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Home My WebLink About2003-01-03 Euless Articles DISTRIBUTED TO: ` ,t PAGE OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELACRUZ RIDGWAY ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED U .3 J 3 DATE OFARTICLE 1 2 J Q SSSJG _�:L NEWSPAPER DMN lLobbyist knows state Capitol's halls well ' Legislature. Nearly 6,000 bills coming session.. Bill Hobby often asked Mr.McFar- Former legislator will were filed during the last session, Last session, Mr. McFarland land to help resolve deadlocks on GP and many affected municipalities. shepherded legislation for Euless key legislation.Mr.McFarland al- work for Euless > > "It's part of playing defense," that ratified a revenue-sharing so was chairman of the Senate ' Arlington at session Arlington City Attorney Jay Doe- agreement with Dallas/Fort Criminal Justice Committee for gey said. "We [city of Arlington] Worth International Airport. the 70th and 71st Legislatures. By KIM HORNER probably monitor more bills than Mr.McFarland has built a rep- Mr.McFarland's Arlington ties Arlington Bureau just about anyone down there be- utation for integrity and for know- go back to childhood, when his Bob McFarland served his last cause there are so many things cit- ing the players and legislative pro- family moved to the city. The Ar- day in the Texas Senate more than ies do.You name it,it's goingto im- cess inside and out during 14 years lington High School graduate a decade ago.But he hasn't missed pact us." in office and nearly 12 as a lobbyist. earned a bachelor's degree from legislative session since. After Mr.McFarland left public He has done work for Euless since the University of Texas at Arling- When the Legislature convenes office — he once represented Ar- 1991, ton in 1963 and a law degree from in January,the former state repre- lington in the state House — the "I can go to a member,and they Southern Methodist University in sentative and senator will head to city became one of his first clients. know I'm going to shoot straight,_" 1966. Uustin once again.Mr.McFarland For his lobbying efforts,he receives he said. After that,he became a special -11 lobby for the cities of Arling- $8,000 a month from the city of Mr. McFarland served Arling- agent for the Federal Bureau of In- ton,Grand Prairie and Euless. Arlington and $6,000 a month ton and parts of Dallas, Denton vestigation and participated in the Many cities hire lobbyists to from Grand Prairie.Euless is still and Tarrant counties as senator, look out for their interests in the negotiating his contract for the up- During his tenure,former Lt.Gov. "I think we're all adult enough spected,"Mr. Postell said, adding BOB MCFARLAND to understand that while alegisla- that Mr. McFarland knows just unt for James Earl Ray,who was Born:June 12,1941,Oskaloosa, for isn't going to shut his or her about everyone he passes in the onvicted of assassinating the Rev. Iowa door on me,if I've made contribu- hallways. "You walk through the Martin Luther King Jr.in 1968. Occupation:Lobbyist for the cities of. tions to that legislator over the Capitol with him, and it's like he Mr.McFarland later opened a Arlington,Grand Prairie and Euless. years in the campaign,we're going neverleft." aw firm, Cribbs & McFarland, Other clients include Six Flags Over to have a little closer relation than Last session, Mr. McFarland •th Arlington lawyer James Texas Inc.,American Insurance if I'd never introduced myself,"he helped the city of Arlington lobby Cribbs. Mr. McFarland was a Association,American International said. for a bill that allows cities to hold emocrat before he ran for office, Group Inc.and Verizon Information Once he's in the door, Mr. elections to increase the sales tax ut his law partner was active in Services Inc. McFarland said, he explains the rate to generate money for street epublican Party leadership.And Education:Bachelor's degree, pros and cons of a bill and how it maintenance.The bill passed,and Mr. McFarland, who said he felt University ofTexas at Arlington, would affect his clients. Arlington voters approved a local ore attuned to Republican hi- 1963;law degree,Southern p p "I have never asked a member tax rate increase for streets in Sep- Methodist University,1966 osophy anyway, eventually y, to vote for a bill.The general public tember. Political experience:Member of the switched parties. would say You've got to be kid- This time around, Arlington The lawyer became the first Re- Texas House of Representatives, ding,"'he said."But all we are as has not come forward with any tOblican elected to the Texas 1977-82;state senator,1982-91 lobbyists are information sources." specific initiatives.But Mr.McFar- SOURCES:Cribbs&McFarland;Texasose from Thrrant County. Mr. Ethics Commission Mr.McFarland also said alob- land said he looks forward to an in- cFarland served in the state byist who tries to slip something teresting session, with a Republi- House from 1977 to 1982 and the pasta legislator won't get very far. can governor and a Republican Wenate from 1982 to 1991. His mony in support or opposition of "The one thing you have as a majority in both houses.The state Wears of public service prompted proposals that could affect his cli- lobbyist is your reputation, your and cities face budget'crunches, the city of Arlington to name a ents.Part of his lobbying business integrity,"he said."Ifyou ever lie to but many Republicans have prom- ark after him in 1999. involves making campaign contri- a member,you might as well hang ised not to raise taxes. Mr.McFarland said he left of- butions. Mr. McFarland said he up your spurs." "It's the old story;the dog catch- ce to devote more time to his donates $40,000 to $50,000 to Grand Prairie City Attorney es the car,what's the dog going to family and law practice. Being a legislators during election years Don Postell said the lobbyist has an do with it?.What are the Republi- .obbyist is just as demanding as and half that amount during non- impressive knowledge ofthe legis- cans going to do?"he asked. "It's erving in the Legislature,he said. election years. lative process. going to be a fun time to watch!' In addition to monitoring The money does not buy votes "It's fun to go down to Austin thousands of bills each session, — it helps provide access, Mr. with him because he's so well- E-mail khorner@dallasnews.com gr. McFarland coordinates testi- McFarlandsaid. known and so well-liked and re-. or call 817-695-0309. DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR , DA TEDISTRIBUTED 3 f 3 DATE OFARTICLE_ U NEWSPAPER DMN s. LSf; 1 MICHAEL AINSWORTH/ Staff Photographer Lobbyist Bob McFarland ' served in the state House from 1977 to 1982 and the state Senate from 1982 to 1991. ' DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF t MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DE LA CRUZ RIDGWAY ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRAR(YADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED DATEOFARTICLE Q I� �� NEWSPAPER DMN i 1 i 1 1 Euless 1 Undecorated trees can be recycledat Midway Park,614 North Main St.,through Satur- day.Residents must remove all 1 decorations and lights and place their tree in a designated area at the North MainStreet entrance.A recycling drive will i be held from 10 am.to 2 p.m. Saturday at Midway Park,and participants can receive one bag of free mulch and tree saplings. 1 i DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF I MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RID GWAY 1 YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED ' w,5 DATE OF ARTICLE I ��, I ��` � C'�- NEWSPAPER DMN 1 Residents wont have to travel far 1 to .find New Year's Eve festivities 1 If Euless Trout Fishing in America will perform at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Texas Star Conference Center, 1400 Texas Star Parkway.The$12 1 admission includes party hats and noisemakers,and the city of Euless will hold an early New Year's Eve countdown.Call 817-685-1666 for 1 tickets. 3 1 � 1 i 1 i 1 = Ii1 9 I I DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE l OF j ' MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED /l / 3 U 3 DATE OF ARTICLE I a/oZ�1 I NEWSPAPER FWST Upemployment,� ,_ eF Unet�Rluyrilent inereRsed W ' every,greater Nt tFras#�`arran# irountq tc�rr�munfty between November��pi'af+d Ngyembsr' .` EGaru3tnist d tlnf eXpE'Ct ' anY lmprnvement until dt least the•mftfdle of 2�t03 NoV:`tib NaY.`ili,. ' Colieyville 3�� 2 N '' Flower Mound fartYVatth ' %77 .�67 - ' &rapevine �� •�� 11urSt6 dN Heiler . 34 ,�4; ' .Naini Rkdiaml HIHs 4� X39 r, RicfilandHilis° �� =3fi ,a kaanok,�� 4:� 3.9 • Saginaw 7& ""is ' Southlake M : i ro ohy club 3 Watau�8 �3 2,9 60UR0,1V I vroofpt a urnitnuie� STAR TELEGRAM DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF _ MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RID Gl3'AY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR ' DATE DISTRIB UTED �' l U -3 DATE OF ARTICLE �3C, � NEWSPAPER FWST WORK FACES Appointments Barry Kromann has been appointed president of the board for the Parenting Center. Other appointments include: Robin Hamilton, president- elect; Brent Davis, 1 secretary/treasurer;-Jim Brittain, chairman,board development committee; Doug 1 Landry, chairman,fund devel- opment/public relations; and Lacy Britten, chairwoman, client services, i ` i 1 1 � 1 1 1 ° I DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE l OF MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DE LA CRUZ RIDGWAY ' YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTED -3 3 DATE OF ARTICLE / C 3 NEWSPAPER FWST Cities making mulch of Christmas trees 'ByBRENDAIDWARDSBERNETThe trees will letic Complex because of con- in Euless. "It provides a nice SPECIAL TO THE STAR-TELEGRAM ® be turned into struction,city officials said. alternative rather than throw- , When Christmas trees lose mulch in most greater Euless presents an annual ing them away."Euless uses the their luster—and their needles Northeast Tarrant County event for residents to watch the wood chips for projects such as —most communities in greater communities. trees being chipped. They can flower beds, borders and tree Northeast Tarrant County offer take home a free bag of mulch plantings,he said. 'residents the option of recy- ments, lights and tinsel have and free tree saplings. Free hot Many other communities cling them into mulch rather been removed. Artificial trees dogs and soft drinks will be also offer free mulch Call your than sending them to landfills. are not accepted. served. community for information. Most communities accept Richland Hills residents can "It gives our citizens an Here is a list of locations 'Christmas trees if the orna- recycle their trees through opportunity to take their tree where Christmas trees can be Thursday. somewhere where it gets used recycled: Richard Muniz unloads his In Hurst, tree recycling has for other reasons," said Ray Christmas tree to dump at Hurst been moved to Hurst Commu- McDonald,assistant director of Community Park. nity Park from the Hurst Atli- parks and community services 1 Uy �E ' YBR 3 ky v r 4 a STARTELEGRAM/KELLEYCCHINN t DISTRIBUTED TO: PAGE OF I u MAYOR CITYCOUNCIL CITYATTORNEY CRIM HENNIG MCKAMIE DELA CRUZ RIDGWAY YOUNG McDONALD COLLINS WILHITE GETCHELL LIBRARYADMIN LIBRARYREF ANIMAL CNTR DATE DISTRIBUTEDC; > NEWSPAPER_ FWST DATE OF ARTICLE x s Bedford ■North Richland Hills Through Jan.13 Through Jan.8 l t Meadowpark Athletic Complex, Trash bin near Fire Administra- v 3200 Meadowpark Drive(behind tion building,Tecnol Boulevard at Kroger supermarket at Central Drive Dick Fisher Drive and Harwood Road) ■Richland Hills ■Euless Through Thursday Through Saturday Rosebud Park,Pine Park at Midway Park at the North Main Rosebud Lane Street entrance ■Southlake Recycling event,10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Through Jan.9 } I ■Colleyvilie 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. ' 1 Through Jan.9 South parking lot of Bicentennial Pleasant Run Park,6501 Pleas- Park,between Shady Oaks Drive ant Run Road - and White Chapel Boulevard North ■North Fort Worth ■Trophy r~lutt. 3 Through Jan.12 Thursday through Jan.13 South parking lot of Kroger Parking lot of Beck Field(former- supermarket,6650 N.Beach St.at ly McCombs Field),Trophy Club Western Center Boulevard Drive near Tom Thumb supermarket a Flower Mound ■Watauga Through Jan.12 Through Monday Gerault Park,near Gerault-Road South side of Indian Springs and Spinks Road Recreation Center,7857 Indian Trees are chipped from 8 a.m.to Springs Road 3 p.m.daily.For free mulch, Jan_8,one-day curbside pickup. res' eCnras shapeould bring containers. Trees must be at the curb.by 7 a.m. Saturday ' One-day tree pickup i Christmas trees must be at the curb by 7 a.m. ■Haltom City 1 Through Jan.12 5643 E.Belknap St.,next to McDonald's restaurant ■Hurst .. i t Through Jan.9 Hurst Community Park, southwest corner of Pipeline Road and Precinct Line Road Free mulch can be picked up Jan: � 10-20. ■Keller t Through Sunday Public Works Department facility,, 429 Rufe Snow Drive I 3 4 1