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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Notice to Water Customers

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We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online water bill payment system. Our software vendor is working hard to correct the problem, and we hope to be up and running again soon. Please try again later today or tomorrow. 

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City News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Interim Police Chief

Mike Young

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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City News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Word on the Streets

Workers at intersection of Davis and North Tarrant Parkway

Did you know that NRH Public Works maintains traffic signals at 63 intersections?  Please reach out if you see anything amiss such as a signal flashing red, a completely dark signal, or if a signal is skipping phases or otherwise not functioning ...

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City News
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Glenview Drive Improvements

Lane Closed Sign

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...

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City News
Posted on: May 22, 2023

K-9 Program

K9 Luca wearing vest

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 $...

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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Special Recognition

Dispatcher Chelsea Duncan presented certificate of 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...

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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Oaths of Office

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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...

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City News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Iron Horse Boulevard Improvements

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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...

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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Summer Fun Starts Now!

NRH2O slides

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 ...

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City News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Compliance Court

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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...

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City News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Special Recognition

Fire Employees recognized

Recently, several NRH public safety team members were recognized by Medical City North Hills for their efforts that helped save a life! 

Dispatcher Haley Hansen received a 9-1-1 call on the morning of February 19. A wife had found her husband unre...

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City News
Posted on: May 8, 2023

Traffic Alert

Lane Closed Sign

Expect lane closures and delays at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant Parkway starting today (Monday, May 8) and continuing for the next few weeks. During this time, the paver crosswalks that are deteriorating on the south and east side...

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City News
Posted on: May 7, 2023

Election

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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...

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City News
Posted on: May 5, 2023

Groundbreaking

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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...

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City News
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Preventive Street Maintenance Program

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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...

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City News
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Police Chief Announces Retirement

Jimmy Perdue

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...

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City News
Posted on: April 19, 2023

Property Value Notices

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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...

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City News
Posted on: April 19, 2023

Bedford Euless Road Improvements

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May  15, 2023 Update

As of late Friday (May 12) two-way traffic on Bedford Euless Road was reestablished. Work continues on the northern side of the roadway including installation of sidewalks, ADA ramps and paving at the intersections of Maple, N...

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City News
Posted on: March 31, 2023

NRH Celebrates 70th Anniversary

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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...

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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

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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...

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City News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Peppa Pig Theme Park Coming to NRH

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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 ...

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City News
Posted on: February 28, 2023

New Water Meters

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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...

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City News
Posted on: February 23, 2023

R-Spirit Awards

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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...

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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Charter Amendment Election

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North Richland Hills voters will choose whether or not to amend the City’s Charter during a special election this May

Last fall, the City Council appointed a Charter Review Task Force of 11 residents, including 3 Council Members. The c...

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City News
Posted on: January 9, 2023

Grand Opening

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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...

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City News
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Charter Review Task Force

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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 ...

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City News
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Garbage & Recycling Fee Change

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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...

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City News
Posted on: December 27, 2022

2022 Year in Review

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...

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City News
Posted on: November 16, 2022

New Traffic Signal

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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...

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City News
Posted on: October 6, 2022

Special Election

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Update: Election Results Canvassing & Oath of Office

The unofficial results of the Nov. 8 Special Election show that Blake Vaughn was elected to fulfill the vacancy in City Council Place 5. The City Council will officially canvass the election results ...

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City News
Posted on: November 1, 2022

Congratulations

Alicia Richardson, TRMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer, North Richland Hills, was elected vice president of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., at its annual business meeting held on October 20, 2022.

The Texas Municipal Clerks Associat...

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City News
Posted on: September 14, 2022

New K9 Joins NRHPD

K9 Luka and Officer Boyd

Luka "Dogcic," a one-year-old Belgian Malinois from Holland, has joined the North Richland Hills Police Department. He is the third K9 to work for NRHPD, replacing Breta who retired in 2021 after 9 years of service. Much of the cost to bring Luk...
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City News
Posted on: August 11, 2022

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...

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City News
Posted on: June 28, 2022

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...

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City News
Posted on: May 26, 2022

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...

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City News
Posted on: November 4, 2020

2020 Bond Program

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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 ...

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Posted on: December 18, 2019

City Point Development

City Point Rendering

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...

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