May 9 City of Heath General Election Canceled

The City of Heath General Election scheduled for May 9 was canceled at the March 10 City Council meeting when the unopposed candidates for City Council Places 1, 2, 4 and 6 were declared elected.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 18

The City of Heath will join the City of Rockwall to host the 15th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day rain or shine on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rockwall’s Service Center at 1600 Airport Road in Rockwall. The event is open to City of Heath residents, who must obtain a […]

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City Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Drought & Lake Ray Hubbard Conditions

Nearly 250 people attended the Town Hall Meeting on February 19 to obtain the current information on the drought and Lake Ray Hubbard conditions from the City of Dallas, which owns the water reservoir. The presentation was made by Ken DelRegno, assistant director for Dallas Water Utilities, and all attendees had an opportunity to ask […]

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WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE

Concerns have been expressed to the City about water runoff along the FM 740 median that has frozen and increased driving hazards this past week. During the winter, the City not only turns off the sprinkler systems at each median, but staff also shuts off the water supply to the medians. The water you are […]

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NEW FUN & FIT IN THE PARK IS EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Featuring Heart of Heath 5k, Family Run & Activities for All! The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration on April 4 expands this year to include not only the Heart of Heath 5k, but a new Family Run and fun fitness activities for all ages. Here’s a sampling of what to expect: USATF Certified […]

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Heath Town Hall Meeting: WATER & DROUGHT UPDATE

UPDATED LOCATION: February 19 | 6 p.m. | Community Room @ City Hall The Feb. 19 Town Hall Meeting has been moved FROM CITY HALL TO THE CAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. Information from the City of Dallas regarding Lake Ray Hubbard, drought conditions and a general overview of […]

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City of Heath General Election Set for May 9

The Heath City Council approved a resolution on February 10, 2015 calling a General Election to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 to elect Council Members for Place 1, Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6. Applications for a place on the May 9, 2015 City of Heath General Election ballot may be delivered […]

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Q&A with Mayor Lorne Liechty featured by The Dallas Morning News

Rockwall County mayors recently shared a “state of the address” for their cities with The Dallas Morning News. Here’s what Heath Mayor Lorne Liechty had to say… Q: What are some highlights for Heath this year, and how will they affect the city in 2015? A: We began working on Capital Improvement Plan projects in […]

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Heath CVS Grand Opening This Saturday, Jan 10

The City of Heath and Heath Economic Development Corporation invite you to welcome CVS to our community at the Grand Opening event Saturday, January 10 at 10 a.m. Mayor Lorne Liechty will offer a brief welcoming statement, and CVS has other goodies in store for you! Come celebrate our newest, and first, national retailer!

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Wanted! Vintage photos and stories of Heath

Local resident and Blue Ribbon News staff writer/reporter Austin Wells is compiling a photographic history of Heath and is looking for help! Austin is assembling historic images of Heath and the stories that go with them to include in an upcoming book to be published by Arcadia Publishing, the nation’s leading publisher of local and […]

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City Hall Holiday Hours and Closing

The City of Heath wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas. City hall offices will be closed in observance of this most special holiday at noon on Wednesday and re-open on Monday, December 29. A special thanks to our Heath DPS officers who will continue to serve and protect our community 24/7.

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City of Heath Honors Staff: Kristi Smith Named Employee of the Year

Above, from left: Cody Whaley, Department of Public Safety Employee of the Year; Jennifer Colombo, Administrative Services Employee of the Year; Leisa Price, Public Works Employee of the Year; and City Manager Ed Thatcher. The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2014, including Kristi Smith, who was named Employee of […]

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