City Council Special Election
North Richland Hills is holding a special election on Nov. 8 to fill an unexpired term for City Council Place 5. Candidates are: Jared Ross, Paul Epperley, Blake Vaughn and Joey Ballard. The person duly elected shall serve the remainder of the term, which expires in May 2023. To review each candidate’s application form, visit www.nrhtx.com/election and click on Candidate Filings/Finance Reports. You are welcome to contact each candidate directly to learn more about them.
Birdville ISD bond propositions and several county and state offices will also be on the Nov. 8 ballot. You can look up your sample ballot at www.tarrantcounty.com/elections. Early voting will take place Oct. 24 through Nov. 4 across Tarrant County. Nearby locations include:
- Former Bursey Road Senior Center, 7301 Bursey Rd.;
- St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 4517 Rufe Snow Dr.;
- Northeast Courthouse, 645 Grapevine Hwy;
- Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, 828 W. Harwood Rd.
If needed, a runoff election would take place on Dec. 13. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-427-6060 or citysecretary@nrhtx.com with any questions.
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2 Elected to Texas Municipal League Board
North Richland Hills Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez was named president-elect of the Texas Municipal League (TML) during the organization’s annual conference, which was held in San Antonio last week. He is the first official from North Richland Hills to serve as TML president-elect. Following a one-year term, he will become president of TML in October 2023. NRH City Secretary / Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson was also appointed as the Texas Municipal Clerks Association’s Affiliate Director on the TML Board. She will serve a two-year term.
The Texas Municipal League is a statewide association that represents the interests of Texas cities at the state and federal level. TML also facilitates the exchange of information among 1,174 member cities across the state. Guided by its purpose statement — Empowering Texas cities to serve their cities — the League provides legislative, legal, and training services to city governments.
TML is governed by a Board of Directors made up of: president and president-elect; regional directors, one from each of the League’s 15 sub-state regions; affiliate directors, one from each of the League’s 21 affiliates; eight at-large directors, one from each of the state’s largest cities; all past presidents still in municipal office; and two ex officio directors, one from each of the TML risk pools.
Mr. Rodriguez was first elected to the TML Board in December 2019 as the regional director for Region 8, which includes 125 cities in Tarrant, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, and Wise counties.
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Annual Development Report Wins Award
Congratulations to our economic development team on receiving a Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council for the city’s 2021 Annual Development Report. The report is a resource that details development-related activity over the course of 12 months and includes transportation highlights, commercial projects, and residential projects in North Richland Hills. The report is a testament to our community, leadership and staff for all of their hard work.
While the report is a culmination of information and activities from many city departments, we specifically want to recognize Elizabeth Copeland, Economic Development Analyst who creates the report each year. To learn more about the annual report, visit https://www.nrhed.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=160. |
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Upcoming Library Events
Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest - The Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest is returning to the North Richland Hills Library this Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet bestselling and local young adult authors for free at this community-favorite annual event. It's a fun-filled day for teens to mingle with other readers, listen to panel discussions, attend creative workshops, have books signed, and enjoy a free lunch while supplies last. Please visit the Library's website for more information.
Behind the Book with Nelson DeMille - Join us in welcoming New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille to the North Richland Hills Library on Thursday, Oct. 27 to celebrate the release of his latest book, The Maze. Inspired by and based on the actual and still unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, The Maze takes the reader on a dangerous hunt for an apparent serial killer with all the signature humor, investigative skills, and shocking plot twists that are the trademark of Nelson DeMille. Mr. DeMille will begin speaking at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Visit the Library's website for more information.
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Upcoming Public Safety Events
There are two opportunities this weekend to meet and visit with first responders who serve our community.
Coffee with Cops - Stop by McDonald's at 8549 Davis Blvd. between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 15 for conversation and complimentary coffee with officers from the NRH Police Department.
Fire Department Open House - Join the Fire Department between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 for an open house at Fire Station 5. There will be food, fun, and activities for all ages. Station 5 is located off Mid-Cities Boulevard at 7202 Dick Fisher Drive.
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Senior Center Arts & Crafts Fair
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the NRH Senior Center Arts & Crafts Fair. This event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. More than 60 local crafters will be participating. View the event flyer for more information and contact the NRH Senior Center at 817-427-6695 if you have questions.
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City of North Richland Hills
4301 City Point Dr.,
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-427-6000
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