NRH Welcomes New Mayor, 2 Council Members

On Tuesday, May 14, the City Council canvassed the results of the May 4, 2024 election and welcomed North Richland Hills’ new mayor and two new council members to the Council dais. Mayor Jack McCarty and Council Members Ricky Rodriguez and Russ Mitchell were elected to serve 2-year terms on the Council. Following the canvassing, the newly elected officials took the oath of office and made brief remarks. Watch the meeting online.

Thank You Outgoing City Officials

The City of North Richland Hills extends our sincere appreciation to Mayor Oscar Trevino, Council Member Rita Wright Oujesky and Council Member Scott Turnage who stepped down this week from their roles as elected officials. Combined, they served an impressive 57 years on the NRH City Council. We are thankful for their many years of dedicated leadership.

Mrs. Wright Oujesky served in Council Place 2 for the past 12 years. Mr. Turnage served in Council Place 6 for 20 years (2002-2004 and 2006-2024). Mr. Trevino served as Mayor for 22 years and as a Council member for 3 years before that. We are grateful to each for their countless contributions to our community and we wish them the best in the years ahead! 

Runoff Election Set for June 15

During this week's meeting, the City Council also called a runoff election for June 15 for Council Place 4 because no candidate received more than 50% of the votes. Matt Blake and Jeff Arwine, the top two vote-getters in the May 4 election, will be on the ballot. Early voting for the runoff election will take place June 3 - 11. Council Member Mason Orr will continue to serve in Place 4 until his successor is elected and sworn in.

Voting information can be found on the city's website. Please note, there is also a runoff election coming up on May 28 for the Republican Primary with early voting May 20-24. You can find more information about the Republican Primary election runoff on the Tarrant County Elections website.

Blocker Vehicle Improves Safety for First Responders

Your NRH Fire Department recently placed its new blocker vehicle into service. This vehicle will be dispatched to major wrecks and roadway incidents to protect the public and emergency workers. It will provide early warning to drivers to slow down and move over, and in the event of a distracted or impaired driver, it will hopefully prevent that driver from colliding with crews or citizens. If you see this apparatus on scene, pay attention to the sign as it will tell you which way to merge.

The purchase of the new blocker vehicle was made possible with a $109,153 grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. 

Upcoming Events

🎶 Sounds of Spring Concert

Enjoy live music under the stars at the 2024 Sounds of Spring Concert Series. The band Backroads will perform Friday, May 17 on the NRH City Hall Plaza, 4301 City Point Dr. Seating is on the lawn starting at 6 p.m. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Food will be available for purchase from a variety of food trucks. 

🌳 Library in the Park

Join the NRH Library on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. from May 21 through June 11 for stories, songs, and rhymes in one of our local parks. You can also take home some fun crafts, check out books, learn about upcoming events, and even sign up for The Mayor's Summer Reading Club! As seating conditions vary, we recommend bringing your favorite picnic blanket, towel, or folding chair. Please visit the library's website for a list of locations.

🚲👟 Round the Town Bike & Hike

The May Round the Town monthly bicycle ride and hike will take place Tuesday, May 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cross Timbers Park, 7680 Douglas Ln. NRH Parks & Recreation will lead the community in a 9.2-mile bicycle ride and a 3-mile hike. Everyone is welcome to bike or hike. Bring your water bottle, and if riding a bike please wear a safety helmet during the ride.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Free Community Yoga in the Park

Strike a pose and get ready to relax and improve your balance and flexibility. Enjoy free Community Yoga in the Park on Saturday, May 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Linda Spurlock Park, 6400 Glenview Dr. Pre-registration is required.

🩺 Senior Center Health Fair

The NRH Senior Center is hosting a free Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. Here's your chance to connect with providers in our community regarding physical, mental and financial tools, screens and knowledge. Plus, there will be door prize drawings throughout the event.

🎈Mayor Trevino's Farewell Reception

The farewell reception for Mayor Oscar Trevino takes place Thursday, May 30, in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Presentations will begin at 2:30 p.m., followed by a come-and-go reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (This event was rescheduled from May 8.)

🤸‍♀️Play Today NRH

Join NRH Parks & Recreation the first Saturday of the month for Play Today NRH. On Saturday, June 1 they will be at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Rd., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with games and activities. All ages and abilities are welcome.

📚 Mayor's Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party

Celebrate the kick-off of the Mayor's Summer Reading Club from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1 at the NRH Library! Dance through bubbles and enjoy family-friendly activities like hula hooping, a petting zoo, and touch-a-truck with big city vehicles. This is a free, outdoor event in the Library parking lot. Visit the Mayor's Summer Reading Club page on the Library's website for more upcoming events and activities. 

Holiday Closings

North Richland Hills' non-emergency city offices will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. This includes City Hall, Library, Municipal Court, Senior Center and Animal Adoption & Rescue Center.

Emergency services and garbage/recycling service will NOT be impacted. NRH2O Family Water Park, NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and Richland Tennis Center will be open on Memorial Day.

Weather Warning System at NRH Community Parks

Did you know that we have Perry Weather Outdoor Warning Systems at 6 of our community parks? These guys are lightning detectors! ⚡️ They signal when lightning is within 10 miles of the parks to warn those outside to take necessary precautions. They DO NOT replace the outdoor warning sirens and are here to enhance your safety when using our city’s beautiful parks.

These systems produce audible and visual alerts. If you live next to a community park and hear what sounds like someone talking over a public announcement system during cloudy or stormy weather, it’s probably the Perry Weather Outdoor Warning System. To learn about where they are located or what audible and visual alarms they have, please visit our website.