Heath Welcomes John Hernandez as City Engineer

John Hernandez, PE, RPLS, sUAS, has joined the City of Heath as City Engineer, bringing more than two decades of experience leading the planning, design and delivery of public infrastructure projects. A licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, California and Oklahoma, and a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas and California, Hernandez has successfully managed multimillion-dollar […]

Loaner Life Jacket Station at Terry Park Opens

The City of Heath has announced the opening of a new Loaner Life Jacket Station at Terry Park, providing residents and visitors with free access to U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets to help make water recreation safer. The station was installed through a partnership with Cook Children’s, whose Lifeguard Your Child injury prevention initiative works […]

TERRY LANE REHABILITATION

The Terry Lane Rehabilitation Project is now complete, and work is moving forward on the new sidewalk.

GOV. GREG ABOTT CONGRATULATES THE CITY

Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Heath upon receipt of Music Friendly Texas Community Certification. “Congratulations to the City of Heath, the 97th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community,” said Governor Greg Abbott in a recent news release regarding the City becoming a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community! “This recognition highlights Heath’s commitment to strengthening […]

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & DERBY WINNERS

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Independence Day Parade award winners!

SECTION OF MCDONALD ROAD TEMPORARILY CLOSED

PROJECT UPDATE: 06/10/26 – 3:30 pm. The repair to the McDonald Road culvert has been completed, and the road is now open to traffic. Original Post: A culvert on McDonald Road has collapsed due to heavy rains. That section of McDonald has been closed. See map below for vicinity of the failure. Barricades are in place. […]

TOWNE CENTER PARK RENOVATION

A Grand Opening for Towne Center Park will be held on July 4, immediately after the City’s July 4 parade.

City Welcomes Zack King, AICP, as Director of Planning & Development

The City of Heath welcomes Zack King, AICP, as Director of Planning and Development. Bringing more than seven years of progressive municipal planning experience, King joins the organization with a strong background in strategic development, customer service and process improvement. In his role with the City, King will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for […]

IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING YOUR PROPERTY DRAINAGE EASEMENTS

Maintaining you property drainage easement helps keep our community safer, water cleaner and ecosystems healthier. A drainage easement is a portion of your private property that is reserved for managing stormwater. You still own the land, but it must remain unobstructed so rainwater can flow safely through. Drainage easements are often grassy swales, drainage ditches, […]

JOIN US FOR TACOS AND TEXSCAPE

The City recognizes National Water Conservation Month by kicking off our new local campaign! Join us for the first Conserve 2 Preserve session of Earth-Kind® techniques, specifically designed for your Texas landscape. When: Thursday, April 16 | 6:00pm to 7:30pm Where: City Hall Community Room This is a Free Event Enjoy delicious complimentary tacos from […]

ROCKWALL COUNTY THOROUGHFARE PLAN INPUT REQUESTED

Rockwall County is updating its Thoroughfare Plan and seeks your input on transportation issues and needs throughout the County at a Town Hall Meeting on March 31, 6:30-8 p.m. at Chandlers Landing Yacht Club – 501 Yacht Clube Dr., Rockwall, TX 75032. A second Town Hall Meeting will be held on April 1, 6:30-8 p.m. […]

TWICE PER WEEK WATERING SCHEDULE UPDATED

The City of Heath has updated the twice-per-week irrigation schedule to better manage water use, especially during the high-demand summer months. With a daily water supply capacity of 6.5 million gallons, the adjustment will help distribute usage more evenly throughout the week. Under the new schedule: Yellow Zone customers may water on Tuesdays and Saturdays. […]

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