Today, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the governing body that oversees the electric grid in Texas, is asking all Texans to limit and reduce their electric use this afternoon and through the evening. Citing a combination of high generation outages and higher-than-forecasted demand caused by a stalled cold front over Texas, ERCOT is […]
Atmos Energy Reminds Everyone to Call 811 Before Any Digging Project Since 2008, April has been designated National Safe Digging Month to encourage safe digging practices for any project. Following historic winter storms, gusty winds, hail, and flooding that may have caused significant tree and landscape damage in some areas, Atmos Energy reminds all residents […]
The City of Heath has been at work to beautify the main corridor through the City within the FM-740 medians from CVS to the Tom Thumb retail center. A bid for 88 trees, including Cedar Elms, Red Oaks, Shumard Oaks and red and pink Crepe Myrtle trees, was awarded in March for planting this spring […]
The Heart of Heath Bicycle Tour is Easter Saturday, April 3, 2021. Starting and finishing in Towne Center Park. Celebrating hometown Spring fun & fitness safely! Register today.
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration resulting from last week’s winter storms. The declaration covers 77 Texas counties, including Rockwall County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to provide financial […]
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, a contractor for the City of Heath will be repairing a fire hydrant within The Moraine Subdivision. The City will have to turn off the water within the entire subdivision to make the repair. Water will be turned off beginning at 9am for approximately 4 to 6 […]
As the temperatures begin to warm again, we understand many critical mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler and electrical repairs will be needed. Even emergency repairs already made should be permitted. The City of Heath is waiving the permit fees for any Winter Storm Remediation work. This fee waiver is effective February 16 and will last until […]
Beginning at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 23, a contractor for the City of Heath will be making a water valve repair at Berkshire and Yorkshire. Fifteen (15) homes will be without water: 135 Berkshire and 177 Berkshire to 221 Berkshire. This is a normal water line repair and there is no need to boil water. […]
In a time where many are at their most vulnerable, there will be people who try to take advantage of that emotion. The Texas Department of Insurance offers tips here on how to avoid problems. Also, never give out sensitive information, such as your social security number.
Additional Federal Funding Available to Rockwall County Individuals and Businesses FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the State of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by last week’s severe winter storm. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in counties throughout Texas […]
