At their January 23, meeting, the North Richland Hills City Council appointed Mike Benton to serve the remaining term for Council Member David Whitson who recently decided to retire.
Mr. Benton has served as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission since 2005. He is a long-time resident of North Richland Hills and teaches construction technology at the Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced Learning.
Council Members expressed their appreciation for Mr. Whitson, who served 15 years in City Council Place 5. Mr. Whitson has given more than 23 years of volunteer service to the city, having previously served on the Cable Television Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
During their January 23 meeting, the City Council approved plans for the annual Preventive Street Maintenance Program. The program includes $1.8 million in projects, which will improve nearly 10% of the 543 lane miles of city streets. While the majority of work will be on residential streets, the program also includes asphalt overlays on: Harwood Road, between Boulevard 26 and Bob Street; Browning Drive, between Rufe Snow Drive and the railroad tracks; and Liberty Way, between Holiday Lane and Iron Horse Boulevard. A complete list of streets to be improved through the program is available on the city's website.
The goal of the program is to preserve and extend the life of our city streets. Some lane closures will be required in conjunction with this work. Affected residents will receive notification from the city prior to any lane closures on their street. The city urges drivers to use caution and obey warning signs when work crews are in the area. Questions about the annual street maintenance program may be directed to the NRH Public Works Department at 817-427-6460.
Free Spring Gardening Seminar to be held Feb. 4
The Common Ground Community Garden and Keep NRH Beautiful invite you to the 2017 Spring Gardening Seminar starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, in the Community Room at the NRH Library.
At this free seminar, master gardeners and Assistant Parks Superintendent Tanner Arwine will share information on a variety of topics including vegetable gardening, unique watering methods, composting, butterflies, bugs and more. Attendees will also have a chance to win door prizes. If you have questions, please call Debbie York at 817-427-6651.
Green Valley Pond to be Stocked with Trout on Feb. 10
NRH Fishermen get your poles ready! Texas Parks & Wildlife will stock the pond at Green Valley Community Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, with 1,000 Rainbow Trout fingerlings on February 10. There is no minimum length and a 5 trout daily limit.
Trout anglers will need the $5 Freshwater Fishing Stamp, which is included in all freshwater license packages. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license and don't need to purchase a stamp. Any questions may be directed to the Parks & Recreation Department at 817-427-6620.
Adoptable Pets
Barbie and Rocko are waiting to meet you at NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center located, 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard.
Visit www.nrhtx.com/aarc to see more pets that are currently available for adoption.
