Family 4th Fireworks Show
The Northeast Tarrant Chamber invites you to its annual Family 4th Fireworks Show on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Attendees will enjoy dazzling fireworks plus a simultaneous drone show from 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. The fireworks can be viewed from the parking lots of BISD Plaza, 6351 Boulevard 26 in NRH and Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway Ave. in Haltom City. Parking is first-come, first-served. Vehicles will not be allowed to park along the street.
This year’s event will not include pre-fireworks activities. No outdoor cooking or grilling devices, no alcohol and no personal fireworks are permitted. Questions about this event may be directed to the NE Tarrant Chamber at 817-281-9376 or info@netarrant.org.
Fireworks at NRH2O - July 10 and Aug 7
For more summer fireworks, visit NRH2O Family Water Park on Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 7. Fireworks will light up the sky over the park starting at around 9 p.m.
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Reminder: Setting Off Fireworks Prohibited
Please leave fireworks to the professionals. Setting off fireworks yourself is prohibited in North Richland Hills and can result in a fine of up to $2,000. If you see someone shooting off illegal fireworks, give dispatch a call at 817-281-1000.
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Holiday Closures, Collection Schedules
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. NRH Municipal Court, Library, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center and Richland Tennis Center will also be closed. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O Family Water Park will be open.
Since the July 4 holiday falls on Sunday this year, garbage and recycling schedules will not be impacted. Collections will be made on your usual days.
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NE Tarrant County Vaccine, Testing Sites Closing
Wednesday, June 30, is the last day that the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be open at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr. Hours on Wednesday are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday is also the last day that the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will be open at Tarrant County’s Northeast Annex at 837 Brown Trail, Bedford. Wednesday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Anyone wanting a COVID-19 vaccine or test after these locations close is encouraged to contact their doctor's office, pharmacy, or Tarrant County's COVID-19 hotline at 817-248-6299.
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City Departments Earn State Recognitions
North Richland Hills city employees are committed to providing professional municipal services and improving government services and delivery. Their dedication is reflected in the many accreditations, awards and honors received for excellence in their respective fields. NRH city departments recently recognized include:
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City Secretary's Office
The NRH City Secretary’s Office was recently presented the Texas Municipal Clerk’s Office Achievement of Excellence Award. Out of 595 cities in Texas, NRH was one of only 43 awarded this distinction. To earn this award, a City Secretary’s Office must demonstrate that they have met or exceeded statutory requirements and best practices in 12 areas including records management, government transparency, open meetings, elections, training and more. Pictured left to right with the award are City Secretary / Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson, Mayor Oscar Trevino, Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson and Records Analyst Lisandra Leal. Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work.
Library
For the sixth consecutive year, the NRH Library was awarded the Texas Achievement in Library Excellence. This year, only 56 libraries out of 568 were awarded this honor. This illustrates that your NRH Library is in the top 10% of public libraries in Texas. Congratulations to the entire staff at the Library.
Texas Library Association also presented NRH Library Director Cecilia Barham with the Jack Alton Strawn Standing TALL Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership. Please join us in congratulating Cecilia on this great recognition.
Fleet Services
The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition has recognized North Richland Hills with a Bronze Level Fleet Recognition Award and a Shining Star Award for efforts to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The National Association of Fleet Administrators also recognized North Richland Hills as one of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas. This is the fourth year that North Richland Hills has been included in the top 100, coming in at #71.
Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful
Keep NRH Beautiful was named a Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful. Only 70 of the 300 Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates earned Gold Star recognition for going above and beyond the established requirements. Keep NRH Beautiful also earned the Sustained Excellence Award from the Governor’s Community Achievement Award Program.
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City Employees Raise $50,000 for United Way
Earlier this week, City of NRH employees presented a check for more than $50,000 to assist the United Way of Tarrant County and its 45 partner agencies in improving the lives of people and families in Tarrant County. You can view the check presentation online.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the campaign and to our 2020 United Way Campaign Committee: Antonio Evangelista, Chair, Elizabeth Copeland, Co-Chair, Ellen Cooper, Former Chair, Jeff Arnold, Brittany Bernstein, Cheryl Booth, Tracy Brown, Bryon Bustamante, Emily Cleveland, Kathy Corley, Brandon Farner, Cindy Garvin, Samantha Gibson, Sarah Green, Christy Hardy, Paulette Hartman, Chelsea McClain, Andrea Odean, Dustin Orazi, Bianca Ortiz, Billy Owens, Candice Simmons, Rachel Smith, Brian Thomas and Chad Van Steenberg.
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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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