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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Central Park Playground Equipment to be Removed Beginning March 29

wide view of Central Park with a swing set and playground equipment

Heads up, Central Park goers! Crews will begin removing the old Central Park playground equipment on Wednesday, March 29, in preparation for the installation of the new park playground equipment in mid-to-late April. During this time, this portion of the ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Generations Park at Boys Ranch on April 22

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We’re celebrating the grand re-opening of Generations Park at Boys Ranch with a community play day! Join us on Saturday, April 22 at the park (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of outdoor family-fun including inflatable gam...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Chunk Your Junk Bulk Waste Collection Returns April 15

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Spring cleaning is in full swing with the return of Chunk Your Junk - Bulk Waste Collection beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex, 3200 Meadow Park Dr. Bedford residents can dispose of unwanted items from homes, gar...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Clean Up Bedford Day Returns April 15

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Join the City for the return of Clean Up Bedford Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 15! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help clean up City streets, parks, public areas, and facilities. 

Supplies will be provided, including litter pic...

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News and Events
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Severe Weather Reminders

lighting with text saying Spring Severe Weather Reminders

Spring is here - which means severe weather season! Don’t forget these reminders for when severe weather is approaching:

Know the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning. A tornado WATCH is when conditions are favorable for severe ...

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News and Events
Posted on: March 13, 2023

TRA to Upgrade Murphy Drive Pump Station

Aerial Map of Murphy Drive Pump Station with Future Improvements Labeled

The Trinity River Authority (TRA), the City of Bedford’s water supplier, will be making improvements to its system, including upgrading the Murphy Drive Pump Station in Bedford over the next 2.5 years. The Murphy Drive Pump Station was originall...

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News and Events
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Short-Term Rental Property Owners Required to Register with City

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Over the next couple of weeks, the City of Bedford will mail a notice to owners of short-term rental properties in Bedford notifying them they are required to register their property with the City. This effort comes after the City Council recently adopted...
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News and Events
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Help Plan Bedford's Future

Top of the large silver windmill at Old Bedford School with the words "Be Heard Bedford"

What makes a community a place you want to live? Spend time in? Visit? Over the next year, residents have the opportunity to voice their opinions and be a part of a very important process that will help shape Bedford’s future – updatin...

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News and Events
Posted on: March 12, 2023

North Texas Pacific Islander Festival Coming April 29

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Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 29 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.), join the City, NAKUMU, and Pineapple Grill for the North Texas Pacific Islander Festival. The day will include food trucks, live entert...

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News and Events
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Bedford Water Tower Updates

Cummings Drive water tower with text saying "Water Tower Updates"

March 2 Update

Crews have been working hard on the Cummings Drive water tower rehabilitation project! We’re happy to report all interior sandblasting is done and crews have started work on internal tank repairs. Over the last few days, they have ...

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Posted on: February 18, 2023

City Partners with UNT for “Electric!” Light Art Exhibit

logo for Electric! light art exhibit with neon colors surrounding the word "Electric"

It’s time for a GLOW-up! 

The City of Bedford is teaming up with the University of North Texas to host a light art exhibit titled “Electric!” on Saturday, April 8 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Bedford Library Receives 11th Consecutive Achievement of Library Excellence Award

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For the 11th consecutive year, the Bedford Public Library received the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Out of 542 public library systems in Texas, only 73 received this honor; meaning, your B...

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News and Events
Posted on: February 19, 2023

Properly Disposing Expired or Unused Medications

drug disposal envelope box hanging on the wall at the Bedford Fire Department

Looking for a convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications? The Bedford Fire Department has got you covered!

Just inside the main entrance at Fire Station No. 1 (1816 Bedford Rd.), there is a box filled with takeaway envelopes to grab and fil...

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News and Events
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Schumac Lane, McLain Road Repaving to Begin Feb. 23

orange sign that says roadwork ahead

Beginning Thursday, February 23, Public Works and Tarrant County crews will start milling and repaving operations along Schumac Lane (from Central Drive to Hospital Parkway) and McLain Road (from Cummings Drive to Cheek-Sparger Road). The roadwork will la...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

City of Bedford Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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The City of Bedford was recently awarded its 26th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 202...

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News and Events
Posted on: February 6, 2023

City Unveils New Website Chatbox ‘Ask Bedford’

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Have a question about City services but don’t know where to go on the City’s website? Our new website chatbot “Ask Bedford” is here to help! Through Ask Bedford, users can report a pothole, missed trash collection, ...

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News and Events
Posted on: January 31, 2023

City Receives Grant Funding for Additional Generations Park at Boys Ranch Amenities

drone view of Generations Park at Boys Ranch

We’re excited to announce the City of Bedford was awarded a $750,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, which will go toward funding additional amenities within Generations Park at Boys Ranch. These amenities include:

  • Disc golf course exte...
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Posted on: January 27, 2023

Submissions Open for Traffic Signal Box Art Project

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Artists! We're now accepting submissions for the next (and final!) round of traffic signal box art designs! A total of seven artist proposals will be chosen to cover seven different traffic boxes in Bedford.

Proposals will be accepted based on two...

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News and Events
Posted on: January 23, 2023

City Unveils ‘Maps of Memories’ Sculpture Honoring Boys Ranch Property

steel sculpture with three sides depicting various stages of the Boys Ranch property

During the ribbon cutting at The Center on Saturday, January 21, the City unveiled the “Maps of Memories” sculpture, which honors the history of the Boys Ranch property. It is located within Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.), in betwe...

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News and Events
Posted on: January 14, 2023

City to Hold First ‘Art at the Park’ Art Festival May 13

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Calling all art vendors! The City will host its first “Art at the Park” art festival on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. 

The festival will feature live performanc...

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