Word on the Streets

June 8, 2023 Update

In the upcoming week, NRH Public Works street maintenance activities can be seen in the following locations:

• Holiday Lane - Crews will begin replacing curb and gutter on Holiday Lane between Janetta and Dick Lewis near Richland High Scho...

Fight the Bite

Mosquito season is here. Learn what steps you should take to reduce the mosquito population.

Notice to Water Customers

UPDATE: The city's online water bill payment system is back online. 

Please contact the Water Office at 817-427-6200 or customerservice@nrhtx.com with any payment questions. 

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Interim Police Chief

Mike Young, a 38-year veteran of the North Richland Hills Police Department, will serve as the city’s Interim Police Chief following the retirement of Police Chief Jimmy Perdue, City Manager Mark Hindman announced on Thursday. 

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Glenview Drive Improvements

Lane closures on Glenview Drive have been extended westward as contractors with Atmos Energy make progress on replacing a 16-inch gas pipeline beneath the roadway. 

Originally between Boulevard 26 and Vance Drive, the lane closures now extend betw...

Special Recognition

Dispatcher Chelsea Duncan was recognized by Tarrant County 9-1-1 District for her efforts during a baby delivery on 9-1-1. 

On May 5, Chelsea Duncan received a 9-1-1 call, "Hi, my wife is about to give birth at home. I don't think we can make...

Oaths of Office

At their May 17 meeting, the City Council canvassed results of the May 6, 2023 election and the oath of office was administered to Council Members Tito Rodriguez, Suzy Compton, Blake Vaughn and Kelvin Deupree. Each was elected to serve a 2-year term on th...

Iron Horse Boulevard Improvements

Construction Contract Awarded for Iron Horse Boulevard West Project

At their May 17, 2023 meeting, the City Council approved a contract with XIT Paving and Construction, Inc., for construction of the Iron Horse Boulevard West Project. This project will rec...

Compliance Court

At the May 8 City Council Meeting, Alan C. Wayland was appointed as the judge and Harris R. Hughey as the associate judge for North Richland Hills Municipal Court of Record Division No. 2, which is our new Code Compliance Court. The Compliance Court was c...

Election

Unofficial Election Results

Tarrant County posted unofficial election results after the polls closed on May 6. The unofficial results show that all propositions to amend the City Charter passed except for Proposition G to remove the requirement that Planni...

Groundbreaking

City officials joined Centurion American Development Group to break ground for the first phase of the City Point commercial district, which will bring new businesses to the community. 

City Point is the 52-acre development under construction on Bo...

Preventive Street Maintenance Program

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 pr...

Property Value Notices

Update: Protest Deadline Extended 

The Tarrant Appraisal District has extended the deadline for protesting property values, after many property owners have been unable to access TAD's website. A notice posted on April 27 atop the homepage...

Bedford Euless Road Improvements

NRH Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Friday, March 31, 2023 Post

Have you seen these vibrant banners hanging up around the city? In April, the City of North Richland Hills will celebrate its 70th Anniversary! During the coming weeks, we will take a historical look back on these 70 years and s...

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The City of North Richland Hills Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2022 were presented to the City Council for acceptance during their March 20 meeting. After roughly 700 hours of review, the independent audit f...

Peppa Pig Theme Park Coming to NRH

View our Peppa Pig Theme Park FAQs

Big things are coming to the former Mountasia Family Fun Center on Boulevard 26, next to NRH2O Family Water Park! The 14-acre site will be redeveloped to make way for a standalone Peppa Pig Theme Park. Designed to be the ...

New Water Meters

During their Feb. 27, 2023 meeting, the NRH City Council approved a contract with Badger Meter Inc., and Atlas Utility Supply Company for the replacement of the city’s 23,000 aging water meters. Installation of the new meters will address outdated infrast...

R-Spirit Awards

Congratulations to Assistant Buyer Xiomara Abad, Senior Network Services Analyst Jeremy Baugh, and Accountant II Andrew MacNeal, winners of the R-SPIRIT Employee of the Year Award and finalists Senior Budget Analyst Jennipher Castellanos, Building Service...

Grand Opening

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 t...

Charter Review Task Force

For the latest Information please visit our webpage on the Charter Amendment Election.

Jan. 10, 2023 Post

Task Force Recommendations

At their Jan. 9, 2023 Work Session, the City Council received recommendations from the Charter Review Task Force on amending ...

2022 Year in Review

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 Post

2023 is just one day away! In our last post for the #NRH22YIR, we’re recapping some of the top stories from the NRH Police and Fire Departments during 2022.

Luka joined NRHPD as the department’s newest K-9. H...

New Traffic Signal

At their Nov. 14, 2022 meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to Bean Electrical Inc. for the construction of the new traffic signal at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Hightower Drive. The construction timing will be dependent upon the deliv...

New K9 Joins NRHPD

TEXRail Parking

Beginning Aug. 15, TEXRail is offering long-term paid parking at five stations, including the Smithfield and Iron Horse stations in North Richland Hills. 

Each station will feature 20 long-term designated spots, marked with corresponding signage c...

Homestead Exemption

North Richland Hills homeowners will be getting some assistance to lessen the impact higher property appraisals will have on their city property tax bill this year. During their June 27, 2022 meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to increase the res...

City Council Mission, Vision & Goals

At a planning session with city leadership staff on May 20 and 21, the City Council reviewed recent accomplishments and priorities and reconfirmed their mission, vision and goals, which serve as a roadmap for the city's future. The mission, vision and goa...

2020 Bond Program

Dec. 15, 2020 Update: 

At their December 14 meeting, the City Council reviewed the schedule for 2020 bond program. Reconstruction of the 27 streets included in the program will be phased in over the next 5 to 7 years. The schedule has been posted ...

City Point Development

Update: Oct. 7. 2020

Ground Breaking

City of North Richland Hills officials joined Centurion American Development Group on Oct. 7, 2020 to break ground for the City Point development. The event was streamed live and is available to watch on the city&apo...

High Grass & Weeds

Spring has sprung and so has the grass. Please be a good neighbor and 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 ro...

Swimming Pools

While owning a swimming pool or hot tub can be fun, it also comes with responsibility. Please be a good neighbor and properly maintain it. 

When a pool is neglected, it becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus and ot...

Fences

Fences provide us with a sense of privacy and security. They may also reduce noise and enhance the appearance of a property. Deteriorating fences may give unwanted persons access to your property or allow pets to escape and roam the neighborhood. Please b...

Junk & Debris

Old furniture, appliances, car parts, tires, tree limbs, scrap metal, building materials and other discarded items should not be stored in your yard or driveway. It is not only unattractive, it can become a breeding ground for insects and rodents and a sa...

Parking on Lawn

 The lawn around your home provides many benefits. It helps protect the soil from erosion, enhances the beauty of your property and provides a safe place your family to play. It is not intended to be an extra parking space. Please be a good neigh...

Junk Vehicles

When a wrecked or dismantled vehicle sits in your driveway for an extended period of time, it becomes a safety hazard, nuisance and eyesore to the neighborhood. It is a place where children could get trapped and hurt. Environmental issues may also arise d...

Trash Cans

While they serve a useful purpose, trash cans and recycling carts aren’t pleasant to look at. Please be a good neighbor and store your trash cans and recycling carts out of site after they’ve been emptied. City ordinance requires you t...

Trees

Trees are an important part of what makes North Richland Hills a great place to live. They help us save energy by shading our homes, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, clean our air and beautify our neighborhoods. However, they may also cause p...

Signs

Signs are often used to advertise and inform the public. The types of signs and the placement of signs in our community are regulated by city ordinance to ensure they are appropriate and compatible with their surroundings and do not create a safety hazard...

Seasonal Lights

Did you know outdoor decorative or holiday lighting can be a safety hazard if left outdoors too long? Over time, exposure to the sun and changing temperatures can cause the plastic and wiring to break and become an electrical and fire hazard. It is a viol...

Special Recognition

Summer Fun Starts Now!

NRH₂O Family Water Park opens for the 2023 summer season starting Saturday, May 13! The park will be open weekends only until until May 27 when daily operations begin.

Did you know, NRH₂O was the first municipal water park in Texas and one of the first in ...

NRH Parks and Recreation Monarch Restoration Program

NRH Parks and Recreation is introducing a new Monarch Restoration Program in North Richland Hills. The goal of the program is to invite citizens to participate by providing waystations for monarchs to stop at on their migration route and to help with the ...

K-9 Program

North Richland Hills Police K-9, Luka Dogcic, was formally presented with his ballistic vest that was purchased via a private donation. 

The Duke and Oliver Foundation and the Grubbs Family of Dealerships sponsored Luka's vest, which cost nearly $...

Police Chief Announces Retirement

After more than 17 years of serving our community, North Richland Hills' Police Chief and Director of Public Safety is retiring.

Chief Jimmy Perdue has been in public service for over 40 years, just short of 18 of them serving as the North Richland Hills C...

Medicine Disposal Drop Box

The North Richland Hills Police Department provides our community with a safe, effective, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted prescription or non-prescription medications. 

Prescription drug abuse has proven to be among the top concerns of p...

Average Consumption

How does your household’s monthly water use compares to the average NRH residential water customer? The chart below shows the average number of gallons used each month for NRH single family homes. It does not include apartments, commercial or ot...

Reduce Summer Water Use

Each summer we see a spike in water use, mostly due to an increase in outdoor watering. According to the EPA, homeowners use two to four times as much water in the summer to keep their lawns green and gardens lush. Frequent refilling of swimming pools and...

Sprinkler System Checkup

Most homeowners catch indoor leaks quickly, but outdoor leaks and problems can be harder to find, especially with your irrigation system. Performing irrigation troubleshooting checks to determine if you have a leak or malfunctioning system can help you co...

Water Conservation

Garbage & Recycling Fee Change

Effective Feb. 1, 2023, Republic Services will increase its monthly fee for garbage and recycling collection services in North Richland Hills by 4.90%. The new monthly rate for residents will be $18.47, with senior citizens paying a discounted rate of $17...

Wipes Clog Pipes

Wipes Clog Pipes

Just because the package says “flushable” doesn’t mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, tangling pumps ...

Your Water Meter

Your water meter provides information on how much water your family uses and can help identify possible leaks. The following videos and information will help you learn more about your meter including:

• where it is located; 
• how to read your meter an...

About NRH Water

Residents often wonder where their drinking water comes from. The water that we use in North Richland Hills comes from several area reservoirs and lakes. Here is how it gets to us:

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) draws and pumps raw water from t...