Reminder: Free Family Fireworks & Drone Show on July 1

Kick off your Independence Day celebration at America's 250th birthday at the North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce's Family Fireworks & Drone Show on Wednesday, July 1!

This event features a concert by the Texas All-Star Jazz Orchestra, food trucks, a corndog eating contest, and a drone show paired with spectacular fireworks. The festivities will be at the Birdville ISD Plaza, 6351 Boulevard 26, starting at 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Visit the Family Fireworks webpage for the full schedule, event map and more.

Holiday Closings

City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. The NRH Centre, NRH2O and Iron Horse Golf Course will be open for the holiday. Please visit their websites or contact them directly to verify their holiday hours. 

There's no change to the residential garbage and recycling collection schedule next week. Service will be on your usual day.

Resident Committee Makes Recommendations for 2026 Bond Election

Following an in-depth review of city infrastructure needs, the 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee has delivered its list of proposed community improvements for a potential November 2026 bond election. The committee’s recommendation includes $84.26 million for streets and $61.71 for facility improvements.

These recommendations follow 10-months of work by the committee, which is made up of 31 residents from across North Richland Hills. Between August 2025 and May 2026, the group held 15 public meetings, reviewed city-wide street pavement assessment data, toured city facilities, and studied long-range financial projections to understand the City’s most pressing infrastructure needs, estimated costs and funding options.

CPAC’s recommendation to the City Council includes 4 bond propositions that would be decided on by NRH voters:

• Fire Stations ($26.3 million) - Reconstruction of Fire Stations 2 and 3 to modernize outdated facilities and support firefighter health, safety, and response capabilities.
  
• Street Improvements ($84.26 million) - Reconstruct up to 50 streets based on pavement condition.
  
• NRH City Services Complex ($24.7 million) - Rebuild and combine maintenance facilities for the Public Works Street Division, Water/Wastewater Utility Division, Fleet Services and Parks Maintenance to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  
• Library ($10.71 million) - Expansion of the community room at the NRH Library to better serve growing attendance and program needs.

Watch the Capital Program Advisory Committee's presentation to learn more about each of the proposed projects.

The City Council will consider CPAC’s recommendations and decide later this summer whether or not to call the bond election for November. If the election is called and voters approve the propositions in November, the bond program would be phased in over 10 years and is projected to require a 2.5-cent increase to the City’s tax rate.

The Mayor and City Council extend their sincere appreciation to the residents who served on the committee. You can view the list of committee members on the CPAC webpage.

City Council Meeting Highlights

Following are highlights from the June 22, 2026 City Council Meeting. Visit our public meeting portal to view the full meeting agenda and video.

FY 2027 Proposed Budget - Special Revenue Funds

During their work session, the City Council reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Special Revenue Funds, noting reduced expenditures in several areas due to the completion of one‑time projects in FY 2026. The Special Revenue Funds include fees that, by law, can only be used for certain purposes, like fixing drainage issues or handling municipal court operations. The City Council will hold additional budget discussions in July and August.

Sex Offender Residency Restrictions

Staff shared proposed updates to the sex offender residency ordinance, including expanding the residency restriction from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet and adding clearer definitions of child safety zones. The updates will align NRH with several surrounding cities that have recently adopted stricter standards. The proposed updates will be placed on a future agenda for Council action.

Data Center Regulations

The City Council reviewed current zoning regulations for data centers, which were established in 2025 to distinguish data centers from general warehousing and to add rules for screening, noise, and generator testing. Staff noted public concerns about potential noise, power usage, and water demand, and shared how other cities including Fort Worth are updating their requirements as interest in data center development grows. In NRH, a 12,000-square-foot data center is under construction on Wuliger Way and a company has proposed a data center at the former Santander site on Rufe Snow Drive. Revisions to the data center zoning regulations will be placed on a future City Council agenda.

Zoning Items

• The City Council denied a special use permit to allow truck rentals at 7507 Boulevard 26.
• The City Council denied a request to rezone 5.3 acres at 8613 Boulevard 26 to Nonresidential Planned Development to allow for flex-warehouse buildings.
• A request for a zoning revision at 6321 Boulevard 26 to allow for Wing Aviation operations was postponed to the July 27 meeting at the request of the applicant.

Other Items

• The City Council approved a notice of intent to issue $3 million in certificates of obligation for the replacement of a fire engine and an ambulance.
• The City Council made annual appointments to the city's various boards, commissions and committees.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27.

Upcoming Events

👮🏽 Copsicles

Beat the heat with NRHPD! Bring the kids by the NRH Library parking lot between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 or between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 for free popsicles with the NRH Police Department!

🖼️ "Land That I Love" Art Reception

Join us on Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the NRH Centre Grand Hall to honor the artists featured in the current "Land That I Love" Pop Up Gallery. Held in celebration of America’s 250th, the gallery features stunning artwork capturing the beauty of the American landscape. Please use the link above to RSVP.

🚲👟 NRH Bike & Hike Series

The monthly NRH Bike & Hike Series continues on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Cross Timbers Park. This event is a great opportunity to get outside and be active in a fun and welcoming setting. You choose to bike or hike at the park location listed each month. Find more details on our website. 

📖 Behind the Book with Amanda Eyre Ward

The NRH Library invites you on Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m. for a conversation with bestselling author Amanda Eyre Ward and Sarah Hepola as they discuss Ward’s humorous and heartfelt new release, Arrivals and Departures. This free talk includes a book signing with copies available for purchase from Half Price Books. There will also be a ticketed lunch reception at noon with the Friends of the NRH Library.

🎥 Movies in the Park

Help us celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation Month with an evening of free play that includes games and activities, then enjoy the family movie How To Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG) on Friday, July 10 at the NRH Centre Outdoor Plaza. Seating starts at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. There will be snacks available for purchase and picnics are welcome (no glass containers).

🐶 Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic

NRH Animal Services is hosting a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 7301 Iron Horse Blvd. In partnership with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP), the clinic offers a $5 rabies shot; $30 microchip; and free City registration.

🦖 Mayor's Summer Reading Club Activities - Ongoing

Special events and activities are ongoing at the NRH Library this summer! Visit the Mayor's Summer Reading Club page on the Library's website for details.

🩰🏀 Youth Summer Classes & Camps - Ongoing

Registration continues for a variety of youth summer classes and camps at the NRH Centre. Whether your child is interested in science, technology, art, dance, gymnastics or sports, there's something for everyone! Space is limited and advance registration is required. Sign up today!

Never miss an event! Access our calendars on the NRHTX app. Available for iPhone and Android.

Backyard Checklist for Mosquito Control

Need some tips on reducing mosquitoes around your home? A few simple steps in your backyard can make a big difference! From unclogging your gutters to refreshing bird bath water daily, these efforts help eliminate standing water where mosquitoes like to breed! Check out the full checklist in the graphic below.