Rufe Snow to Close Oct. 3 - 5 for TEXRail Improvements
TEXRail will be closing all lanes of Rufe Snow Drive at the railroad crossing just north of Iron Horse Boulevard from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5. The closure will allow contractors to replace the railroad tracks that cross the road. If you travel on Rufe Snow Drive, be prepared to take an alternate route to avoid delays.
Traffic will be detoured via Mid Cities and Iron Horse Boulevard. While driveway access will remain open to businesses along Rufe Snow Drive,
there will be absolutely no through traffic. Cars proceeding on Rufe Snow will encounter roadblocks at the railroad crossing and will be forced to u-turn. If you must travel Rufe Snow, please follow the detour and expect delays.
Contractors will be working round the clock to complete the work during the specified time period.
The Cotton Belt hike and bike trail will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists during this work. Find more information about TEXRail and sign up for construction updates at www.texrail.com.
Enjoy Free Concert & Laser Light Show at City Hall
A laser light and music spectacular is coming to North Richland Hills on
Saturday, October 7. The Beatles tribute band, The Eggmen, will kick off the fun at 7 p.m. in front of City Hall at 4301 City Point Drive. The 90-minute concert will conclude with a 20-minute laser light show presented by Laser Spectacles of Austin. Food trucks will be on-site, and music lovers of all ages are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to relax picnic-style under the stars for this free, outdoor, family-friendly concert. Please call the Parks Department at 817-427-6620 with any questions.
Visit a Fire Station During Fire Prevention Week
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the North Richland Hills Fire Department during the second week of October. The Fire Department invites you to stop by a fire station near you to visit and learn more about fire prevention and safety. Stations will be open for tours between 4 and 7 p.m. as follows:
Oct. 10, Fire Station #1, 8001 Shadywood Ln.
Oct. 10, Fire Station #2, 4001 Rufe Snow Dr.
Oct. 11, Fire Station #3, 5328 Davis Blvd.
Oct. 12, Fire Station #4, 7245 Hightower Dr.
Oct. 13, Fire Station #5, 7202 Dick Fisher Dr. N.
At each location, a fire engine and ambulance will be on display and children can learn about fire safety in an inflatable fire house. Hot dogs, chips and water will be provided. Please contact Fire Administration at 817-427-6900 with any questions.
Behind the Book: Alice Hoffman
The NRH Library will welcome New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman on Wednesday, October 11. Ms. Hoffman will visit to release her newest book The Rules of Magic, a spellbinding prequel to her best seller Practical Magic. A ticketed reception will be held from Noon to12:45 p.m. and a free speaking engagement will take place at 1:00 p.m. A book signing will immediately follow. Please visit
Joan and Timmy are waiting to meet you at the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center located
at 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard. Visit www.nrhtx.com/aarc to see more pets currently available for adoption.
