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Annual Maintenance Program Helps Extend Life of NRH Streets


Street maintenance is coming to a location near you! During their meeting this week, the NRH City Council approved $2.72 million in preventive street maintenance projects, which is more than double the budget for last year’s street maintenance program. 21 streets will receive an asphalt overlay and 17 streets will have sections of concrete replaced. 42 streets will have an asphalt slurry seal or microsurfacing treatment applied. 45 streets will receive asphalt or concrete crack seal treatment. (The city’s crack sealing method is significantly less noticeable than TxDOT’s method recently used on Davis Blvd.)


Much of the work will take place this summer and fall. Affected residents will receive notification from the city prior to work on their street. This preventive maintenance helps to extend the life expectancy of the pavement and keeps the city from having to pay higher costs for more extensive street repairs in the future. Please visit our website for more information about the city's Preventive Street Maintenance Program


Please note, the annual Preventive Street Maintenance Program is in addition to the $49 million Street Bond Program that was approved by voters in 2020. 27 streets are being reconstructed through the bond program including Bedford Euless Road, Glenview Drive, Iron Horse Blvd., Lariat Trail, Chapman and others. Please visit our website for more information about the 2020 Street Bond Program.


Questions regarding street work can be directed to the Public Works Street Division at 814-427-6460 or by email.

Vote Early through May 2


Early voting continues through May 2 for the North Richland Hills City Charter Election and City Council Election. Elections for Keller ISD Board of Trustees and Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees will also be on the ballot for some NRH residents. Be sure to review your sample ballot and learn about each of the 26 City Charter amendments before you go!


Voting is taking place at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., the former Bursey Senior Center, 7301 Bursey Rd., and other locations in Tarrant County. NRH voters can cast their ballot at any Tarrant County polling location. Due to construction on Glenview Drive, the Dan Echols Center is not a polling location for this election. Nearby polling locations for residents on that side of town include Haltom City Senior Center, 3201 Friendly Lane and Haltom City Library, 4809 Haltom Rd.


Early Voting hours are:

  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 29
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 30
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Tuesday, May 1 – 2


If you have questions, please reach out to the City Secretary's Office at 817-427-6060 or by email.

Wild Fork Foods Now Open


Wild Fork Foods recently opened at 8609 Davis Blvd., just north of Dutch Bros Coffee. We heard that they had a record-breaking crowd on their first weekend! The meat and seafood market offers a large selection of high-quality products for pickup or delivery, featuring over 700 items including beef, steaks, chicken, seafood, pork, lamb, specialty meats and more. Unlike traditional freezing methods, Wild Fork blast freezes their products at -40 °F to maintain peak freshness, reduce crystallization, seal in vitamins and minerals, and lock in taste and tenderness. Their extensive protein selection offers grass-fed, organic, wild-caught and antibiotic-free options. You can learn more about the unique grocer at wildforkfoods.com.

Property Value Protest Deadline Extended


The Tarrant Appraisal District has extended the deadline for protesting 2023 property values, after many property owners have been unable to access TAD's website this week. A notice posted today atop the homepage of TAD.org states: "Any 2023 protests filed after May 15 but before May 30, 2023 will be considered a timely filed protest this year."  


Annual property value notices were mailed to all Tarrant County homeowners earlier this month. If you need help understanding your notice, please review the city's website for helpful information. It’s important to remember that the Taxable Value is the number used to calculate your tax bill, NOT the Market Value.


If you moved to a new home or turned 65 in the past year, be sure to submit an application to the Tarrant Appraisal District for your homestead and/or senior exemptions. You will only need to apply once. After your exemptions are in place, if you remain in the same home, they will carry forward each year.


Annual property tax bills are mailed each October, after cities, counties, school districts and other taxing entities have adopted their budgets and tax rates. Public hearings for the City’s budget and tax rate will be held before the City Council in late August/early September. You can sign up for City Council Meeting notifications online at www.nrhtx.com/notify. It’s important to know that in 2019, state legislators enacted Senate Bill 2, which requires cities and counties to get voter approval if they want to raise the annual property tax revenue they collect from existing properties by more than 3.5%.


Additional information and helpful links can be found on the city's website.

Upcoming Events


Sounds of Spring Concert Series

The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues each Friday through May 12 at 7:00 p.m. on the plaza in front of City Hall. Admission is free. Seating is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for each concert.


Round the Town with Oscar

Join Mayor Oscar Trevino on his monthly bicycle ride through North Richland Hills! The May ride will take place on Tuesday, May 2, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Cross Timbers Park, 7680 Douglas Ln. This is a 9.2-mile, family-friendly ride and is open to all ages. We will also have a walk option for those who do not ride, with city staff leading a one- to two-mile walk around Cross Timbers Park. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and be active in NRH. Visit www.nrhtx.com/roundthetown for additional information.


Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is the annual nationwide celebration promoting the joy of reading through comics. Stop by the NRH Library on Saturday, May 6, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to enjoy family-friendly fun with themed activities, costumed characters, a photo booth, and free comics while supplies last.  


Backyard Composting Workshop

Learn about the benefits of composting, designing a pile, container options, effective methods to yield high-quality compost, and how and when to use it at this free workshop by the Tarrant Regional Water District and the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association, hosted in partnership with Keep NRH Beautiful. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the NRH Library. Please visit the Library's website to register in advance.


CPR Class

Learn CPR and save a life! The NRH Fire Department conducts CPR classes each month for the community. The next class will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Visit www.nrhtx.com/cpr for more information.

High Grass

Monthly Good Neighbor Tip: Lawns


Spring has sprung; and so has the grass. Please be a good neighbor — mow your lawn regularly. When a lawn is neglected, it reflects negatively on the neighborhood and can become a health and safety hazard. Overgrown grass and weeds attract insects and rodents and can provide fuel for fires during dry months. City ordinance requires you to keep your lawn under 10 inches. Please visit www.nrhtx.com/codecompliance or call 817-427-6663 for more information. 

City of North Richland Hills 
 4301 City Point Dr.,
 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-427-6000 
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