TIRZ Creation Process Complete, Funding to Assist Bedford Commons Development

During the recent Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees meeting, members voted to join the City of Bedford and Tarrant County in participation of the Bedford Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1. This was the final step in the TIRZ creati...

Coyote Safety Tips

Bedford Animal Services has recently received reports of residents having close encounters with coyotes around St. Michael Catholic Church, 3713 Harwood Rd. Coyotes have been in this area for decades and residents have not had previous issues with them, a...

Atmos Energy to Temporarily Close E. Pipeline Rd. and Patti Dr. Intersection

Heads-up, drivers! Atmos Energy will close the intersection of E. Pipeline Road and Patti Drive Friday, September 24 through Monday, September 27 to replace a 16-inch high-pressure line beneath the roadway. The intersection will close at 6 p.m. September ...

City Hosts First ‘Chalk It Up!’ Chalk Art Contest

Join us in turning the trail at Harris Ryals Park into an outdoor art gallery! To kick off National Arts and Humanities Month, the City will host its first “Chalk It Up!” chalk art contest on Saturday, October 2 at Harris Ryals Park, 2...

Bedford Invites Residents to Participate in Restaurant and Retail Survey

We want to know where you would like to shop and dine in Bedford! Provide your feedback by taking a brief online survey at www.bedfordtx.gov/survey.

Data collected from the survey will be used to assist Bedford’s Economic Development Department in pursuing...

Bedford Beautification Commission Shred It Event Returns October 9

Save your paper and old electronics for the Bedford Beautification Commission’s annual Paper Shred and E-Waste event from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9 at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex, 3200 Meadow Park Dr. During the event, paper (such...

TRWD Hosts DIY Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

Have you ever thought about rainwater harvesting? Now’s your chance to get started! Now through Friday, September 24, join the Tarrant Regional Water District’s free online workshop to learn the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting. Di...

Council Approves Tax Rate Decrease, FY 2021-2022 Budget

During the September 14 City Council meeting, Council members unanimously approved a tax rate of .5520 for the upcoming 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. This rate is a decrease from the 2020-2021 approved rate of .56900 and is the lowest property tax rate since 201...

Artist Submissions Open for Traffic Signal Box Art Project

Calling all artists – let’s think outside the box! To further beautify Bedford, the City is launching the traffic signal box art project! This year, five artist proposals will be chosen to cover five different traffic boxes in Bedford....

Linear Trail Crosswalk Restriping

Some Linear Trail crosswalks recently got a makeover! Crosswalks located at Meadow Park Drive, Sage Lane, Scenic Hills Drive, Pin Oak Lane, Andover Drive, and Hastings Place were all repainted through this year’s pavement marking contract under ...

Smoothie King Coming Soon

Smoothie King is coming soon to Bedford! Located at 2200 Airport Fwy (next to the Bedford Movie Tavern), Smoothie King will offer a variety of smoothies with countless combinations of fruits, vegetables, and nutritional enhancers. An opening date is antic...

Notice of Tax Rates

The Bedford City Council will hold a budget work session at Thursday, August 12 to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget. The proposed tax rate to fund the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget is $0.552000 per $100 valuation.

The no-new-revenue tax rate would im...

Block Party Registration, Poster Contest Open for National Night Out

Block parties, poster contests, and hanging out with first responders? Say no more! On Tuesday, October 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., we invite all Bedford neighborhoods and homeowner associations to participate in National Night Out, a cohesive effort to promote c...

Bedford Gets Excellence in Financial Reporting Award

City of Bedford Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 24^th Consecutive Year