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Welcome to the Buzz
The "Bedford Buzz" e-newsletter is a publication of the Bedford Communications Division. If you have any questions about the Buzz, please email public.info@bedfordtx.gov.
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 Construction has started on the future H-E-B Mid Cities grocery store, located at the northwest corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard (the road into the Glade Parks development).
H-E-B Mid Cities, which is located in both Bedford and Euless, will be approximately 126,000 square feet and feature an H-E-B Fuel station, car wash, pharmacy drive-thru, expanded grocery pick-up area, and True Texas BBQ within the store (with a dedicated drive-thru). The store will also include H-E-B’s signature tortillas, freshly made sushi, full-service bakery, and more.
With a projected opening date in mid-2026, we’ll provide more updates as construction moves forward.
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 The Bedford Senior Activity Center is officially open, and we’re celebrating! Join us for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and open house at the Senior Activity Center (3524 Central Dr.) on Saturday, February 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
We’ll have a short ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., followed with cake, refreshments, and tours of the facility from 10:30 to noon. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
Let's talk trash! We wanted to pass along a few reminders regarding trash and recycling services in Bedford.
- Make sure your trash and recycling are at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up days.
- Republic Services’ collection hours are between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. This means, your trash pick-up is not considered “missed” for the day until after 7 p.m. If your trash hasn’t been picked up after 7 p.m., please email the City at recycling@bedfordtx.gov. Our staff will contact Republic Services and let them know about the missed collection. Please continue to leave your missed collections out by the curb for Republic to come back and collect.
- If your recycling bin is full, extra cardboard (that is meant for recycling) should be flattened and placed underneath the bin. Remember, wet cardboard is not recyclable.
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Bulk Pick-Up: Bulk items must be no larger than 3' x 3' x 12'. Acceptable items include, but are not limited to, yard waste, appliances, furniture, and other household items. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners that contain Freon, PCB, or other liquid or gaseous compounds must have that product removed by a certified technician who places a special tag on the item prior to collection. Otherwise, Republic will not collect it.
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Hazardous and electronic waste are not collected with regular bulk trash. This includes items like paint, chemicals, florescent bulbs, and tires. These can be disposed at various City events throughout the year, including Crud Cruiser and Chunk Your Junk (both returning this spring). Need to dispose of it now? Visit bedfordtx.gov/hhw.
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Bagged Leaves: When the leaves begin to fall each year, they typically do so in mass amounts! Republic has let us know they will prioritize trash/recycling collections over picking up bagged leaves. This means, if you are placing out multiple bags of leaves, not all of them may be picked up in one collection and trucks will have to come back at a different time to finish collections. Please continue to leave them out by the curb for Republic to collect, when truck space allows.
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Brush Pick-up: Brush must be cut in lengths not to exceed four-feet, bundled and tied, weighing no more than 50 pounds per bundle. You may place up to four cubic yards of brush or bulk at the curb per week. Republic will treat bundled brush the same as bagged leaves – it may be on the curb for a little longer depending upon truck space!
- When not in use, make sure your containers are either located behind fences, walls, shrubbery, etc. and out of public view.
- If you typically have your garbage picked up around a certain time every week, but notice some days it’s being picked up later, that’s okay! There are a few reasons why your trash pick-ups occur at different times including larger than usual trash set-outs (especially during the holidays or inclement weather make-up days when the trucks need to dump at the landfill more frequently), routes running in a different order, employee shortages, or a new driver is learning a route.
If you ever forget which day your collection schedule is or need more info about trash/recycling services, go to www.bedfordtx.gov/trash.
Bedford and other cities around the DFW metroplex are home to several types of wildlife, including coyotes. While coyotes have been in our area for decades, we’ve been receiving increased reports of sightings throughout the community. Coyote mating season is January through March, and pups typically arrive April through mid-May. The following precautions can help people and coyotes safely co-exist:
- Never intentionally feed wildlife.
- Don’t feed wildlife accidentally. Coyotes are opportunistic omnivores and will readily exploit any potential source of food. Because coyotes frequently eat rodents, anything that attracts rodents can also attract coyotes. Keep pet food and water inside. Keep garbage securely stored, especially if it is put on the curb for collection. To keep pets safe, it is imperative that pet-owners do not allow their pets to roam freely.
- Walk pets on a leash and accompany them outside, especially at night.
- Do not panic if you see a coyote. A sighting of a coyote acting appropriately and non-aggressively does not require a response.
- If a coyote frequents an area, show them that they are not welcome. “Hazing” a coyote, or showing it signs of aggression each time it is seen, will usually discourage its presence and helps to re-establish its fear of humans. Use noise making and other scaring devices when coyotes are seen. Portable air horns, vehicle horns, and whistles can be effective. You can also throw an object, such as a tennis ball, near the animal without the intent to injure it.
- These methods have proven successful in residential areas where coyotes become too comfortable around humans. In addition, Bedford Animal Services works closely with a Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist, who is informed of coyote sightings in Bedford.
- Anyone who has information regarding individuals feeding wildlife, please call 817-952-2191. A citation may be issued to anyone in violation of the City’s wildlife feeding ordinance, which strictly prohibits the feeding of wildlife to protect residents and their pets.
For additional coyote safety tips, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/wildlife.
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Are you brrrave enough? The Bedford Police Department is teaming up with Special Olympics Texas to host the second annual Bedford Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 8 at The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. The polar plunge will begin at 9:45 a.m., with participants jumping into the chilly water at the facility’s outdoor water park.
Interested in participating? Registration is $40 for adults, $25 for youth, and includes a Polar Plunge towel. Visit https://give.classy.org/BedfordPP to secure your spot for the polar plunge today!
Don’t want to jump in the water, but still want to help? Donations to Special Olympics Texas can be made at the same link above. All money raised will go towards providing year-round sports training, competition, and various programs for Special Olympics Texas athletes.
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Over the next couple of weeks, you may see folks enter your property to work on your water meter. Texas Meter and Device employees (who can be identified wearing yellow reflector vests with “TMD” on the back and TMD-logoed vehicles) will be replacing some water meters throughout the City.
The meters are being replaced because the displays are not working and the meter is not sending the water consumption data to Utility Billing.
Please note, the replacements should not cause any major disruptions to service. If there is a disruption, it would only be between 5-10 minutes to replace the meter. This work will take around 90 days to complete and crews will be in the area Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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City of Bedford Receives 29th Consecutive Finance Award
 For the 29th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the City with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget.
In order to receive this award, the City had to satisfy nationally-recognized guidelines for an effective budget presentation. These guidelines were designed to determine how well the City’s budget served as a policy document, operations guide, financial plan, and communications tool.
Congratulations to the Bedford Finance team! For more information about the budget, please visit www.bedfordtx.gov/budget.
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Limbu Kitchen Now Open
 Limbu Kitchen is now open in Bedford!
Located at 3104 Harwood Road (near the Fitness Connection), the restaurant offers a variety of Nepali-style dishes using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu features many appetizers, Nepali-style chili and BBQ, chow Mein, Momo (dumplings), curry, fried rice, and much more.
Learn more and view their menu online at https://limbukitchen.com/.
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Looking to make a difference in your community? The City of Bedford offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at the Library, Senior Activity Center, Animal Shelter, and more. Additionally, we’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help at our special events, including Clean Up Bedford Day, Bedford in Bloom spring concert series, and Bedford 4thFest.
To fill out the online volunteer application, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/volunteer.
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Artful Antics: Embroidery Class - Wednesday, February 26
Join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as we take over the main Tap Room at Turning Point Beer (1307 Brown Trail) for an evening of embroidery fun! Elyse from “You Can Stitch It” will be our instructor guiding us through the basics and beyond. Bring a friend, grab a beer, and come ready to stitch. For ages 12+. The fee is $26 per person, and all supplies are yours to take. Register online at www.bedfordtx.gov/events.
Holi Festival of Color – Saturday, March 8
Holi is an ancient Indian celebration that marks the beginning of spring after a long winter and is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. Join us for this free festival from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) for performances by local dance groups, a DJ, henna tattoos, and more. The highlight of the event features throwing colored powder into the air and on one another, creating a bright sea of colors. Learn more at www.bedfordtx.gov/holifestival.
Crud Cruiser: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal – Saturday, March 15
Bedford residents can properly dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste for free at Crud Cruiser from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex (3200 Meadow Park Dr.). Please note, the capacity of the Crud Cruiser is limited and we recommend arriving early! For a list of acceptable materials and how to properly bring waste, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/crudcruiser.
Spring Break Camp Out – Friday, March 21
Bring the family and camp out under the stars at Old Bedford School (2400 School Lane), beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday evening. City staff will be on-site providing games, activities, and snacks to keep the fun going well into the night. Tent spaces are $20 each and can be purchased online at www.bedfordtx/gov/events.
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Do you have a general question related to code enforcement, economic development, trash/recycling, parks, etc.? Ask us! Each month, we’ll feature at least one question from “Bedford Buzz” subscribers from the previous issue. Submit your questions at www.bedfordtx.gov/questions.
We did not receive a question from readers this month, so here's a common question we receive:
QUESTION: Are plastic grocery bags recyclable?
ANSWER: Plastic bags do NOT belong in your recycling bin. The thin material clogs Republic Services’ recycling machinery, halting the recycling process and potentially damaging equipment.
Instead, reuse plastic bags (they make great trash can liners and for scooping up animal waste) or bring them to a grocery or department store that offers plastic bag disposal. To find a drop-off location near you, visit https://bagandfilmrecycling.org/.
Don't forget, the sticker on top of your recycling bin is most likely incorrect. The global recycling market is constantly changing and has been updated quite a bit since those stickers were placed on your container. With the constant changes, it’s best to check the City’s recycling webpage for current information.
You can also always send the City a message on Facebook (or through any of our other social media channels) and ask if a certain item is able to be recycled or not. If staff doesn't know the answer, we can reach out to Republic Services and get an answer for you!
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Resident Photo of the Month
 CREDIT: Steven Willis, City of Bedford Project Inspector
The City of Bedford's contractor is working on completing a full reconstruction of Phyllis Street, including pouring a new concrete street (pictured). For more construction project news, go to www.bedfordtx.gov/construction.
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Have a photo of you enjoying Bedford? Whether it’s enjoying Generations Park at Boys Ranch or in your own backyard, send your best shot to public.info@bedfordtx.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming issue of “Bedford Buzz.” Please make sure your photo is family-friendly, recently taken in Bedford, and everyone prominently featured in the photo is OK with becoming Buzz-worthy.
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