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Home My WebLink About2020-05 EulessTodayLinda Martin Mayor Tim Stinneford Place 1 Jeremy Tompkins Mayor Pro Tem Place 2 Eddie Price Place 3 Perry Bynum Place 4 Harry Zimmer Place 5 Salman Bhojani Place 6 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 The EulessCity Council Did you know…? It’s not too late for you to submit your 2020 Census questionnaire online, by phone or by mail? #BeCountedHEB July WATER 817-685-1471 July WATER 817-685-1471 CITY DIRECTORY Emergency 911 Social Services 211 Animal Shelter 817-685-1594 Building Permits/Inspections 817-685-1630 City Manager 817-685-1422 City Secretary 817-685-1434 Communications/Marketing 817-685-1821 Economic Development 817-685-1630 May Dear Citizens, At the time of this writing at the end of March, the City of Euless, along with Tarrant County and the State of Texas have taken unprecedented and aggressive action to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and help keep our residents safe. We understand the rapidly evolving nature of this situation has created a lot of anxiety for our residents and businesses and we are thankful for everyone’s willingness and ability to adapt. I appreciate everyone following the recommendations. For the latest information regarding this continually changing situation, please visit our website at www.eulesstx.gov/coronavirus. Though this virus has forced changes to our lives and livelihood, we are a great community and together we must all do our part to slow the spread. Please continue to listen to the advice given by public health officials and incorporate it into your daily, family and business lives. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and state and local emergency declarations put in place to help stop the spread of the disease, the Euless City Council voted to postpone the May 2, 2020 General Election and Special Election for the Crime Control and Prevention District. The election will move to the next uniform election date, occurring on November 3, 2020, unless an earlier date occurring after May 2 is authorized by the Governor. We realize that during these unusual times some may be experiencing needs out of the ordinary. The 2-1-1 helpline is staffed 24/7 to assist Texans with needs that may arise such as food, housing, utilities, health, etc. You can also use their online system to search for resources as well at www.211texas.org/guided-search/ Finance 817-685-1626 Fire Dept (non-emergency) 817-685-1600 Fire Marshal 817-685-1659 Human Resources 817-685-1451 Library 817-685-1481 Mayor’s Office 817-685-1419 Euless Family Life Center 817-685-1666 Municipal Court 817-685-1460 Parks & Community Services 817-685-1429 Parks at Texas Star 817-685-1838 Planning & Development 817-685-1630 Police Dept (non-emergency) 817-685-1500 Public Works 817-685-1580 Trash & Recycling Service 817-685-1410 Softball World 817-267-7867 Texas Star Golf Course 817-685-7888 Water Utilities 817-685-1471 Euless StarCenter 817-267-4233 Other City Offices 817-685-1420 Dispatch (non-emergency) 817-685-1526 April WATER 817-685-1471 July WATER 817-685-1471 July WATER 817-685-1471 This year, we are presenting the Volunteer of the Year award to two deserving pet lovers, Aimee Lanter and Jesica King. Aimee is a Science and Biology teacher at Trimble Tech High School. Every Thursday evening you can find her at the Euless library with Sucha, her Pet Partners therapy dog. “Read With Sucha” is a program that helps young children practice their reading skills in a judgment-free zone. Children from kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to read to Sucha, which helps decrease their anxiety and improve their attitude and motivation to read. Aimee makes sure the children understand Sucha’s purpose and that she’s working, while also giving them permission to interact with and “love on her.” Being an educator, Aimee holds Sucha and the students to high behavior standards and she is great at organizing and managing the program. Volunteers of the Year – Aimee Lanter and Jesica King Jesica King, our second Volunteer of the Year, has made a huge impact on the Euless Animal Shelter by using social media. Jesica volunteers at the shelter every day it’s open. She has reunited pets with their owners and helped stray dogs and cats find forever homes. She does this by taking their photographs and posting them on various Facebook “Lost and Found” groups. Besides answering questions about the animals, being focused on finding foster and potential adoptive families for all the animals, she’s also the “go to” person when it comes to recruiting volunteers. A fellow volunteer describes Jesica this way, “I admire her for her endless efforts and genuine love for all animals and her concern for their well-being. The City of Euless is so fortunate to have such a strong, loyal group of volunteers that help us with everything from the Euless Animal Shelter to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. We would not be able to host our great events, run meetings or even bring smiles to as many faces without them. They volunteer their time without asking for anything in return. The City of Euless honors volunteers each year to celebrate the dedication and service of these outstanding people. 2019 Volunteers of the Year Awarded July WATER 817-685-1471 We are happy to bestow the Lifetime Achievement Award to Richard McNeese, who has been serving the City of Euless for over 35 years. He first became interested in serving on the Parks Board in 1984, because of his involvement with youth sports. As a father of two, Richard was once a youth baseball, soccer, basketball and girls’ softball coach. Richard is now a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. “Richard is very dependable and takes his responsibilities very seriously,” says Mike Collins, Director of Planning/Economic Development. Richard’s accomplishments include: • Planning & Zoning Board since 1999 • Parks and Leisure Services Board from 1984-1999 • Capital Improvement Advisory Committee • Tree Board Chairman • Park Board Chairman Richard and his wife have been married for over 50 years. They have two children and five grandchildren. “I love the City and have a sincere desire to serve,” says Richard. “I am committed to working to keep Euless as a wonderful place to live.” Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! We highly value the contributions of these volunteers and appreciate their love and dedication for Euless. Thank you for choosing to spend your time and energy to help make our city great! Lifetime Achievement Award – Richard McNeese Volunteer Business of the Year – Green’s Texas BBQ The Youth of the Year award goes to Tiffany Glasford, a High School Junior who has been volunteering for the HEB Teen Court since seventh grade. She has been a bailiff, a clerk and even a teen court attorney. Tiffany has also participated in the statewide Teen Court Competition, which requires extra hours of practice and spending an entire Saturday with the HEB team at the actual event. A fast learner, Tiffany gladly shares her knowledge with the other teen volunteers. Even though she is involved with high school band, she always finds the time to volunteer with the HEB Teen Court. Volunteer Youth of the Year – Tiffany Glasford We are happy to give the Volunteer Business of the Year award to Green’s Texas BBQ. A long-time supporter of the Euless community, owner Donnie Green frequently donates his time and food to special events. For instance, the past two years Green’s Texas BBQ has catered the Senior Holiday Luncheon, serving over 300 people at each event. Donnie has also donated food for: the Summer Picnic Potluck, Trinity High School’s football team, mission trips, church youth camps and more. Donnie has a huge heart for this community and loves to give back, even though that means starting to cook at 6:00 in the morning to serve lunch to others. Volunteer Group Award – Euless Junior High We are glad to give the Volunteer Group Award to Principal Sonya Stanton and students of Euless Junior High. Each spring, they volunteer to clean up with a creek or green space in Euless. They are consistently one of the first groups to sign up for cleanup and can easily fill over 60 spots right away. Leading by example, the principal and faculty inspire the children by getting knee deep in the brush with weed-eaters and lawn mowers. Even though everyone is working hard, the staff does a great job of making the experience fun for the students. And, the students show up with a great attitude and the earnest desire to help. July WATER 817-685-1471 Enjoy these options while we are temporarily closed