Phone Scam Impersonating NRHPD

We've been made aware of a phone scam that is circulating in our community, where an individual is using a spoofed number that shows an NRH Police Department phone number. The individual is identifying themselves as an officer with the department. The person then gives different scenarios that end with asking for the victim's financial information. NRH Police will not call and ask for your financial information! If you get any call like this - do NOT provide it!

The Police Department is currently investigating the calls, but wanted to make the public aware. If you have received one of these calls, please let the department know by calling criminal investigations at 817-427-7030.

City Council Meeting Highlights

Following are highlights from the Jan. 22, 2024 City Council meeting. For more details and to watch the meeting video, visit www.nrhtx.com/agendas. You can also sign up to be notified by email when new meeting agendas are posted. 

City Council Election 

The City Council approved a resolution calling the May 4, 2024 General Election. The positions of Mayor and Council Places 2, 4 and 6 will be on the ballot. The City Secretary’s Office is accepting candidate applications through Feb. 16. Applications for a ballot by mail for qualified voters will be accepted via mail through April 23 at the Tarrant County Elections Office, PO Box 961011, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0011. Early voting by personal appearance will take place April 22 – 30. More information can be found on our elections webpage. If you have questions, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-427-6060.

Zoning Code Updates 

The City Council approved an update to the zoning code to create a new category for Residential Estate zoning. This amendment renamed the zoning category for residential lots 1-acre and larger from R-1-S (Special Single Family) to RE-1 (Residential Estate 1). An RE-2 (Residential Estate 2) district was also established for half-acre lots. This gives property owners another option when considering a zoning change. The Residential Estate zoning was first proposed during the development of the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan and discussed again in October during Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council work sessions. 

Contracts 

Street Project: A contract was awarded to Multatech Engineering, Inc., for engineering design services for the North Richland Boulevard project. This project will reconstruct North Richland Boulevard between Holiday Lane and Davis Boulevard. Following completion of the engineering design work, a construction contract is expected to be awarded in Spring 2025. This project is part of the 2020 Street Bond Program. 

Sanitary Sewer Project: The City Council recommended the award of a construction contract by Tarrant County to Texas Pride Utilities, LLC, for the Sheridon Drive and Garwood Drive sanitary sewer improvement project. This project will replace 1,672 linear feet of sanitary sewer main in the far southwest portion of the city. This project is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by Tarrant County. Construction is anticipated to begin this spring and take 60 calendar days to complete.

Truck Route Designations

During their work session, the City Council discussed updating North Richland Hills’ truck routes. Staff will draft an ordinance for the City Council to consider at a future meeting. 

Landscape Variance

The City Council also convened as the Landscape Review Board and approved a variance request for a new commercial development at 8633 Davis Boulevard. The property is located between Wild Fork Foods and Dutch Bros. The variance allows for the landscape buffer area on the back side of the property to be consistent with the neighboring commercial properties. 

Learn About NRH Public Safety Operations

Learn more about NRH public safety operations by joining our Citizens Police and Fire Academies. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Citizens Police Academy (CPA) participants will learn about patrol procedures, dispatch operations, SWAT operations and crime scene search, as well as many other law enforcement subjects. CPA will take place on Thursday evenings, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting Feb. 8 and continuing through May 9. You can learn more and sign up at www.nrhtx.com/CPA.

Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) is designed for people who have a genuine desire to learn about the daily life of firefighters, want to increase their fire and life safety awareness, and wish to widen their knowledge of the services provided by the Fire Department. CFA will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting March 5 and continuing through April 30. There will also be one Saturday session on April 27. Learn more and sign up at www.nrhtx.com/CFA.

Upcoming Events

🎶Celebrating Culture Series - Opera singer Marcus Payne, Jr. will perform at the NRH Library on Monday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.  A former soloist at Carnegie Hall and current resident artist at Fort Worth Opera, he will wow you with his vocal prowess and provide insightful commentary throughout the evening. It's a unique experience that you won't want to miss! Visit the Library's website to learn more about this free event.

🩸Blood Drive - Currently, there is less than a day's supply of some blood types and components available. So, the NRH Library has partnered with Carter BloodCare to organize a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but making an appointment can save time.

🥶Polar Plunge - NRH2O Family Water Park is hosting the Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Texas and local athletes on Saturday, Feb. 3. All money raised for Polar Plunge will go toward providing year-round sports training, competition and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in our community. Teams from the NRH Police Department and Fire Department will be among those participating. Sign up online to create a team, join a team or donate.

📚Behind the Book Texas Edition - Join us at the NRH Library on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for an engaging discussion with DiAnn Mills, a bestselling author known for her thrilling and action-packed novels. Mills has won two Christy Awards, the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction, thanks to her unique style of combining unforgettable characters and unpredictable plots. See more details on the Library's website.

🏒Lone Star Brahmas NRH Night - NRH residents can get complimentary seats to the Brahmas v. Odessa Jackalopes 7:30 p.m. game on Feb. 16 at the NYTEX Sports Centre and see NRH Mayor Pro Tem Kelvin Deupree drop the puck to start the game. Tickets are available while supplies last and must be booked through the Lone Star Brahmas website with the promo code NRH. There is a limit of 4 tickets per family. If you have any issues, contact the box office at 817-520-3301.

💃🏽Daddy Daughter Dance - Dads, grandpas and uncles are invited to bring their daughters, granddaughters and nieces to the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. This special evening will include dancing, refreshments, photographs and more! The dance does sell out, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available online through the NRH Centre website. No tickets will be sold at the door. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 817-427-6600.

🌱Spring Gardening Seminar - Join Common Ground NRH Community Garden and area gardening experts for a free Spring Gardening Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grand Hall at NRH Centre. This event will include gardening lectures, light refreshments and door prizes. No registration is necessary.

We're Here for You!

We 💗 our community and want to make sure you know the best way to connect with us when you have a question about your city services or see an issue that needs to be fixed. It’s easy to get in touch!

🚑 EMERGENCY! Always call 9-1-1

😲 URGENT Issue

If you see something that needs immediate attention like a water main break or safety concern, it’s best to call right away and speak to city staff. For urgent issues during regular business hours (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), use nrhtx.com/directory to find the phone number for the city department you need or call 817-427-6000 and we can get you to the right office. After regular business hours, please call non-emergency dispatch at 817-281-1000 and they will get in touch with staff who are on call. 

😊 GENERAL Question/Issue/Concern

• ONLINE FORM: Use the Report A Concern form on the city’s website at nrhtx.com/reportconcern. 

• CALL or EMAIL: Use nrhtx.com/directory to call or email a city department directly. If you’re not sure which department you need, call 817-427-6000 and we can get you to the right office.  

• SOCIAL MEDIA: You’re welcome to message one of the city's social media accounts, but keep in mind we’re not always online and may not see it right away.

It’s easy to get in touch if you have our information at your fingertips. Save this information so you will have it when you need it. We’re here for you!