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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01 Euless Today2023 *January It's another new year and another opportunity to experience all the things that the T J ' City of Euless has to offer. First, you can learn about upcoming projects and programs at the Town Hall meeting on January 19, where you can also ask questions or make suggestions. We will talk about topics that are important to you and discuss our City's plans for 2023. Naturally, January is also a great time for making resolutions. If fitness is one of yours, here is the perfect opportunity to start the New Year off on the right foot. I recommend joining the Euless Family Life Center. Individual and family memberships are available for people of all ages — from age 3 to 103 and you can choose a membership level that meets your needs. The center has an indoor pool, cardio room, weight room, gym, racquetball courts, pickleball courts, personal trainers, fitness classes, child care and more. I hope you will explore the offerings of the Euless Family Life Center and come join us at the January Town Hall meeting. Washington is Promoted Marshal Drew Washington has been promoted from the position ofAssistant Fire Marshal to the position of Division Chief/Fire Marshal. Washington began his career in firefighting shortly after graduating from Keller High School in 2006. He became a volunteer .y of Blue Mound, emergency medical training (EMT) and fire school. After graduating from both, the City of Hillsboro hired him as a Firefighter/EMT--B. He was later promoted to Driver and spent almost five years with the City of Hillsboro. In 2014, he landed a position in the Euless Fire Marshal's office as an Inspector/Investigator. He moved through the ranks of Inspector I & 11 and Assistant Fire Marshal to his current position, Division Chief/Fire Marshal. He currently holds EMT -Basic certification through Texas Department of State Health Services, Advanced Structure Firefighter, Advanced Fire Investigator, Advanced Fire Inspector, Advanced Arson Investigator, Plans Examiner, Instructor II and Fire Officer I through Texas Commission on Fire Protection along with a basic peace officer license through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. In addition, Washington is currently working on a degree in criminal justice. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039 • 817-685-1400 • eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Wanted: Teen Court Volunteers The H.E.B. Teen Court is looking for adult and teen volunteers. Volunteering for Teen Court is a great way to serve your community. The minimum age for teen volunteers is 13. Teens and adults work together to provide defendants the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, while learning about the justice system. Teen volunteers learn public speaking skills, interviewing techniques and administrative skills. Local attorneys and the Teen Court Coordinator combine their time and talents to provide all teen volunteers with thorough training. Teen Court is a peer program that allows juvenile first offenders with Class C misdemeanors an alternative in the criminal justice system. Teen volunteers serve as the attorneys, bailiffs and clerks, while adult volunteers assist during court sessions as jury monitors and judges. You are welcome to visit any Teen Court session to observe and find out more about our program. If interested, call the Teen Court office at 817-952-2468. BESA Spring Soccer Registration Saturday, January 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Children's Health StarCenter-Euless 1400 S. Pipeline Road The Bedford Euless Soccer Association is holding registration for the Spring 2023 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 19. There will be a walk-in registration event on Saturday, January 14 at the Children's Health StarCenter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online registration will be open until Saturday, January 14. For more information and to register online, visit www.besasoccer.com. Volunteer of the Year Nominations are Due Do you know a volunteer or business that goes "above and beyond" to make our community FabEuless? We are looking for nominations for Volunteer of the Year, so we can celebrate the dedication and service of these exceptional people. Help us honor a resident/ business for outstanding volunteer service to make Euless great! We invite Euless residents to nominate a Volunteer, Business and Youth of the Year for outstanding service during 2022. Please include a 100-word explanation along with your form. For more information, visit www.eulesstx.gov/voy or contact Matt Sanders at 817-685-1821. Nomination forms are due January 24. City of Euless General Election Candidate Filing January 18 - February 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Euless City Hall 201 N. Ector Drive Filing for a place on the May 6, 2023 City of Euless General Election ballot begins Wednesday, January 18, and runs through Friday, February 17 at 5 p.m. During the filing period, qualified persons may file as a candidate for Mayor, Council Place 2 or Council Place 4 of the City Council in the City Secretary's Office on weekdays. A candidate must be a resident of the City for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election, shall be a registered voter of the City of Euless as of the filing deadline and shall not have been finally convicted of a felony criminal offense. For more information, please call the City Secretary's Office at 817-685-1419 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/cso. Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday, January 7, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Euless Family Life Aquatic Park Parking Lot 300 W. Midway Drive Don't throw away your live Christmas tree - recycle it! And then join us for the Christmas Tree Recycling Event on Saturday, January 7. The City is hosting a tree mulching demonstration. Additionally, we're serving free hot dogs and drinks to anyone who participates in the recycling event. To recycle your Christmas tree, drop off your live tree (with no decorations or lights) at the designated area of Midway Park from December 26 to January 7. The City will turn your tree into mulch, which it uses throughout the year to maintain City parks and medians. Residents may bring their own bag to fill with mulch for their gardens or flowerbeds. Limit one bag per person. The Parks Department may work with residents on additional quantities if available. For more information, call 817-685-1650. Spring Baseball Registration Parks at Texas Star 1501 S. Pipeline Road The Parks at Texas Star is holding registration for the Spring 2023 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Registration runs from November 7 through February 7. For more information and to register online, visit www.ParksAtTexasStar.com. Senior Center Field Trip: ICR Discovery Center January 12th 9 a.m. $15 Science and Earth History, Exhibit Hall/Planetarium. For almost fivedecades, the Institute for Creation Research has equipped believerswith evidence of the Bible's accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media. Registration is required and must be a member of the senior center. How to Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medication Do you have old medication taking up space in your cabinets? Has it been there for years because you don't know what to do with it? Unused medicine should be disposed of safely. Medication should never be flushed down the drain. Euless has a MedReturn drug collection unit located in the lobby of the Police Department. Safely dispose of all expired, unwanted or unused medications in the unit. You may drop off prescription and over- the-counter medications anonymously. Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood borne pathogens. The MedReturn unit is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Euless Police Station at 1102 West Euless Boulevard. Residents can now also safely mail their unused medication with the Single Use Disposal System (SUDS). To participate, simply visit the Fire Admin Building at 201 N. Ector Drive, pick up a TakeAway envelope 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and drop the envelope at any post box such as the Post Office. Then the medication will be mailed for destruction. In addition, drug stores like CVS and Walgreens take unwanted, over-the-counter and prescription drugs all year. Senior Center Game Night! January 26th 5 p.m. Bingo and Dinner Bringing back an oldie but goodie on Thursday evenings. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and BINGO will start at 5:30 p.m. BINGO cost $1.00 a card (3 card max), bring your BINGO money the day of the event. Registration is required and limited space is available. Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 19, 7p.m. Euless City Hall 201 N. Ector Drive Let your voice be heard at the Euless Town Hall meeting while learning about upcoming projects and new programs. Your opinion is important and we want to hear it. Representatives from all departments along with your elected City Council Members will be available for your questions, comments or suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you to help keep our city FabEuless! For questions, call 817- 685-1400. City of Euless Privacy Policy The City of Euless Utility Billing Office is committed to the privacy of its customers. Customers may control the release of account information in accordance with Texas Utilities Code Ch. 182. For specific information about your account, you will need to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The City of Euless will not release individual/ consumer information related to your water utility account without first receiving written consent from the account holder. However, please keep in mind that the City may release individual/consumer information to a consumer reporting agency, an official or employee of the state, a political subdivision of the state, or the United States acting in an official capacity; an employee of a utility acting in connection with the employee's duties; a contractor or subcontractor approved by and providing services to the utility, the state, a political division of the state, or the United States; a person for whom the customer has contractually waived confidentiality for personal information; and/or another entity that provides water, wastewater, sewer, gas, garbage, electricity, or drainage service for compensation. If you would like to obtain the disclosure form, go to the Privacy Policy page on www.eulesstx.gov/ departments/water-utilities or call 817-685-1471. How to Protect the 4 Ps in Freezing Weather Winter is here, so it's time to review the 4 Ps (people, pets, plants and pipes) and how to protect them when the temperature drops below freezing. People: • If you lose power, wear layers of clothing (including gloves and hats) to stay warm and use blankets or sleeping bags. • Never turn on your car in the garage as a way to stay warm. • Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. • Never turn on an outdoor grill inside the house to generate heat. • Never operate a generator inside the home, including the basement or garage. Pets: • Bring outdoor dogs and cats inside when it is 45 degrees or colder, especially if the pets are ill, young, old, thin or have short fur. • If you can't bring pets inside, provide them with a warm, insulated shelter with the opening pointed away from the wind and ensure that their water isn't frozen. Plants: • For plants that aren't winter hardy, bring them indoors. • Cover outdoor plants with frost cloth (floating row cover) and secure the cloth with bricks, rocks or other heavy objects. Old sheets, blankets or burlap also work. Pipes: • Slowly drip water from indoor faucets to prevent pipes from freezing, especially if the faucets are on an outside wall. • Open cabinets under these faucets to allow heat to come in. • Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor faucets. • Cover outdoor pipes and faucets with Styrofoam covers, or towels if you don't have covers. • Turn off automatic sprinkler systems. • If your pipes freeze or burst, quickly turn off the water to your house to avoid a major issue when the pipes thaw. Helpful Numbers: • Report power outages to Oncor at 1-888-313-4747 or stormcenter.oncor.com • Report gas issues to Atmos at 1-866-322-8667 • For assistance turning off your water, contact Euless Public Works at 817-685-1580