Once a Week Watering Permitted Through End of October 2014 Effective September 1, 2014, to ensure water quality is maintained throughout the water distribution systems, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is recommending its Member Cities and Customers to allow landscape watering once a week with sprinklers or irrigation systems through the end of October […]
Heath City Councilmember Rich Krause was one of 60 elected or appointed City officials from around the state who was named a Leadership Fellow of the Texas Municipal League during an awards ceremony in Austin on August 22. Councilman Krause became a Leadership Fellow upon completing an extensive leadership development program held over the past […]
A tax rate of $0.4266 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Heath, Texas. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or roll back tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearing be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax […]
A mosquito sample taken in The Moraine neighborhood on August 19 tested positive for the West Nile Virus. As a result, ground-based spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the area shown on the map below on Friday, August 22 and Sunday, August 24 after 9 p.m., weather permitting. The City will continue to test for […]
Great news for parents…the new Amy Parks Driveway will be open by the first day of school. The CIP project was designed to improve traffic flow around the school. If you take your kids to school, the most important thing to know is that all carpool drop-off and pick-ups will now be in the back […]
As the temperatures soar, Heath DPS reminds us that even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. And caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids are especially likely to forget. A change in a caregiver’s normal routine is another risk factor. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among […]
An improved water system with the addition of the new northern water tower and upgraded delivery infrastructure has contributed to an improvement in the City’s insurance ratings. As a result, residents and local businesses are advised to contact the insurance providers for a possible savings in their premiums. “The City of Heath has been notified […]
Heath DPS has received reports from citizens regarding a phone scam. The caller will identify themselves as a Sheriff’s Deputy or Police Officer. The caller then tells the citizen that they have failed to show for a jury summons and they will need to pay a fine or be arrested. The caller directs the citizen […]
Continuing a Tradition of Service, Excellence and Honor As we Grow and Improve Dr. Letha Hopkins flunked retirement. After thirty-five years in the public school arena, she should have been ready to kick back, plant a garden, volunteer at church, and play with grandchildren. Not so. She got busy working as a consultant and stepped […]
The City Council meeting was a long, but productive one last night! Council approved moving forward with the CIP projects to improve Myers Road and Crisp Road, with a reduced lane width of 20′ for each. The Mayor authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement for the engineering design of the Jeff […]
TxDOT is reconstructing drainage culverts on FM 740, south of the intersection of Laurence Drive & FM 740. Please be prepared for traffic to be reduced to one lane between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on July 7. Also on July 7, construction will begin on the Pedestrian crossing over Buffalo Creek. The crossing will […]
For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Friday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable seat for viewing, expect an inspiring scene as Laurence Drive is drenched in red, white and blue […]
