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October 2021 @city-of-bedford
www.bedfordtx.gov | 817-952-2100 | 2000 Forest Ridge Dr. Bedford, TX 76021
CITY OF BEDFORD CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR PLACE 1 PLACE 2 MAYOR PRO TEM PLACE 4 PLACE 5 PLACE 6
Michael Boyter Cindy Almendarez Dan Cogan Amy Sabol Rich Steves Ruth Culver Rob Gagliardi
UTILITY BILLING NEW MAILING ADDRESS TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX ART PROGRAM
The City of Bedford Utility Billing Division has a new mailing Calling all artists – let’s think outside the box! To further beautify
address. Please ensure your monthly utility payment mailing Bedford, the City is launching the traffic signal box art project!
address is updated prior to submitting payments. If you submit This year, five artist proposals will be chosen to cover five differ-
payments by mail, the correct address is listed on the return ent traffic boxes in Bedford. The overall goal of the project will
portion of your utility bill. be to wrap a total of 26 boxes.
For all customers utilizing online bill pay through their bank, Proposals will be accepted based on two themes, “Local Inspi-
please correct the remit address to the following: ration” and “Celebrating Cultures.” Proposals for “Local Inspira-
tion” can include any design inspired by Bedford and its land-
P. O. BOX 667190 scape and community. Proposals for “Celebrating Cultures” can
DALLAS, TX 75266-7190 include any design that reflects the beauty and uniqueness of
the diversity that makes up our community.
In addition, please ensure the correct account number is being
submitted with the payment. Previously, account numbers The project is open to artists of ALL ages (yes, even kiddos!) re-
were formatted on the monthly statement as: 01-XXXXX-01. siding in Bedford and/or Tarrant County, with preference given
All account numbers were updated and changed several years to Bedford residents. Each artist is eligible to submit one design,
ago and currently have a format of: XXXXXXXX-001. Please per category. Only digital submissions will be accepted, since
ensure you are using the current account number shown on your the design selected will be converted to a digitally-printed wrap.
monthly utility bill, so your payment can be processed properly. Contest winners will be selected based upon appropriateness,
creativity, craftsmanship, and adherence to the theme. In addi-
For additional questions, please contact the Utility Billing tion, selected artists will be awarded $200 for their work being
Department at 817-952-2100 or visit www.bedfordtx.gov/ chosen in the project. The deadline for submissions is Friday,
water. October 29. For additional information on design criteria, box
dimensions, and submissions, please visit www.bedfordtx.gov/
trafficbox.
RESIDENTIAL OUTREACH MEETING available for check out for one week. You can view the collec-
Bedford’s Community Affairs Commission and the City of Bed- tion and place a hold in the online catalog at https://bedfordtx.
ford invite residents to attend the Residential Outreach Meeting bywatersolutions.com.
at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 27 at Movie Tavern, 2204 Air-
port Freeway in Bedford. HEB TRANSIT
Are you in need of reliable, low-cost transportation to get to job
Mayor Boyter, along with City leadership will discuss the latest interviews, work, or school? HEB Transit offers eligible residents
Bedford news, the FY 2021-2022 budget, upcoming events, and of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford transportation for $3 per one-way
new businesses in Bedford. Presenters will be available for Q trip, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eligible
& A to close out the program. Residential Outreach meetings trips include those that begin and end within the three cities,
are free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is re- as well as trips to the Trinity Railway Express stations at Hurst/
quired. Light refreshments will be served. Bell and CentrePort/DFW Airport. For additional information on
eligibly and how to apply, please visit www.hebtransit.org/.
To register, visit https://oct27cacresidential.eventbrite.com/.
DROP OFF USED COOKING OIL BEDFORD BUSINESS NEWS
Did you know Bedford residents can drop off used cooking TURNING POINT BEER EXPANDED TAPROOM NOW OPEN
oil year-round within the City? From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday The expanded brewery, located at 1307 Brown Trail, now in-
through Friday, containers of cooking oil can be discarded at cludes approximately 8,000-square feet of additional seating,
Bedford Public Works, 1813 Reliance Parkway. The F.O.G. (Fats, as well as 30 beers on tap daily! The commercial kitchen is
Oils, and Grease) orange drop-off bin is located just inside the still under construction, but a different food truck is on-site
main gate on the right-hand side. For additional information, almost every day. To see what beers are currently available for
please call Public Works at 817-952-2200. taproom pours or to-go options, visit www.turningpointbeer.
com/beer.
CRIME PREVENTION MONTH
October is Crime Prevention Month, and the Bedford Police De- SMOOTHIE KING COMING SOON
partment wants to remind residents to practice good crime pre- Located at 2200 Airport Fwy (next to the Bed-
vention safety! As we head into the fall shopping season, please ford Movie Tavern), Smoothie King will offer a
lock your vehicle and take valuables with you. Car burglars oper- variety of smoothies with countless combina-
ate by moving through an area, checking for unlocked vehicles. tions of fruits, vegetables, and nutritional en-
Suspects prefer not to force entry, so unlocked cars make the hancers. An opening date is anticipated for this
best targets to burglarize or steal. November.
BPD officers are always looking out for this activity while on HOOTS WINGS COMING SOON
patrol, but you can do your part to protect your property in the Located at 4105 S.H. 121 in the Bed-
following ways: ford Creek Center, Hoots Wings is a
fast casual restaurant best known for
• Always lock your vehicle. Thieves often bypass locked cars its wings and variety of sauces and
because breaking windows draws unwanted attention. rubs. Customers will have the choice
• Do not leave keys or key fobs inside your vehicle. between five cooking options (bread-
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight or in your car at all. The ed, smoked, naked, boneless, or roast-
most commonly stolen items are firearms, wallets, cash, and ed) to pair with 14 sauces ranging in
electronics. heat. The menu also features chicken
• Store firearms securely. Keep firearms from getting into the sandwiches, waffle fries, tots, macaroni and cheese, mozzarel-
wrong hands by safely storing them. la sticks, and more. The Bedford location is planning to open
this fall. For the full menu, visit https://hootswings.com/.
We encourage you to report any theft from vehicle to police,
including if your vehicle has been tampered with but nothing has
SPEC’S UPDATE
been stolen. You can make a report by calling the non-emergen-
If you’ve driven down Airport Freeway in recent weeks, you
cy number at 817-952-2127. For thefts in progress, call 9-1-1.
have probably noticed some construction delays with the
Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods location at 1520 Airport
LIBRARY OF THINGS Freeway. Spec’s is currently experiencing construction delays
Did you know Bedford residents can borrow things like a label due to material availability, as well as unforeseen structural
maker, pressure washer, margarita machine, sewing machine, concerns at the site. At this time, Spec’s is projected to be
green screen, or an air hockey table? These are all a part of the completed near the end of the year. The City continues to
Bedford Public Library’s growing Library of Things collection. To stay in contact with the developer and additional information
borrow these items, you must be a Bedford resident, at least 18 on the timeline will be released, when available.
years old, and have an active Bedford Library card. Items are
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BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY for all ages. On the morning of the event, tickets will be given out
Visit bedford.evanced.info/signup to browse and register for starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
classes and programs. For a complete list of adult, teen, and Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
children programs, please visit bedfordlibrary.org/events. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Tuesdays) and 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
(Wednesdays)
PUMPKIN PATCH Location: Storytime Theater (Storytimes on October 19, 20, 26, 27
Don’t miss your chance to find your perfect pumpkin and snap will be in the Pumpkin Patch, weather permitting.)
some festive fall photos at the Bedford Library Friends’ Pumpkin
Patch! Proceeds from the pumpkin sales will support two great BABYGARDEN
causes: The Bedford Library Friends, as well as the Navajo and Zuni This small-group setting provides parents, caregivers, babies ages
Nations. 0-12 months an opportunity to bond over a story and share songs,
Days: October 14 through October 31 puppets, movement, board books, Spanish, and sign language.
Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Saturday), 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Days: Tuesdays
(Sunday) Time: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Location: Library Greenspace Location: Storytime Theater
BEER, BRATS, AND MORE MATH HOMEWORK HELP
This event, hosted by the Bedford Library Foundation, will welcome Retired HEB ISD math teacher Marsha Davidson will be available
a variety of food trucks and local craft beers. Enjoy live music as you to assist teens in grades 7-12 with their math homework. This is a
lounge in the Pumpkin Patch. first-come, first-served program, and will not be held on HEB ISD
Day: Saturday, October 23 holidays.
Time: 3 to 10 p.m. Days: Thursdays
Location: Library Greenspace Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Teen Room
DNA BASICS: THE IMPACT OF GENETIC TESTING
The impact of genetic testing goes beyond knowing where your
FINALS CAFÉ
ancestors are from. Learn about the benefits and limitations of
Need a quiet place to hang while studying? The Library will transform
genetic testing, what precision medicine is, the All of Us Program,
the Teen Room into a study hub during finals week for ages 13-18.
and how DNA is changing society in this program, presented by
Days: Monday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 17
UNT Health Science Library. Registration is not required.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Day: Wednesday, October 27
Location: Teen Room
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room North
TEENS GIVE BACK
WOMEN, MONEY, AND POWER In need of community service hours? The Library will be writing
Women of all ages are encouraged to come to this educational letters to seniors and creating ornaments to be donated to area
and empowering class to learn basic financial literacy, retirement shelters. Come join us for a night of fun and service! For ages 13-18.
rhetoric (401 k, IRA, Roth, etc.), income planning (Social Security, Day: Monday, November 29
TRS, etc.), transitioning to retirement, and more. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Day: Wednesday, November 10 Location: Teen Room
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room South SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Daily programs and classes are available for Bedford Seniors at the
A BEDFORD CHRISTMAS Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane. View the monthly schedule
Everyone is invited to a very merry Bedford Library Foundation event and upcoming events at www.bedfordtx.gov/seniorcenter. For
benefiting the Library. The Library will host musical entertainment, more information, call 817-952-2326 or email recreation@
a silent auction, and an artisan craft fair. bedfordtx.gov.
Day: Saturday, November 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SENIOR FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR
Location: Meeting Room The Bedford Fire Department will host a free Fire Safety Seminar
for current members. This seminar will go over fire prevention tips
THE GREAT PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST and what to do if a fire occurs in your home.
Drop off your decorated pumpkins (no carving or cutting) to enter Day: Monday, October 18
the pumpkin decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
three pumpkins in both the kids and adult categories. Vote for your Location: Old Bedford School
favorite pumpkin from October 18-28. Winners will be announced Fee: FREE - Pre-registration required
on Friday, October 29.
Days: Pumpkins will be accepted from Thursday, October 14 until SENIOR DANCES
Tuesday, October 26 at 4:30 p.m. Days: Tuesdays, November 9 and 16
Time: 7 to 9:15 p.m.
FAMILY STORYTIME
Location: Bedford Public Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.)
Join us for stories, music, rhymes, movement activities, and a craft
Fee: $6 per person
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MEDICARE MADE EASY VETERANS DAY CELEBRATORY FUN RUN
We will be sharing tips, tools, and resources to help you understand
Join us as we celebrate our veterans with a family fun run!
your coverage options and find the coverage that’s right for you.
Everyone (including your four-legged family members) is invited
Day: Thursdays, October 21 and November 18 to attend as we run, walk, or dance our way from Harris Ryals Park
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. to Meadow Park (.7 miles each way). Take the loop and return or
Location: Old Bedford School end your celebration there. Water will be provided. Prizes will be
Fee: FREE – Pre-registration required
awarded for the most patriotic individual and family.
Day: Saturday, November 13
SENIOR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LUNCH Time: 9 a.m.
The Senior Center will host a Thanksgiving lunch where members Location: Begins at Harris Ryals Park (2700 Cummings Dr.)
can enjoy a meal catered by Soulman’s Bar-B-Que.
Day: Friday, November 19
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. WATER CONSERVATION TIP
Location: Bedford Public Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.) Remember to cut back on your irrigation frequency during the
Fee: FREE with membership – pre-registration required fall and winter months, as lawns do not need as much water
during the cooler seasons. Applying about an inch every two
RECREATION PROGRAMS weeks in the fall, and even less in the winter, should be enough.
Additional information on Parks and Recreation activities and If you would like to receive free weekly watering advice or find
events can be found at www.bedfordfun.com or by emailing out how much water your lawn needs each week based on local
recreation@bedfordtx.gov. weather station data, please visit waterisawesome.com.
HALLOWEEN BASH CODE TIP OF THE MONTH
Bedford Parks and Recreation is taking over the Bedford Library If you thought high grass and weeds season is over, you are
Friends Pumpkin Patch in celebration of Halloween. Candy partially correct! Though the year is coming to an end and
stations, games, crafts, and more will be set up around the patch most turf-style grass is getting ready for dormancy, not all are.
for an evening of family fun. Bluestem grass can grow quickly and is still active. To avoid this,
Day: Friday, October 29 remember the following:
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch • Grass and weeds cannot exceed 10 inches in height
• Edging your property along the sidewalk and curb is part of
POP UP @ THE PARK - TURKEY EDITION the High Grass and Weeds Ordinance
Join us at the park to create your own thankful turkey. Stay at
the pavilion and decorate your turkey on-site or take it home. Winter is coming and your mowing reprieve will be here soon.
Day: Saturday, November 6 Until then, please don’t put away your lawn mower, weed eater,
Time: 9 to 11 a.m. and/or edger yet. Report any code violations on the Better It
Location: Central Park (1200 Central Dr.) and Stormie Jones Bedford app or by visiting www.bedfordtx.gov/BetterItBedford.
Park (2500 Brasher Lane)
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