We are excited to share that B&B Theatres North Richland Hills 8 is opening on Thursday, Jan. 19. Located at 8380 Davis Blvd. (the former Alamo Drafthouse site), B&B will feature matinee pricing (showtimes before 4 p.m.), Senior (60+) discounted tickets and their “Backstage Pass” Loyalty program offering Treat Yourself Tuesday ($5 tickets) and free refills on large popcorns and sodas! Along with a traditional concession menu, B&B also offers made-to-order flatbreads, burgers, onion rings and more. You can learn more about B&B Theatres and see showtimes at www.bbtheatres.com or by downloading their mobile app.

TEXRail is celebrating is 4th anniversary with free rides now through Monday, Jan. 16! Bring the family and take the train from the Iron Horse or Smithfield station in North Richland Hills to downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine Main Street or DFW Airport. You can find the TEXRail schedule at https://ridetrinitymetro.org/texrail-schedule/.

TEXRail ridership set an all-time high for monthly rides in December 2022 with 61,689 passengers.

As another year gets underway, we share our appreciation for our city staff and all they were able to accomplish in 2022. We recently looked back at some of our biggest moments from the year in a series of short videos posted on our social media pages and the city's website. They included highlights from public safety, development, parks and library, street improvements and more. If you didn't get the chance to view our 2022 Year in Review, we invite you to take a look: www.nrhtx.com/YIR.

Several changes to the NRH City Charter are under consideration to bring the document up to date with current state and federal laws, as well as best practices among cities. The City Charter is a legal document that describes the city’s boundaries, form of government and general powers; establishes its administrative structure; establishes the authority for granting of franchises and other functions; and provides for controls such as initiative, referendum, and recall. The North Richland Hills City Charter was originally adopted in 1964 and was last amended in 2001.

The City Council recently appointed a Charter Review Task Force to review portions of the Charter that were identified by city staff as being in conflict with state and federal laws or current best practices. These include sections related to Civil Service, Planning & Zoning, Municipal Court, City Secretary and City Council. The Task Force, which includes three council members and eight residents, met in November and December and forwarded recommendations to the City Council for consideration. City Council is considering the recommendations for a possible City Charter Amendment Election in May 2023. Watch for more information in future newsletters and on the city’s website.

The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is partnering with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection for a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 14. The clinic will take place at the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center from 10 a.m. to noon. It will include: $5 rabies shots, $10 City registration and $30 microchips. Please visit http://www.texasforthem.org/hours-locations/vaccinations/ or contact the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center at 817-427-6570 for additional information. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers for their safety.

City Hall and other non-emergency city services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes Municipal Court, Library, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center, Senior Center and Richland Tennis Center. The NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course will be open. Garbage and recycling collections will not be impacted by the holiday.