of the upgraded Advanced Metering Infrastructure has begun and encompasses the installation of 3,021 new water meters at City of Heath utility customer properties.

CITY UPDATE: WATER & BUILDING MORATORIUM

The City Council adopted an updated Landscape and Irrigation System Ordinance that promotes water conservation at the March 12 meeting.

UTILITY BILL BY MAIL DELAY UPDATE

The March City of Heath utility bills were delayed by the mailing service, with many customers just getting their bills yesterday or today (03/07/24). As a result, the due date for customers who pay manually by mail or dropping off at City Hall has been extended until April 10. There will be NO penalties or […]

THE CITY OF HEATH WELCOMES BRYAN CREED AS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Bryan Creed has joined the City of Heath as Director of Public Works, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the utilities/public works industry. Creed comes to Heath from the Town of Sunnyvale, where he was Director of Public works since 2016. He was also Director of Public Utilities for the City of Commerce […]

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water “Protection of public health and […]

CITY OF HEATH NAMES KEVIN LASHER, AICP, AS CITY MANAGER

The Heath City Council named Kevin Lasher, AICP, as City Manager at the January 23 meeting with his new role effective immediately. 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 managed and directed the City’s Planning […]

WATER UPDATE 01.12.24

The City Council approved a purchase and installment agreement for Phase 1 of the upgraded Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program at its January 9th meeting…

Waste Collection Fees Increased to Address Inflation

The City’s trash/recycling and household hazardous waste collection providers requested a rate increase effective February 1 due to inflation-related cost increases as reflected in the Consumer Price Index for the DFW area. The City’s 2024 Fee Schedule has been amended to accommodate this request. The residential base rate for solid waste collection will increase from […]