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City Snippet

Bedford, incorporated in 1953 with a population of 475, is now a mature city of 49,000 almost entirely built out. Currently we are in an era of revitalization and rebranding, balanced with planned economic growth. Our bold new logo and message, Discover the Center, speaks not only to our vitality as a city but our excellent Metroplex location as well. The state of the art Bedford Public Library, the new Parks Master Plan and the Revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan are the result of our goals to foster economic growth while protecting the strength of our neighborhoods. Citizen involvement has been a key ingredient in all these endeavors.

In addition to attracting businesses, we are focusing on developing new dimensions of identity for our City. Bedford has established a Cultural Commission to oversee the emerging cultural district, which will initially include the historic Boys Ranch Park, the Old Bedford School and the new library. The area represents a comfortable blending of history, visual arts, theater and music with modern technology and green initiatives. Bedford continues to evolve as a well-rounded community that is the pride of its citizens while also attracting new businesses and residents, and providing cultural and heritage enrichment for both residents and visitors.

Source: HEB Chamber of Commerce Website

Recent & Upcoming Events

Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Ending

Tarrant  Regional Water District (TRWD), who supplies raw water to almost all water  customers in Tarrant County including Bedford, announced that Stage 1 watering  restrictions will be lifted as of Friday, May 4.  In response to TRWD’s  action, the City of Bedford is ending Stage 1 Water Restrictions effective May  4, 2012. 

Watering  between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day with a hose end or automatic irrigation  systems is still prohibited because this requirement is part of the  water conservation ordinance. Other conservation measures that remain in effect  are prohibitions on the wasting of water by watering hard surfaces or allowing  runoff down the street.

Residents  and businesses are urged to be efficient with their outdoor watering and are  reminded drought restrictions will return when lake levels reach 75 percent.  The use of drip irrigation, soaker hoses and hand watering are the most  efficient methods of watering.

Senior Center Art Show

Stop by the Senior Center this month and check out all of the great artwork, some of which is even for sale!

Art Show: May 7 - 31
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Reception: Friday, May 11
Time: 11:00AM      - 1:00PM

May 12 General Election

The General and Special Election will be held on  May 12, 2012 to elect a Mayor and Council Members in Place 1 and Place 2 as  well as the unexpired terms of Council Members in Place 3 and Place 4. Election Day voting will take place at the Pat May Center at 1849 Central Drive from 7:00AM to 7:00PM.

Police Department Open House

The Bedford Police Department will be hosting the Annual Open House on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Bring your entire family out for FREE event which includes a bounce house, balloon artist, face painter, tours of the PD, equipment on display, hotdogs and more!

Splash And Central Pool Season Opening

Splash will open on Saturday, May 19 - May 20, and Re-open for the 2012   Aquatic Season on Friday, May 25 and end on Sunday, August 26. Splash will   re-open for weekends (Saturday and Sunday) through September 3.

Central Pool will open on Saturday,  May 26 and close on Sunday, August 26

Landscaping Classes at the Bedford Library from Texas AgriLife

Surviving the Drought 101 for your Landscape
Monday, May  14, from 630PM to 830PM
(South Meeting Room Library)

Composting
Monday, August 27, from 630PM to 830PM
(South Meeting Room Library)

Twilight Thursdays Concert Series

Brought to you by Arts Council Northeast & the City of Bedford

Whether you like Rock & Roll, Jazz, Motown, Oldies or Rhythm   & Blues "Twilight Thursdays" has a concert for you, thanks to a free   eclectic concert series staged by the City of Bedford.

The Twilight Thursdays series begins at 7:00 p.m. each Thursday at the Old Bedford School's   south Lawn. All of the Events are general admission, and no reservations or   tickets are required. This free concert series is sponsored by the Bedford Hotel Association.

Bedford School News

GAP Club Pet Fair, Garage Sale, and German Club Mayfest on May 19th

Mark your calendar and tell your friends about the Trinity High School GAP Club's spring pet fair on May 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Trinity High School.  There will be low cost vaccinations (during 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, arrive early!), micro-chipping for $15, $10 pet photos (8x10) by Stevens Photography, vendors, nail clipping, dog bathing, and cake walks.

There are also two big bonus events at the same time:

• The German Club is having Mayfest with lots of food, folk dancing, and games.

• GAP Club is also hosting a huge garage sale in the locker banks from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

From the HEBISD Website