Northeast Newsletter

 Volume 15 Issue 7     "Working together for a better tomorrow"    December 13, 2022

COUNTY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

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Can you believe that we are less than two weeks away from Christmas? This is a time for us to share the joy with family and friends. At the same time, we must remember that many folks in Tarrant County are struggling this year to afford the necessities and services we may take for granted. As you consider year-end giving, please remember that our area agencies and organizations are working so hard to help those in need.


   At this time of year, we also think of the people we are most thankful for, and I ask you to help me congratulate my friend and predecessor, Glen Whitley, who has served 26 years in Tarrant County government—the past 16 years as Tarrant County Judge. Glen has benefited our community not only locally but also on the national stage as Chairman of the National Association of Counties. He has served with passion and honor as he followed in the footsteps of his mentor, Tom Vandergriff. 


   The flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) impact young children and seniors. As we spend the next several weeks with friends and family, please remember there are several things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu and other viruses. Please wash your hands regularly, stay at home if sick, and consider a flu vaccination, especially if you are vulnerable to getting sick. You can view more information from Tarrant County Public Health.


   I am excited that we are in the process of putting the finishing touches on our 13th Annual Tarrant Transportation Summit, which will take place on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Hurst Conference Center. This year’s theme is Automate, Accelerate, Elevate & Innovate: The Center of Global Mobility and will include presentations on automation within the U.S. Supply Chain; mobility projects throughout North Texas; how North Texas Aviation, Aerospace, and UAS industries have transformed the way the world thinks about air travel; and much more. Sponsorships are still available, and individual registration will be open soon. Please visit www.TarrantTransportationSummit.com for more information.  


   Please join us this Friday, December 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for our special Christmas Coffee with the Commissioner in the Community Room at the Northeast Courthouse in Hurst. Visit and network with others in our community while enjoying some Christmas spirit.


   Also, Tarrant County offices will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will also be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of New Year’s Day. I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Tarrant County Update

November 2022 was a month for many recognitions and thankful events for Tarrant County government. Here is a review of recent Commissioners Court Meetings:

  • On November 1 Commissioners Court approved an order regarding redistricting based on the 2020 federal Census. The County’s current commissioner precincts are sufficiently population-balanced, and there is no need to redistrict the current precinct district lines. Commissioners Court found that taking no action to redistrict Tarrant County’s commissioner precincts at this time is in the best interest of the citizens of the County and is believed to comply with all state and federal requirements. 


  • The Historical Courthouse was lit in green from November 6 through November 12 to honor all our veterans and our current military. 


  • A Proclamation was presented for National Veterans Awareness week, which also honored Juan Rios, who served in the U.S. Army and worked for Tarrant County Veteran Services, where he assisted Veterans and their surviving spouses. 


  • Proclamation issued to celebrate the RISE program for its 10th anniversary. RISE is Reaching Independence Through Self-Empowerment, an intervention program designed to divert willing participants from the criminal justice system and restore them to a safe, healthy, and self-sufficient lifestyle.



  • Chris Cassidy, President, and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, former U.S. Navy Seal, and Astronaut, updated the Commissioners Court on the building’s progress and the mission of preserving history and inspiring future generations.


  • Throughout the rest of November and December, many other Proclamations and Resolutions were presented, such as Tarrant County Adoption Day; 100th Anniversary for United Way of Tarrant County; Honoring Dr. James Ireland Cash, Jr., the first African-American to sign an athletic letter of intent in the Southwest Conference at TCU basketball and Academic All-American honors before graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics; TCU celebrating 50 years of Title IX; Perioperative Nurses Week; Small Business Saturday; Theodis “T” Ware for 20 years of service to MHMR; Native American Heritage Month; World AIDS Day; Memorial for James Warren “Jim” Lane; Dental Health Arlington 30th Anniversary; and The Sanford House 25th Anniversary.


  • JPS Bond update – Groundbreaking projects for the bond began in late October. They started with the Medical Office Building (MOB) & Magnolia Parking Garage, and JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center. On December 7, JPS held a groundbreaking for the new Southwest Tarrant JPS Medical Home. 


  • Public Health provided information to the court regarding COVID-19, Flu, and RSV in our community. Currently, we are at a medium level for COVID, and it is still a good time to get your vaccinations. Click here to find a location near you. RSV reports are showing a decline in Texas; however, the Flu is exceptionally high, and vaccinations are strongly recommended.

The 625 Grapevine Highway Hurst location has temporarily moved to 837 Brown Trail in Bedford while renovations are being completed on their building. Phone: For more information call 817.427.3110 or click here.

Tarrant Transportation Summit

Assistance

2-1-1 Help

www.unitedwaytarrant.org/2-1-1

2-1-1 or 877-541-7905

 

6Stones

www.6stones.org

817-868-7400

 

Catholic Charities - Fort Worth

www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org

817-534-0814

 

Center for Transforming Lives

www.transforminglives.org

817-332-6191

 

Community Action Partners

www.fortworthtexas.gov/cap

817-392-5720

 

Community Enrichment Center

www.cechope.org

817-281-1164

 

Community Food Bank

www.food-bank.org

817-924-3333

 

Community Storehouse

www.communitystorehouse.org

817-431-3340

 

DFW Toys for Tots

www.dfwtoysfortots.org

682-235-6703

Fort Worth Hope Center

www.fwhope.org

817-451-6288

 

GRACE

www.gracegrapevine.org

817-488-7009

 

Meals on Wheels Tarrant County

www.mealsonwheels.org

817-336-0912

 

Metroport Meals on Wheels

www.metroportmow.org

817-491-1141

 

MHMR

www.mhmrtarrant.org

817– 335-3022

 

Serving Our Seniors

www.midcitiescarecorps.org

817-282-0531

 

Mission Central

www.missioncentraltx.org

817-595-0011

 

NEED

www.needdfw.org

817-280-0286

 

One Safe Place

www.onesafeplace.org

817-916-4323

SafeHaven

www.safehaventc.org

1-877-701-7233

 

Samaritan House

www.samaritanhouse.org

817-332-6410

 

Tarrant Area Food Bank

www.tafb.org

817-857-7100

 

Tarrant Cares

www.tarrantcares.org

 

The Christmas Wish Project

www.christmaswishproject.com

817-925-3264

 

The Gatehouse

www.gatehousegrapevine.com

817-912-0317

 

The Salvation Army

www.salvationarmyntx.org

817-624-3111

 

The Women’s Center

www.womenscentertc.org

817-927-4040

 

Union Gospel Mission

www.ugm-tc.org

817-339-2553

Announcements

Special Holiday Note

Year in Review - 2022

2022 Tarrant Transportation Summit

Northeast Seniors ROCK Initiative

Holiday Magic Wellness Seminar

Calendar

Dec 14 Metroport Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon

www.metroportchamber.org


Dec 15 Grapevine Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon

www.grapevinechamber.org


Dec 15 NE Tarrant Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon

www.netarrant.org


Dec 16 Coffee with the Commissioner

817-248-6295


Dec 23-26 Christmas Holiday


Jan 1 New Year's Day


Jan 12 Colleyville Chamber Monthly Luncheon

www.colleyvillechamber.org


Jan 16 Martin Luther King, Jr.


Jan 19 HEB Annual Awards Luncheon

www.heb.org


Jan 23 2022 Celebrity Chefs

www.mid-citiessos.org


Jan 26 Grapevine Chamber Community Awards Banquet

www.grapevinechamber.org


Feb 3 National Wear Red Day

www.goredforwomen.org


Feb 14 Valentine's Day


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