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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07 Euless Today2023 *July THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Dear Citizens, I want to express in gratitude to the folks who have supported me and the other members of the City Council over t % the years. Most recently, Council member Jeremy Tompkins, Council member Perry Bynum and I ran unopposed for re- election. This resulted in the cancelling of the Euless May election and us retaining our seats. Serving as your Mayor since 2014 and as a member of the City Council from 2004 through 2014 it is my honor and passion to serve this community for lust shy of two.decades. The City of Euless is a special lace and I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve and give back to a community that I am proud to call home. Needless to say, I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of this great City. Do you realize that Perry Bynum, Councilmember for Place 4y has served on our City Council for nearly 15 ears? "I love this City" he says. "My wife and I grew up in huless and it's been rewarding to play a part in its growth and development over the years." Jeremy Tompkins, who has been Councilmember for Place 2 since 2014, adds, "It's a pleasureto serve our citizens. As a councilmember, I strive to make a positive impact on the community that has put its trust in me." Thank you, most sincerely, for placing your trust in us for the next three years. We pledge to continue to serve you and our great City to the best of our abilities. " . Laxt_ D C C 2 19`�3 °�3 Summer Concert Series: Benton Lawson Friday, July 14, 7 - 9 p.m. Glade Parks Join Euless Parks and Glade Parks for a free concert featuring local artist Benton Lawson. Benton Lawson is a dynamically diverse singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer from Dallas with a genuine and first-rate style, personality and sound. Lawson has more than a star -status persona and shares his emotions vividly through music. His original music identifies as Rock/Pop with deep roots of blues, soul, alternative and rock. Aspects of his sound are strongly influenced by U2, John Mayer, Nine Inch Nails, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Prince. Benton never fails to impress his audience with the versatility of his voice, intricacy of his guitar skills and genuine stage presence. For more information contact Chance Boyd at 817-685-1814 or email him at cboyd@eulesstx.gov. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039. 817-685-1400 • eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Uverse Ch. 99 • Euless Cable Channel 16 Feeding Children During Summer Break This summer, the HEB Independent School District is providing free meals for children ages 1 to 18. Meal times and dates vary, so check the information below carefully. For more details, please call 817-399-2120. June 5 — July 28 (M-F) (No breakfast) Lunch: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Drive June 12 — July 7 (M-F) Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Junior High 3191 W. Pipeline Road City Offices Closed for Holiday The Mother -Son Funky Disco Party Saturday, July 29, 6 - 8 p.m. Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive It's disco time for Mothers and Sons. Dress up in your funkiest outfits and show off your disco dance moves. You may even win the contest for best dressed or best dancing. Entry is $10 per person. Your ticket covers a small meal, use of a 360 Photobooth, professional DJ and more. Register online at recreation. eulesstx. gov or in person at the Euless Family Life Center. For more in contact Chance Boyd at 817-685-1814 or email him at cboyd@eulesstx.gov. Do you have a special event coming up? Make your next celebration a moment to remember forever by holding it at one of the City's pools. Aquatic Park Rental The Euless Family Life Aquatic Park, located next to the Euless Family Life Center, features a 545-foot long lazy river (inner tubes provided), an interactive water playground with zero depth entry, fountains, a raindrop bucket, two flume slides, a run out slide and a lily pad walk. There is also the Pelican Cove concession stand that has food, candy and refreshments available for purchase. You can rent single Cabanas that have at least one covered picnic table, or the Aquatic Park Pavilion that is a covered area with six picnic tables. You can even rent the entire Aquatic Park (lifeguards included) during after hours. All rental pricing includes the cost of admission to the park. Euless City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. Natatorium Private Rental Trash and recycling service will run as scheduled. The Natatorium, located inside the Euless Family Life Center, has an indoor swimming pool that is open year-round. This facility also includes a resistance river, three lap lanes, a slide and a splash play area. The Natatorium rental includes admission for up to 40 people and includes all attractions and lifeguards for the indoor pool and a party room. Euless residents and non-residents are welcome to rent these facilities. Renters have the option to bring in cake, drinks and other refreshments. No glass, knives or alcohol may be brought into the facility. Rentals are not available on holiday weekends, including Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. For more information regarding restrictions, pricing and availability, go to the website: recreation. eule s stx. gov. ` r , ' •fir!'" � DEB SEAAN D . �i 6. r ` The Final Countdown for HEB READS! 2023 Summer Challenge The HEB Reads! Summer Reading Challenge ends on July 31 ! Keep on reading books and tracking your progress by downloading and using the READsquared app, which is free in the Apple App Store or Google Play. For every 500 minutes you read, you will get a digital badge and prize: 500 Minutes = Mini Pop Fidget Keychain or Mini Squishy Toy 1000 Minutes = FREE Book 1500 Minutes = Aquatic Pass 2000 Minutes = HEB Reads! Medal and Plush Toy Complete the STEM Kit Mission to earn extra minute points. The Summer Reading Challenge is for kids from Pre-K through high school. Visit the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library to pick up your reading prizes and to check out more books to read. To find out more about the program, visit HEBreads.org or call 817- 685-1480. 2022 Annual Water Quality Report Now Available Learn about the steps taken every day to provide you with a clean and safe water supply. The 2022 Annual Water Quality Report is now available online at https://www.eulesstx.gov/home/ showpublisheddocument/2858. To request a printed copy, email schristie@eulesstx.gov or call 817-685-1985. Printed copies are also available at the Euless Water Department at 201 North Ector Drive. Need a Ride to Work? HEB Transit Can Help HEB Transit can help you get to work, job interviews or training. If you are transportation disadvantaged and need to get to work for a day or the whole week, HEB Transit can be your transportation provider. You can travel within the cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford, as well as to Hurst/Bell and Centreport train stations for $3.00 for each one-way trip Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition, Catholic Charities has a mobile app to enhance the customer experience. You can schedule trips up to 36 hours in advance, cancel trips if your plans change up to two hours before your pick-up and track your driver when they are on the way to pick you up. If you would like to use HEB Transit, you must first be referred from the following agencies: • Christian Connection 817-510-2741 • 6Stones 817-868-7400 • NEED Center East 817-280-0286 • CCFW Transportation 817-336-8714 (option 1) • St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 817-284-4811 • Mission Central 817-595-0011 HEB Transit is administered in partnership with Catholic Charities Fort Worth Transportation and supported by the cities of Euless, Hurst, Bedford, Christian Connection, 6Stones, NEED East, Mission Central and Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes. Visit the website, HEBtransit.org, for more information. Senior Center Highlights Here is just a sampling of the free events that are available for adults age 60 or older. However, a valid Senior Center membership is required and some activities may require participants to register before the event. Independence Day Picnic Monday, July 3, 11 a.m. Senior Center Celebrate July 4th with your friends! Join the Senior Center for games, music, and fun. Registration is required. How to Stay Young, First 100 Years Thursday, July 13, 2 p.m. Senior Center The most common cause of functional disability in persons over 50 is spinal disorders. Learn about the three phases and how to regain as much active life as possible. Lunch & Learn: Fire Extinguishers Friday, July 21, 11 a.m. Senior Center Learn about fire safety and fire extinguishers. Drew Washington, Euless' Fire Marshal, explains the fundamentals of different types of extinguishers and how to operate them. A light lunch is provided. Registration is required. Seniors Float the River Every Friday in July, 9:30 a.m. Euless Family Life Aquatic Park Prior to the park opening, enjoy a slow ride in the 545-foot long lazy river or relax on the lounge chairs beside the pool. Inner tubes are provided and registration is required. Conserving Water As temperatures rise and rainfall decreases, it becomes more important than ever to conserve water. Euless residents fall under a time of day watering ordinance that prohibits watering outdoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round. The rules apply to City water customers who use automatic and non -automatic irrigation systems as well as garden hose -attached sprinklers to water their lawns. The ordinance provides allowances for watering home foundations, lawns and new landscape plantings by handheld hose, drip irrigation or soaker hose. How to save water: • Reduce your watering frequency to once every four days. This encourages deeper, more drought -tolerant roots. • If it rains an inch or more, wait at least five days to water. • Mulch trees and plants to retain moisture, prevent evaporation and limit weed growth. • Plant native or adapted plant and grass varieties that require little supplemental water once established. • Use drip irrigation systems for bedded plants, trees and shrubs. • Adjust automatic sprinkler heads so that they water your landscaping, not the pavement or sidewalks. • Water lawns during the early morning or evening hours to prevent evaporation. • Never water on windy days. For weekly watering tips, free irrigation checks and watersmart videos, visit SaveTarrantWater.com or WaterIsAwesome.com.