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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01 Euless Today2025 *January As we say goodbye to 2024, it's time to focus on all the amazing things happening within our City, including the opening of several eateries that are sure to meet your dining needs. So if you're hungry for dumplings, chicken, cheeseburgers, cobbler, gelato, or macarons, you can satisfy those cravings locally. Work on Fire Station No. 2 continues, and we look forward to announcing a grand opening celebration soon. Additionally, renovation work continues at the Police Department and Municipal Court, and soon we will start the improvements and expansion of the Animal Services facility. During renovations, Animal Services will be relocated to a temporary location at 201 W. Euless Blvd. Last but certainly not least is our annual Town Hall meeting on January 16. I hope you will have a chance to come hear what all we have planned for our FabEuless City and get to meet our wonderful Council Members and staff. Town Hall Meeting Thursday, January 16, 7p.m. Euless City Hall 201 N. Ector Drive Join us at the Euless Town Hall meeting to learn about upcoming projects and programs the City has planned for 2025. Representatives from all departments, along with your elected City Council Members, will be available to address questions, comments, or suggestions. Let your voice be heard, as your opinion and suggestions are important to us and help us keep our City FabEuless. For more information, please call 817-685-1400. 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 Spring Baseball Registration Deadline is February 2 The Parks at Texas Star is holding registration for the Spring 2025 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Registration runs through February 2. For more information and to register online, visit www. P arksAtTexas Star. c om. Zumbathon Saturday, January 4, noon -1:30 p.m. Basketball Gymnasium Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Drive Come out and enjoy this free Zumba offering. Zumba is a high-energy, fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves and cardio exercise. Zumba routines include fast and slow rhythms that help tone and sculpt the body. Free bottles of water and snacks are available during the event while supplies last. Participants must be age 16 or older and must sign a waiver upon entering the facility to participate. For more information, please call 817-685-1666. Stuffze Storytime & Sleepover Friday, January 31, 10 -11:00 a.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Drive Bring your preschoolers and their favorite stuffed animal to the library for a special storytime. Afterwards, the plush animals stay at the library for a sleepover, while the children go home. The next day, when you come to pick up your stuffie, you get a free picture book of all the fun adventures the stuffed animal had during the sleepover. For more information, see the Library Calendar of Events on the City's website, or call 817-685-1480. Senior Center Open House Friday, January 10, 9 a.m. — noon Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive Come and tour the Euless Family Life Senior Center. At this Open House, you can explore the state-of- the-art facility, which includes a library, media room, computer room, classrooms, game rooms and a catering kitchen with adjacent dining areas. The Senior Center provides excellent resources to help seniors live an active life by focusing on programs that promote fitness, nutrition and psychological well-being. Members can participate in special trips and events, games, classes, craft workshops, fitness programs and more. Membership to the Senior Center is open to Euless residents and non-residents ages 60 and up. Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday, January I1,10 a.m. - I p.m. Euless Family Life Center Senior Center Parking Lot 300 W. Midway Drive 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 11. 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. Holiday Closures & Waste Pick- Up City facilities will be closed on January 1. New Year's Day will fall on a Wednesday, so the trash and recycling services on Thursday will shift to Friday, and Friday services will shift to Saturday. Please contact Republic Waste Services at 817-332-7301 with questions about trash or Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300 with questions about recycling. of Euless General Election Candidate January 15 - February 14, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Euless City Hall 201 N. Ector Drive Filing for a place on the May 3, 2025 City of Euless General Election ballot begins Wednesday, January 15, and runs through Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. During the filing period, qualified persons may file as a candidate for Council Place 1 or Council Place 3 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. BESA Spring Soccer Registration Saturday, January 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Drive The Bedford Euless Soccer Association is holding registration for the Spring 2025 season. Teams are for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. There will be a walk- in registration event on Saturday, January 11, at the Euless Family Life Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online registration will be open through Saturday, January 11. For more information and to register online, visit www.besasoccer.com. Volunteer of the Year Nominations are Due The Mayor and City Council are now accepting nominations for Volunteers of the Year. Nomination categories are as follows: • Volunteer of the Year • Volunteer Group of the Year • Business of the Year • Volunteer Youth of the Year • Lifetime Contribution Award Do you know a business or volunteer who has gone above and beyond for our community? To submit your nomination, please visit www.eulesstx.gov/voy or contact Kim Sutter at 817-685-1419. Nomination forms and a 100-word explanation are due by 5 p.m. on January 21. Spring Break Camp for Ages 7 —12 March 17 - 21, 7.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Drive Hey parents! Sign up your camper for our fun - filled Spring Break Camp. Your child will enjoy a day full of activities, such as games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. Make sure to bring lunch, two snacks and a water bottle to camp every day. Spring Break Camp registration is open to all members of our community. Per day option: $40 Resident/$50 Non -Resident Week option: $160 Resident/$210 Non -Resident Registration is now open and is in person and online. Please note: When purchasing the whole week, there is a $40 discount compared to purchasing the days individually. For more information, please call Holden Garner at 817-685-1871 or email hgarner@ eulesstx.gov. 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. Essential Tips for Dealing with Winter Weather Most people think of covering water pipes and outdoor plants when freezing weather is approaching. However, there are "4 P's" to consider when the temperature dips. The 4 P's are: people, pets, plants and pipes. Learn how to protect the 4 P's before the next cold snap hits. People: • During extreme weather, check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. • If you lose power, wear layers of clothing (including gloves and hats) and use blankets or sleeping bags to stay warm. • 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. 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 circulate around the pipes. • Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor faucets. • Cover outdoor pipes and faucets with Styrofoam covers, or wrapped and secured towels. • Turn off automatic sprinkler systems. • If your pipes freeze or burst, promptly call City of Euless Public Works to have the water turned off at the meter to avoid a potential issue when the pipes thaw. 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. 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 • For after-hours assistance, please contact non -emergency dispatch at 817-685-1526