The City has received notification that a mosquito in a trap located in the Moraine subdivision has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The area will be sprayed for mosquitos on Thursday, July 25, at 9 p.m. The City of Heath encourages residents to take steps to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses during the hot […]
The enactment of Stage 2 water restrictions yesterday has spurred some good questions and suggestions regarding halting new building permits until our water supply issues can be resolved. It’s not a bad suggestion, and the City did in fact enact a temporary residential and commercial building moratorium on November 14 through March 13, 2024. The […]
The City has received notification that the mosquitoes in our trap in the Buffalo Creek subdivision near the playground have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The area will be sprayed for mosquitos on Thursday, July 18, at 9 p.m. The City of Heath encourages residents to take steps to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses during […]
City of Heath Stage 2 water restrictions are effective immediately due to excessive watering. Watering with an irrigation system or manual hose sprinkler is limited to once per week per the schedule shown in the Stage 2 map below, for all commercial and residential properties. The trigger for enacting Stage 2 is water use that […]
Concrete repairs along Hawk Drive/Chris Cuny will begin Tuesday, July 16, and be completed before school resumes, August 12. One lane of traffic will remain open, but you may want to take detours around the area as shown in the contractor’s maps below: HEATH HAWK DRIVE & LAURENCE DRIVE PHASE 1 – Click for larger […]
Waste Connections will continue to pick up storm-related bulky brush during the next two weeks. Please have any remaining storm brush at your curb by July 29 to qualify for the 50% fee subsidy on cubic yards over the first free 3 cubic yards. It is anticipated that this cleanup and the subsidy will be […]
TxDot has notified Heath DPS concerning road maintenance beginning 6/27/2024 and continuing through Saturday 6/29/2024. The project is a chip/seal coating procedure that will delay traffic in the following locations: FM.1140 – by CVS – to the intersection of FM.740 & FM.1140. FM. 549 at FM.550 to FM. 205. A contractor for TxDOT will be […]
City of Heath Manager Kevin Lasher gives a recap of the 06/25/24 City Council meeting and provides updates on water conservation efforts. Water use is spiking due to increased irrigation during the hot and dry weather. Help conserve and prolong going to Stage 2 (watering 1x per week) by following the schedule shown in the […]
A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction. Adapted plants are not native and not invasive but are able to thrive in the local climate and soil conditions.
Waste Collections reported today that their crews have picked up 4,403 yards (130 truck loads) of brush and limbs during the past 9 days. Waste Connections anticipates completing the remaining areas by the end of next week. The 50% subsidy of any fees for amounts over 3 cubic yards will continue to apply. Crews are […]
Waste Connections is trying to sweep through the city efficiently – so some neighborhoods have not yet seen a collection. They are dealing with more weather delays and trucks/staff under strain. The storm response service to Heath will continue into a third week to complete the cleanup (Week of June 17, 2024). The 50% subsidy […]
The City understands the frustration with the work and cost of cleaning up after the May 28 storm. Subsidizing 50% of the storm bulky brush pickup cost was a quick action to help citizens, but we know the cost is still an unexpected impact to every household. Here are a few facts regarding the emergency […]
