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' Pre-'sFastest growing area residential communities
1 Ranked by percentagc of residential corn mtin ityt t;rotutb
Percentage Combined sales tax
of residential Final census 2002/ Single family residential sate/ tax
Rank City name,address,phone,fax,!•mail,web site community's growth estimated Jan.1 2003 o e nlue property
pr p rty per SIN valuation Sample of city amenities
200 aid Annetta Rd.,Akdo 76008 -
• 21.66% 1,726,7,100
(817)441-7016 fax(817)44f-7520 SI00,000-S200,000 77S(L6784
Quiet country lifestyle
Web site:akdotexQflash.rset
Burleson
141 W.Renfro.Burleson 76018
2• (BI7)447-5400 fu(817)647-6885 13.79% 22-85026,000 DMD 8.25/.60416 Hidden Creek Golf Course,seven parks,
Web site:www.burlesona.com recreation center,library,historic old town
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Monsfield Walnut creek country club(private),public golf coupe,
3• 1200 E Broad It,Mansfield 76063 12.03% 28,011/31,403 $142,811 8S/.71 80 acres sports complex.7S acres park and bike/
(817)276-4200 lac(817)473-!342 _ walking trails,library,newly opened city hall
Cre.,4ty,
110 N.Hampton,Cmwlty 76036
7 parks,library,senior cations
• (817)297-12014817)297-6178 7.14% 7,16718.000 597,722-5118,659 7 75/6514
Web silt:cKrowley.tx.us community center,nature center
Keller
C 000 Bear Creek Parkway,Kell-76244 - - Parks and trail system,equesrian arena,
5• (817)743-400 6.12% 29,978/31,814 5207,018 8.125/.438 multi-use sports complex
' Website/e-rtuit wwwckyotkellercom..
Watauga
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7101 Whitley Rd.,Watauga 76148 4'07% IL1D023000 593407 825/0631 wn, . . Small-tocivic atmosphere,highly rated school
(817)514-5800 district,access to major thoroughfa es and airports
Web site:www.ciwasauga.tx.us
Eulers
201 N.Ectar Dr.Euless 76039
7 16 parks,1 amphheaters,senior citizens comer,
Web. 3.77% 47,950/49,758 $118,656 83S/0.497 ate skating rink, itittwatl world,community events
685-1400 las(817)685-1416
Web site;www.ci.euless.tx.us - -
' Fort Worth _
1000 Throckmorton St,Fort Worth 76102 IS libraries,209 parks,
8. (817)871-7756 lax(BI7)871-6196 1.74% 556,700/577,500 591,109/581,243(ISD) 8.25/0.865 19 community centers,golf courses
Web site:www.fort-worth.�us
9• 9H Winscott Rd.,Benbrook 76126 Benbrook lake community center/YMCA,
(8fT)249-300 fax(817)249-0884 3.70% 20,25021,000 $116,849 8.25/772 Whitestone Golf Course,parks featuring soccer
Web site.www.cityolbenbrooLecan - - _ and softball fields and sand volleyball courts,library -
Southlake -. .. .. ..
lo.1400 Main St,Southlake 76092 624 acres of park land,annual special events,youth
(817)481-1653 fax(817)481-1998 3-31% 22-80023,554 S375,D95 9.25/.462 sport 6 recreational classes,public library,senior
Web site:www.cisouthmke.ta.us activity center,located in the heart of D/FW metropkx
Grapevine
•t 200 S.Main St,Grapevine 76051 - - - library,parks,major man,five festivals per year,
(�•(Bry)410-3000 fact(817)410.3018 158% 45,524/46,700 518,502-5224,660 6.25/366 historic downtown,wineries,Bass Pro Outdoor World,
Web site,www.d.grapevinexi-its excellent school district,Tarantula Train
North Richland Hills
is 7301 HE Loop 820.Horth Richland Hills 76180 NRH2O family water park,Iron Horse
2'(BIT)427-6000 1-(Bill 427-6016 L13% 58.550/59,800 5127,511 8.25/57 Goll Course.several parks with sports
Web site:www.nrhtt.com and family amenities,tennis center
'Arlington .. .. The Ballpark in Arlington,S6 Flags
q 101 W Abram St,Arlington 76010 - Over Tescas 6 Hurricane Harbor,comrtntiun
3'(817)459-6100 _ L12% 337,ISOi344,4oD $I13,70i 7.25/.63{ center grand hall,aquatics,guff,tennis -
' www.dssgtan.n.us and league sports,River Legacy Parka
Axle
14.611 S.E.Parkway,Ask 76020
44- 1.04% 9,650/9,750 $98,990-5109,921 7-5/0.691 School,libra rks
(817)a44-2-541 fact(8M 444-7149 7',w
Web site:,www d.arle o-us - - -
. White Settkment
15.214 Meadow Par*Drive.Whf4 Se[[kmesrt 76105 - - - - Library,senior cittretn center,parks featuring
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1. ,850/i5,000 $76,69S 8.25/579 softball fields and baeball.walking rails,
(Bf1)246-1971 lax(817)367-0885 - - ng t
Web sit.wscltyQdwhlte-setikmentoe.us - new v,K—park,recreation center.Bre,police
' Mord Parks,fes[Fvals,musloh,live concerts,
1 6.(8M SI-21 Ridge Drive,Bedford 76021 0.95% 47,300/47,750 $145,306 8.25/384 walking trails,numerous recreation
l817)951-1100 fax(817)951-2394 g
Web site,www.ci.bedford.tzus I opportunities and unique library programming
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Hurst ... .' N)0,000-item I I. bd tenter,18
1505 Pmcient Line Rd.,Hurst 76054 _ fin+ "ustics, parks in 280 ,
17. 0.43% 36,Sd7/36,726 5121,270 8.25)499 acres,recreation center,lighted fields for soccer,baseball,
(8t7)788-7000 la:(617)788-7009 ., ,, - ,. - softball,It playgrounds,tennis,Northeast M.O.HEN 8
Web site.vvww.d.hunt.tx.us Nirdvilk ISOs,TRI stations nearby,great buskross mate
Haltom aExcellent northeast Tarrant location supported b
p 5024 Broadway Ave..Haltom Citi,76117 PP 7 seven
1 Q' rod(617)222-7700 las)817)8347237 038% 39,250/39,400 $78,021 8.25/.45575 parks,a senior center,recreation center,library,youth
Web site:wsvw.haltomcitytx.com athletic fields and plenty of highway access
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CORRECTION
We've always known that fig- now. calculate
' uring taxes was difficult,and now
we have proof.On Friday's News
2 Use page, providedproperty
taxes
' incor-
rect information about calculatatour-
ing tax rates.We lumped all the
exemptions together,rather than (the right way)
calculating them individually for
' each taxing entity.On today's One of the least popular rites of fall is upon us:the mailing of property tax bills.
News 2 Use page,we provide the Homeowners in the region are now receiving their bills,which must be paid by
numbers again—the right way. ,tan.31.Most homeowners pay their taxes along with their mortgage payments.
' To help you better understand your taxes,News2Use is providing information about how to estimate
your tax bill.
Example: $150,000 home in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Fort Worth school district with
homeowner over 65 years of age.
Find the value of your home: $150,000
' Find your taxing entities,and the exemptions for each one.Subtract the exemption from the
home value,divide that figure by 100 and multiply by the tax rate.
Tarrant County
' Exemption $50,000
Taxable value $100,000
Tax rate .272 $100,000/$100=$1,000 x.272=$272.00
' Regional Water District
Exemption $50,000
Taxable value $100,000,
' Tax rate .020 $100,000/$100=$1,000 x.020=$20.00
County Hospital
Exemption $50,000
' Taxable value $100,000
Tax?ate .235 $100,000/$100=$1,000 x.235=$235.00
County College
' Exemption $50,000
Taxable value $100,000
Tax rate .139 $100,000/$100=$1,000 x.139=$139.00
' Fort Worth s'
Exemptions $30,000 and$40,000
Taxable value $80,000
' Tax rate .865 $80,000/$100=$800 x.965=$692.-00
Fort Worth school district
Exemptions $10,000 and$15,000
' Taxable value $125,000
Tax rate 1.66 $125,000/$100=$1,250 x.1.66=$2,075.00
Estimated tax bill $3,433
' Note:Because the tax rates we used are rounded,the actual tax bill would be$3,431.78
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Exemptions Deadlines '
Under Texas law,school districts must offer Property taxes are due Jan.31.Most
homestead exemptions of$15,000 for all homeowners pay their taxes along with their
homeowners.For example,if your home is valued mortgage payments.
at$100,000,you only pay school taxes on$85,000. '
Some school districts and cities offer local- Highest tax rates for cities
in five-county region, per S10O valuation
option exemptions for up to 20 percent of the
home's value(not less than$5,000),which can Forest Hill(Tarrant) .970® ,
be added to the state-mandated exemptions. Everman(Tarrant) .884
If you are 65 or older or are disabled,you Pelican Bay(Tarrant) .875
qualify for additional exemptions.Check with Fort Worth(Tarrant) .865® ,
your appraisal district to find out what exemptions River Oaks(Tarrant) .782
are available to you. Benbrook(Tarrant) .762
There are four exemptions for disabled veterans Venus(Johnson) .755
and for the surviving spouse or child of a disabled '
veteran or a member of the armed forces who Alvarado(Johnson) .750
was killed on active duty.The amount of the Kennedale(Tarrant) .732
exemption ranges from$5,000 to$12,000 and Grandview(Johnson) .724® '
depends on the severity of the disability.
Lowest tax rates for cities
Worth noting... in five-county region,per$100 valuation
■If you own more than one house,you can Bartonville(Denton) .178- '
only get the exemption on your primary residence. Double Oak(Denton) .220 111111111
®You can get exemption application forms Clark(Denton) 250
from the appraisal district of your county.
E After you receive an over-65 homestead Dalworthington '
exemption,your taxes can be frozen,which means Gardens(Tarrant) .267
they cannot increase as long as you own and live Edgecliff Village(Tarrant) .287
in that home.Under a new constitutional Northlake(Denton) .295® '
amendment,cities,counties and junior college Lakeside(Tarrant) .298
districts are now permitted to freeze property Lake Worth(Tarrant) .314
taxes for senior citizens and people with
disabilities,but only a handful of cities in the Lipan(Hood) .330® '
region have decided to adopt such an ordinance. Haslet(Tarrant) .345
How to reach ... '
■Denton Central Appraisal District:(940)349-3800
ONLINE:www.dentoncad.com
■Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector:(940)349-3500
ONLINE:www.tax.dentoncounty.com '
■Hood County Appraisal District:(817) 573-2471
ONLINE:www.co.hood.tx.us/appraisaldistrict.htm
■Johnson County Central Appraisal District: (817)645-3986
ONLINE:www.johnsoncad.com '
i Johnson County Tax Assessor-Collector: (817) 556-6100(main number in Cleburne);
(817)295-6641 (Burleson office)
ONLINE:www.johnsoncountytaxoffice.org
a Parker County Appraisal District: (817)596-0077
ONLINE:parkercad.org '
■Tarrant Appraisal District:(817)284-0024
ONLINE:www.tad.org
■Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Co Ilector:(817)884-1100
ONLINE:www.tarrantcounty.com/taxweb '
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Taxing Tax rate Local Local Local
' entity per$100 homestead over-65 disabled
valuation exemption exemption exemption
' County .27Z $50,000 $10,000
County College .139 $50,000 $3,000
Hospital District .235 $50,000 $10,000
Water district .020
Arlington .648 20 percent $65,000 I $60,000
Azle .691 $15,000
Bedford .389 $50,000
Benbrook .762 1 percent $30,000 $5,000
Blue Mound .544 I $12,000
Colleyville .3474 $65,000 $65,000
Crowley .674
Dal.Gardens .267 $35,000 $35,000
Edgecliff Village .287
' Euless .495 ZO percent $35,000
Everman .884 $35,000 $35,000
Forest Hill .97 $40,000
Fort Worth .865 ZO percent $40,000 $40,000
' Grapevine .366 20 percent $60,000 $10,000
Haltom City .52 10 percent $50,000 $40,000
Haslet .345 20 percent $50,000
Hurst .499 20 percent $35,000 $35,000
>- Keller .438 1 percent $40,000 $10,000
Kennedale .73Z $50,000 $50,000
Lake Worth .314 $10,000
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Lakeside .298 $25,000 $25,000
Mansfield .71 $50,000 $10,000
Z North Richland Hills .57 15 percent $36,000 $36,000
Pantego .40 20 percent $50,000 $10,000
Pelican Bay .875 $9,000
Richland Hills .428 $20,000
' River Oaks .78Z $15,000
Saginaw .54 $40,000 $30,000
Sansom Park .49 1 percent $15,000 $15,000
Southlake .462 $75,000 $75,000
' Watauga .581 $40,000
Westover Hills .52
Westworth Village .50 20 percent $50,000 $30,000
White Settlement .618 20 percent $37,000 $10,000
' School districts
Arlington 1.73
Azle 1.60
Birdville 1.61
' Carroll 1.90 $35,000
Castleberry 1.68
Crowley 1.76 10 percent
Eagle Mtn/Saginaw 1.60 $3,000 $3,000
' Everman 1.59 13.17 percent
Fort Worth 1.66
Grapevine-Colleyville 1.70 $29,600
H-E-B 1.66 1 percent $5,000 $5,000
Keller 1-67 $10,000
' Kennedale 1.61 $25,000 $25,000
Lake Worth 1.68 $50,000 $50,000
Mansfield 1.68
' White Settlement 1.60 $20,000
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County .2471
Argyle .392 1 percent $16,000 $16,000 '
Bartonville .178 $50,000 $50,000
Clark .25
Double Oak .22 $40,000
y. Flower Mound .449 $60,000 $10,000 1
�- Justin .429 $5,000
Marshall Creek .50 $10,000 $10,000
a Northlake .295 $10,000
Roanoke .375 20 percent $10,000 $4,500 '
Trophy Club .43 $35,000
F— School districts
x Argyle 1.82
o Denton 1.86 '
Lewisville 1.77
Northwest 1.83
Special districts
Trophy Club MUD 1 .28 $25,000 ,
Trophy Club MUD 2 .339 $25,000
County .36 $15,000
Granbury .44 $20,000 $10,000 '
Lipan .33
o Tolar .46 $10,000 $10,000
c,) School district
Granbury 1.70 $10,000 $10,000 '
Q Lipan 1.75 $10,000 $10,000
= Tolar 1.81 $10,000 $10,000
County .464 1 percent '
Alvarado .75 $15,000 $15,000
Burleson .598 $22,500
Cleburne .711 1 percent $6,000
Godley .609 $10,000 '
Grandview .724 $5,000
Joshua .52 $25,000
Keene .687 $15,000 $15,000
Rio Vista .489
Venus .755 $10,000 $10,000 '
School districts
z Alvarado 1.71
Burleson 1.75 $25,000 $25,000
Q Cleburne 1.68 $7,000 '
z Godley 1.61
c Grandview 1.57
z Joshua 1.74
= Keene 1.74 ,
Rio Vista 1.65
Venus 1.55
Hill College
Alvarado .416 '
Cleburne 485
Godley .36
Grandview .411
Joshua .402 '
Keene .452
Rio Vista .384
Venus .392
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County .247 $10,000 $10,000
' Hospital .166 $10,000
Weatherford College .129 1 $10,000
Roads .094 $3,000
Emergency services .05
Aledo .365
' Millsap .538
Springtown .613 $10,000 $10,000
c Weatherford .34 $25,000 $25,000
5 Willow Park .12 $10,000
' School districts
Aledo 1.72
oYc Brock 1.66
a Garner 1.61
' Millsap 1.71
Peaster 1.75
Pooville 1.60
Springtown 1.64
' Weatherford 1.70
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NORTHEAST TARRANT BRIEFS
man was taken b helicopter vin a 2001 Honda, pulled out police reports, the Fort Worth '
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ambulance to Harris Methodist of a Home Depot parking lot man's view was obstructed by
Accident injures man, Fort Worth hospital,authorities and attempted to turn south a truck that was traveling '
causes highway closure said. He was seriously injured, on Industrial Boulevard. north on Industrial Boulevard.
A traffic accident on Indus- but hospital officials did not An Acura 2002 heading north —Domingo Ramirez Jr.
trial Boulevard in Euless on Fri- reveal his condition. on Industrial Boulevard hit the Two men suspected '
day injured a Fort Worth man The accident occurred at Honda, police said. The Acura
and caused police to close the 12:11 p.m. in the 200 block of driver,a 32-year-old Irving man, in robbery of salon
highway for almost an hour. South Industrial Boulevard. was treated at the scene. An owner was robbed at
The unidentified 32-year-old The Fort Worth man,,dri- According to preliminary gunpoint Friday night at a hair '
and nail salon in the 700 block The men took an undisclosed ,
of South.Main Street in Euless, amount of cash and fled south
police said. on Main Street in a black pickup '
Two men wearing hooded or sport utility vehicle driven by
sweat shirts walked into the a third man,Starnes said.
salon about 7 p.m.Friday and No one was injured during
put a black handgun to the the incident,according to ,
head of the proprietor of Vina's reports.Additional informa-
Hair&Nails,demanding mon- tion was not available.
ey,police Sgt.Eric Starnes said. —Ben Tinsley '
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1 INSIDE THE POLICE SCANNER
Euless roommate, belongings missing
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By MARK THOMPSON MissingSTAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER Harwood Rd.
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A Euless woman who let friends stay in her possessions � rw Izi
apartment as a favor returned to find the locks Bedford Rd.
changed and about$4,000 worth of her belong- 157
ings missing,a police report says.
' Events from Oct. 10 to Oct. 20 at an apart- 0 183 Izl Euless
ment in the 1800 block of Airport Freeway are Mapped area
under investigation as possible felony theft,
! Euless police Sgt David Cort-Brassey said. Fortreturned to find that her
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The woman told police that she moved Oct. n worth L.
10,but let her former roommate and the roomher belongings.
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mate's boyfriend remain in the apartment with
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' the lease still in her name.
She returned Oct. 20 to find the roommate ey is owed, but felony theft cases among peo-
and her companion gone, along with a dining , ple who live together are rare in Euless, Cort-
room set, kitchenware, bed frames, five boxes ' Brassey said.-of books and clothing, including a suede "It's not a common problem,but it does hap-
leather jacket,the report says. pen,"he said.
One roommate will occasionally take items
Mark Thompson,(817)6853859
owned by another because of claims that mon- markthompson@star-telegram.com
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TALK OF
THE TOWNS
Midway mayhem:A '
Halloween carnival will be
from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Friday at
Midway Recreation Center, '
300 W.Midway Drive,Euless.
Admission is free.Call
817-685-1666.
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Classes help to do more
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1 By PAT GILLESPIE RECREATION skating and stick and puck clas- extension 229.
Special Contributor ses are available to youngsters
The next Mike Modano or Tara who have taken the introductory
1 Lipinski might be in the area any age. classes.
That's why the Dr Pepper Star- "We do split it age-wise and lev- The goal of the hockey classes is
Center in Euless offers s mg el-wise,"she said."It's a great way to prepare students for leagues.
classes.Its next session starts Nov to find out if they love the sport." "It teaches them a little more
1 3 and lasts until Dec.20. She said the student-teacher technique,"Cain said.
Registration is open for the ratio is usually 10 to one. Figure skating classes focus on
classes,which cost$75 for the six Students wishing to take spe- jumps and spins and eventually
weeks. The group meets once a cific courses focusing on figure private lessons and ice dancing.
1 week for 30 minutes,and the fee skating or hockey skills may do so The center also puts on a holiday
includes skate rental. ' starting Nov 3. show in December in which stu-
Darlene Cain, skating pro- For hockey, classes focus on dents can participate for an addi-
grams manager, said the class is everything from forward strides tional$35.
1 designed to teach the basics of and crossovers to puck-handling. Registration is available at the
skating, including balance and Hockey 1 and 2 classes are the in- Sta.rCenter, 1400 South Pipeline
stopping.She said it's designed for troductory classes, but power Road,or by calling 817-267-4233,
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will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, BY TH E
ettin a um 1000 W.Airport Freeway,Euless.
J Call 817-267-3313. Both events NUMBERS
are free.
Other scheduled northeast 1921
n HTarrant celebrations are asfol- The year of the first
oalloween lows: recorded U.S.
■A haunted maze will be open Halloween celebration,
B BRANDON FORMBY Beth Sawyer, from 7 p.m.to midnight Friday at in Anoka,Minn.
By wyer, who organized the Pumpkin Farm, Pool and 1�7II,L,I ON '
Staff Writer 121's"Trunk-r-Treat,"said about Hall-Johnson roads, Grapevine. 41
When the U.S.Census Bureau 65 cars will line the church's lot Admission is $5. Call 817-421- The estimated number
counted 106 million American with open trunks featuring deco- 4099 of potential
homes as potential stops for rations,. games and, of course, 0 haunted house featuring trick-or-treaters-5-to '
trick-or-treaters in 2001,it prob- candy. 14-year-olds—across
characters from director Tim
ably didn't tally northeast Tar- "It's just a safe and fun envi- Burton's movies will be from 6 to United States in
the the down by about
rant car trunks. ronment,"she said."It's an alter- 10 p.m.Wednesday to Friday at 40,000 from 2000. '
But area children can add car- native to trick-or-treating." Colleyville Heritage High, 5401
to-car jaunts to their list of Hal- She said about 350 children Heritage Ave. Admission is $5. 24 POUNDS
loween haunts as alternatives or attended last year's event and Call 817-358-4752. Per capita
additions to door-to-door trick- hopes 500 make it out this year. E A haunted house benefiting consumption of candy '
or-treating. First Baptist estimates 3,000 the Northwest High School hock- by Americans in 2002.
First Baptist Church Euless children will attend its "Trunk- ey team will begin at dark Friday Officials believe
and 121 Community Church in fest." at 525 Main St.,Roanoke.Admis- children consume a
Grapevine will turn their parking "Trunk-r-Treat" will be from sion is$2 and a canned good. large portion of that '
lots into places for what they say 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Friday in 121's ■A Halloween carnival fea- candy during the days
will be safe holiday fun. parking lot, 3500 William D. immediately following
turfing games, costume contests
The events are two of many Tate, Grapevine. Call 972-660- and bounce houses will be from 6 Halloween.
opportunities area parents and 4506. First Baptist's"Trunkfest" to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Midway BomRCE:U.S.census '
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children have to celebrate the Recreation Center, 300 W. Mid-
holiday. way Drive, Euless. Admission is
free.Call 817-685-1666.
■Bedford's "Halloween Fest" '
will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m.Friday
at the Boys Ranch Activity Center,
2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bed-
ford.The event will feature carni-
val games,craft activities,bounce
houses and candy.Admission re-
quires a food or monetary dona-
tion benefiting the Northeast Tar-
rant Food Bank: Call
817-952-2323.
■A performance of Orson
Welles' radio play War of the
Worlds will be at 9 p.m.Friday at
Lancaster Theatre, 300 S. Main
St., Grapevine. Dinner begins at
7:30 p.m.Live music and dancing
will follow the performance.Tick-
ets cost$85.Call 817-421-2825.
E-mail bformby@dallasnews.com
or call 817-865-4970
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seare up fun everyone
Games and more
EULESS — The city will
sponsor Halloween Thing
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at
Midway Recreation Center,
' 300 W.Midway Drive.
Expect to see carnival
games, bounce houses, story-
telling and door prizes for
those in costume.
"It's definitely a family
event,and we have a nice allit-
eration of free family fun,"said
Randy Smith,a recreation cen-
ter staff member.
One more Halloween tradi-
tion is sure to be observed, he
said.
"Candy definitely will be
' given out."
Eerie theater
EULESS — Starlight Per-
forming Arts Theatre and
School will sponsor a Hal-
loween haunted house from 7 to
9 p.m Friday at the.theater,201
' S.Ector Drive.
Theater performers have
volunteered to work the haunt-
ed house, which will feature a
' maze and several rooms geared
toward children.Those wearing
a recognizable costume will
receive free admission to the
' family event which promises
ghosts,goblins,tricks and treats.
Admission without costume
is $5. Refreshments and a
bounce house will be available
for an additional charge. Call
' (817)508-9101.
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No.of full time Combined sales
Final 2002 census results/ employees/area tax rate/tax per
ank City address,phone,fu,Web site/e-mail estimate 2003/percentage In square miles Mayor/city manager $100 valuation Sample of city amenities
Mansfield David Harry,mayor/ 33 acres of parks and trail systems,
�•s, 1200 E.Broad St.,Mansfield 76063 32,200/35,950/11.65% 340/19 Clayton Chandler, 8.251.71 equestrian arena multi-use sports complex
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(817)276.4200 fax(817)473.1342 city manager
Aledo
200 Old Annetta Rd.,Aledo 76008 Sue Langley,mayor/
t1,950/2,100/7.69% 4/DND Daphne Richardson, 7.758.684 Excellent schools,and quite living with a country feel 441-7016 lx(817)441-7520
Web site/e-mail:aledotex@flash.net city administrator
C_wkY BillyDavis,
3•
120 N.Hampton,Crowley 16036(817)
(817)297-2201(817)297-6178 7,850/8,350/637% 65/B.1 mayor/John Daniels, 7.75/0.657 Three parks,library,community center,nature tenter
Web dWe-mall:cicrowley.tx.us dh'rTMnger
Keller
1100 Bear Creek Parkway,Keller 76244 Julie Tandy,mayor/
7 Walking Trails,recreation and aquatic center
(817)747-4010 fax(817)743-4190 29,918/31,814/6.37% 262118.3 Lyle N.Dresher, 8.125/.438 multi-use sports complex,parks,senior citizensns center center
Website/e-mail:www.cityof keller.com city manager
Burkson..
141 W.Renfro,Burleson 76028 - - Mayor Byron BlaW Hidden Creek Goff Course,seven parks,recreation center,
�• (817)447-5400 fax(817)447. US 12 85084,050/5.25% 12023.11 Bill Davinson 8.25/598 historic ofd
library, town Spicks Airport country duh
Web she%-mall:www.burieson6c.com
Town of Lakeside Raymond Beck,
9830 Confederate Park Rd.,Lakeside,76108 1,050/1,100/4.76% 9/.2 mayor/William Mohr, 7.25/.2980 Police,water,tennis courts,soccer field .�.�.,.m. .._.
(817)237-1234 fax(817)238-9787 city administrator
Euless
v� 17• 201 N.Ector Dr.,Euless 76034 87,750/49,750/4.19% 368/16 mayary Liboe Salc, 8.251495 16 parks,3 swimming pools,24 athletic fields,2 amphitheaters,Arbor
(817)685-1400 tax(817)685-1416 Henning, Duon
Daze festival,many chy-spsored community events throughout the yes,
Web siWe-mask www.cl.euless.tx.us dry m
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City of Ft.Worth Mike Moncrief,
3• 1000 Throckmcrton St.,Fort Worth 76102 SS7,7S0/S77,S00/3.54% 5,605/310 mayor/Gary Jackson, 8.25/DND Great downtown 8 cultural district with great entertainment,
(817)871-7756 fax(817)871-6196 city manager excellent museums,209 parks,19 community centers,golf courses
Web site/e-mail:www.fort-worth.tx.us
Watauga Harry Jeffries,
1• 7101 Whitley Rd.,Watauga 76148 23,000/23,735/336% ONO nwyor/Kerryacy,L 8.25/0.598 Small-town civic atmosphere,highly rated school
(817)SWS8D0 district,access to major Ysoroughfares and airports
Web site/e-mail:www.cowaLory city manager
Arlington
0•(101 W.Abram St.,Arlington 76010 Dr.Robert Cluck, The Ballpark in Arlington,Six Flags over Texas A Hurricane
1 817)459-6122 fax(817)4596116 344,050/352,450,7.44% 2,367/98.7 mayor/Charles R. 7.5/0.634 Harbor,convention center grand hall,aquatics,golf,
Web site:www.ci.ariington.u.us Kiefer,city manager tennis and league sports,river legacy parks
City of Grand Prairie
P.O.Box 534045 Grand Prairie,75053 Charles England, Next Stage,Performance Theater,Lone Star Park Racetrack,
1 1• 972 237-8000 fax 972 237-8317 127,427/137,87212,41% 1,100/81 mayor/Tom Hart, 8.25/3.026
( ) ( ) GPX aggressive skate park,Joe Poof Lake,52 parks
Web site:www.gp�.org dq manager
Southlake
1400 Main St.,Southlake 76092 Andy Wambzganss, Southlake offers a unique blend of excellent location,
2•(817)481-5581 fax(817)481-1998 23,554124,15012.33% DND mayor/Billy Campbell, 8.25/.466 extraordinary quality of life 8 available land with many
Web site/e-mail:www.ci.southlake.tx.us city manager natural attributes,excellent schools
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Oscar Trevino,mayor/ NRH20 Water Park,Iran Horse Golf Course,
13.7301 HE Loop 820,North Richland Hills 76180 58,550/59,80012.13% 504/18.9 Larry Cunningham, 8.25/.57 The Crossing Shopping Center,North Hill Mall
(817)427-6000 fax(817)427-6016 city manager
Web site/e-mail:www.nrhtx.com KaY
Grapevine William D.Tale,
200 S.Main St.,Grapevine 7605199% 540/34.6 mayor/Roger Nelson, 7.25;.366 Grapevine Mills Mall,Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World,Gaylord Opryland
14.(817)410-3000 fax(817)410-3018 42,750/43,6001. city manager Texas,two major festivals per year,7 wineries,Tarantula Steam Train
Web site/e-mail:www.ci.grapevine.tx.us
Bedford
2000 Forest Ridge Drive,Bedford 76021 R.D.Rick Hurt, Parks,festivals,musicals,live concerts,walking trails,numerous ar,
•(817)952-2100 fax(817)952-2394 41,500!48,30011rogramming
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Web site:www.ci.bedford.tx.us
White Settlement
214 Meadow Park Drive,White Settlement 76108 15,050/15,250/1.33% DND fames mayor! 8.25/.3474 Library,senior citizens center,parks featuring softball fields and baseball
16•(817)246-4971 fax(817)367-0885 Peterr Nuc Nuckolis walking trails,new veterans park,recreation center,fire,police
E-mail:wscity@ciwhite-settlement.tx.us
Azle R.Leck Heflin,
613 S.E.Parkway,Azle 76020 Golf Course,Eagle Mountain Lake,rural community with country
9,7509,85011.03% 97 DND mayor/Jerry city
ager ry, 8.2510:691 atmosphere,Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, arks
17•(817)444-2541 fax(817)444-7149 city manager P g �P
Web site/e-mafl:www.ci.azle.tx.us
Colleyville Joe Hocutt,mayor/ Parks and recreation include tennis,fishing piers,sand volley-ball,hike.
5400 Bransford Rd.,Colleyville 76034 19,950/20,15011.00% 158/3.2 Bill Lindley, 8.25/0.347 and bike trails,46-acre nature center 8 recreational activities for all age
18•(817)577-7575 fax(817)577-7555 city manager group,community
center equipped to host different types of events
Web site:www.ci.colleyville,tx.us
Hurst Bill Souder,mayor/ Award winning parks and recreations,two multi-million
1505 Prescient Line Rd.,Hurst 76054 36,550/36,750/0.55% 325AO Allan Weegar, 8.25/.499 dollar water parks,235 acres of parkland over 16 locations,
19•(817)788-7000 fax(817)788-7009 indoor logging track,fitness center
Web site!e-mail:www.ci.hurst.tx.us _ city manager j 68 g
Benbrook
911 Winscott Rd.,Benbrook 76126 Felix T.Herbert, Benbrook Lake,Community Center,YMCA,
20•(8 7)249-300 lax(817)249-0884 20,600120,700/0.49% 95/12 mayor/Cary K. 8.25/0.762 Whitestone Golf Course,Public Library,Parks
Web site/e-mail:www.cityofbenbrook.com Conklin,city manager
Haltom City Calvin White,mayor/ Excellent northeast Tarrant location supported by seven parks, ..�..-_
21 5024 Broadway Ave.,Haltom City,76117 39,450/39,50010.13% 2891123 Tom Muir,Interium 8.251.455 a senior center,recreation center,library,youth athletic
•(817)222-7700 fax(817)834-7237 city manager fields and plenty of highway access
Web site/e-mail:www.haltomcitytx.com -
Everman Jim Stephenson,mayor/
22.212 N.Race St.Everman,76140 5,850/5,907/.04% 25/28(part time) Donna Anderson, 8.00/0.895 Library,parks,fire,library
(817)293-0525 city manager
Web site:www.evermanlx.net
Dalworthington Gardens
2600 Roosevelt Dc DaMrorthington Gardens,76016 Albert Taub,
2,250/2,250/2111 I7 DND 8.25/0.172 Parks,fire,police,library
23•(817)274-736
mayorMA
Web site:www.cityofdwg.net
River Oaks
24.4900 River Oaks Blvd.River Oaks,76114 Herman Earwood, Self sustained water system with superior water rating,
(817)626-5421 fax(817)624-2154 7,OOOp,000MA 58 DND mayor/council 8'25/0.797 residential sanitations pick up by city,community centers
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Town of Pantego Mr.Pat Richardson,
1614 South Bowen Road Pan137S 76013 2,700/2,650/•1.85% 46/2 mayor/Larry W 8.25/.4002 Full police,fire and emergency service
25•(BI7)274-1381 fax(817)265.1375
Smith,dry manager
Web she:www.townofpant!go.com
NOTES:The following did not respond by press time:Blue Mound:Forest Hill,Hxslet,Kennedale.Lake Worth,Pelican Bay,Saginaw;Samson Park:West-.t-eh Village SOURCE:The does
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