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New Engine Push In Ceremony

School Threats

The North Richland Hills Police Department has been responding to a series of threats at several schools across the city. At this point, all of the threats have been verified as false. However, the North Richland Hills Police Department takes these types ...

Word on the Streets

November 30, 2023 Update

?? Next week, Public Works crews and their contractors will begin asphalt resurfacing on the following streets: 

• Green Leaf Dr, from Rufe Snow to Crosstimbers
• Stonecrest Tr, from cul-de-sac to Stonecrest
• Central Ave, from Bra...

First Responder Retiree Birthday Program

Traffic Alert

North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners' (NTEMP) contractors will be closing Holiday Lane at NE Loop 820 nightly from 9 p.m. through 6 a.m. beginning tonight (11/28/23) and continuing each night until Saturday morning. Northbound traffic will be ...

Backyard Chicken Ordinance Approved

More North Richland Hills residents can now raise chickens in their own backyards, after the approval of a new city ordinance during the Nov. 13 City Council Meeting. The backyard chicken ordinance removes the 1-acre requirement for raising chickens, whic...

North Tarrant Express Construction

Construction activity is coming soon to the North Tarrant Express (NTE) Corridor, which spans 13 miles from Fort Worth through Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford and Euless to Irving on NE Loop 820 and SH 183. This project will increase cap...

NRH Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Activities

Join us for a month of holiday activities, starting with the annual NRH Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, Nov. 30.  

NRH Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, Nov. 30

Join us to kick off the Christmas season with the NRH Christmas Tree Lighting on Th...

Fatal Crash - Davis Blvd

Signal Timing Project

The City of North Richland Hills is partnering with Tarrant County and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to improve traffic flow along major corridors in Northeast Tarrant County as part of a multi-agency signal timing project. 

Start...

Winter Quarter Average (WQA)

Ever heard of WQA? It’s a water term that means Winter Quarter Average. Since wastewater is not metered, your monthly sewer fee is determined by averaging the amount of water that is used at your home during December, January, and February, aka ...

Holiday Grease Recycling

What do arteries and sewer pipes have in common? They both can get clogged by fats, oils, and grease (what we call FOG). Clogged sewer pipes cause backups of untreated sewage into homes. That’s a mess you don’t want to clean up. 

Prevention is the...

Main Street Improvements

Planning is underway for a Main Street improvement project, thanks to a $2.2 million grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments.This project will reconstruct Main Street between Smithfield Road and Davis Boulevard, as well as Snide...

Lariat Trail Improvements

At their Oct. 9 meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to McClendon Construction for the reconstruction of Lariat Trail. The project will reconstruct the roadway with reinforced concrete pavement from Meadow Lakes Drive to Riviera Drive and from Cir...

Fatal Crash - Airport Frwy.

Household Hazardous Waste

For a number of years, the City of North Richland Hills has partnered with the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC) for disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as cleaners, chemicals, automotive fluids and pesticides, however, rates f...

Grant Award

The City of North Richland Hills has been awarded a $319,000 grant from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to continue its focus on drowning prevention. 

NRH is one of eight local and state governments to receive funds from the $2 million...

King Ranch Bluestem Grass

Average Consumption

How does your household’s monthly water use compares to the average NRH residential water customer? The chart below shows the average number of gallons used each month for NRH single family homes. It does not include apartments, commercial or other accoun...

Sewer Rate Increase

North Richland Hills sewer rates will be adjusted on October 1, 2023. There will be no change to water rates this year.

The sewer rate will increase by $0.53 per 1,000gallons. The impact on the average residential water customer will be $2.40 per month. Th...

City Budget & Tax Rate Adopted

At their Sept. 11 meeting, the NRH City Council reduced the property tax rate by 10.7% to $0.489389 per $100 property valuation and reduced the annual budget for FY 2023-24 from what had been initially proposed. For the average NRH homeowner, this will re...

Iron Horse Boulevard Improvements

Text Ironhorse to 888777 to receive lane closure and construction updates via text message.

September 8, 2023 Update

Iron Horse Boulevard will be reduced to one lane, westbound only, between Rufe Snow Drive and York Street starting Monday, Sept. 11. Eastbou...

Road Rage Shooting

NRH Poetry Trail at Linda Spurlock Park

Citywide Street Assessment

You might see this vehicle cruising around NRH during the next few weeks. Starting Monday, Aug. 21, a Roadway Asset Services vehicle will be traveling through all NRH neighborhoods to inventory the condition of every street maintained by the city.&nbs...

NRH2O New Attraction

Glenview Drive Improvements

August 14, 2023  Update

All lanes of Glenview Drive have reopened between Vance Drive and Chapel Park Drive. Lane closures remain in place from Vance Drive east to Boulevard 26 as Atmos continues working in that area. Following Atmos’ pi...

Bedford Euless Road Improvements

New Police Chief

Mike Young was sworn in Monday, July 10, 2023 as North Richland Hills’ new Police Chief. 

Former Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue had the honor of administering his ceremonial oath of office during the City Council Meeting. Chief Young was j...

Lost & Found

The NRH Police Department's property team recently added a new "Lost and Found" feature on the department's website. This online tool will help the department work to connect found property back to its rightful owners. It will ...

Peppa Pig Theme Park

Look who we got to meet this morning! Peppa Pig had an OINKtastic time in NRH kicking off the construction of Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth! The new park will be located at the former Mountasia Family Fun Center on Boulevard 26 next to NRH2O Fami...

Park Weather Safety

A new outdoor weather warning system is in place at six NRH Parks & Recreation facilities to signal to athletic leagues and other parkgoers when lightning is near.  These systems DO NOT take the place of the City’s larger outdoor wa...

Park Pavilion

A new pavilion at Adventure World Playground, 7451 Starnes Rd., is now available for your family to reserve. It is perfect for birthday parties, picnics, and children's gatherings! Reservations are available in 3-hour blocks. The cost is $45 for ...

Groundbreaking

City officials joined Centurion American Development Group to break ground for the first phase of the City Point commercial district, which will bring new businesses to the community. 

City Point is the 52-acre development under construction on Bo...

Preventive Street Maintenance Program

Street maintenance is coming to a location near you! 

During their meeting this week, the NRH City Council approved $2.72 million in preventive street maintenance projects, which is more than double the budget for last year’s street maintenance pr...

NRH Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Friday, March 31, 2023 Post

Have you seen these vibrant banners hanging up around the city? In April, the City of North Richland Hills will celebrate its 70th Anniversary! During the coming weeks, we will take a historical look back on these 70 years and s...

New Water Meters

During their Feb. 27, 2023 meeting, the NRH City Council approved a contract with Badger Meter Inc., and Atlas Utility Supply Company for the replacement of the city’s 23,000 aging water meters. Installation of the new meters will address outdated infrast...

2020 Bond Program

Dec. 15, 2020 Update: 

At their December 14 meeting, the City Council reviewed the schedule for 2020 bond program. Reconstruction of the 27 streets included in the program will be phased in over the next 5 to 7 years. The schedule has been posted ...

City Point Development

Update: Oct. 7. 2020

Ground Breaking

City of North Richland Hills officials joined Centurion American Development Group on Oct. 7, 2020 to break ground for the City Point development. The event was streamed live and is available to watch on the city&apo...

Sprinkler System Checkup

Most homeowners catch indoor leaks quickly, but outdoor leaks and problems can be harder to find, especially with your irrigation system. Performing irrigation troubleshooting checks to determine if you have a leak or malfunctioning system can help you co...

Trees

Trees are an important part of what makes North Richland Hills a great place to live. They help us save energy by shading our homes, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, clean our air and beautify our neighborhoods. However, they may also cause p...

About NRH Water

Residents often wonder where their drinking water comes from. The water that we use in North Richland Hills comes from several area reservoirs and lakes. Here is how it gets to us:

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) draws and pumps raw water from t...

Water Conservation

Wipes Clog Pipes

Wipes Clog Pipes

Just because the package says “flushable” doesn’t mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, tangling pumps ...

Your Water Meter

Your water meter provides information on how much water your family uses and can help identify possible leaks. The following videos and information will help you learn more about your meter including:

• where it is located; 
• how to read your meter an...

Fences

Fences provide us with a sense of privacy and security. They may also reduce noise and enhance the appearance of a property. Deteriorating fences may give unwanted persons access to your property or allow pets to escape and roam the neighborhood. Please b...

Junk & Debris

Old furniture, appliances, car parts, tires, tree limbs, scrap metal, building materials and other discarded items should not be stored in your yard or driveway. It is not only unattractive, it can become a breeding ground for insects and rodents and a sa...

Junk Vehicles

When a wrecked or dismantled vehicle sits in your driveway for an extended period of time, it becomes a safety hazard, nuisance and eyesore to the neighborhood. It is a place where children could get trapped and hurt. Environmental issues may also arise d...

Parking on Lawn

 The lawn around your home provides many benefits. It helps protect the soil from erosion, enhances the beauty of your property and provides a safe place your family to play. It is not intended to be an extra parking space. Please be a good neigh...

Seasonal Lights

Did you know outdoor decorative or holiday lighting can be a safety hazard if left outdoors too long? Over time, exposure to the sun and changing temperatures can cause the plastic and wiring to break and become an electrical and fire hazard. It is a viol...

Signs

Signs are often used to advertise and inform the public. The types of signs and the placement of signs in our community are regulated by city ordinance to ensure they are appropriate and compatible with their surroundings and do not create a safety hazard...

Swimming Pools

While owning a swimming pool or hot tub can be fun, it also comes with responsibility. Please be a good neighbor and properly maintain it. 

When a pool is neglected, it becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus and ot...

High Grass & Weeds

Spring has sprung and so has the grass. Please be a good neighbor and mow your lawn regularly. When a lawn is neglected, it reflects negatively on the neighborhood and can become a health and safety hazard. Overgrown grass and weeds attract insects and ro...

Trash Cans

While they serve a useful purpose, trash cans and recycling carts aren’t pleasant to look at. Please be a good neighbor and store your trash cans and recycling carts out of site after they’ve been emptied. City ordinance requires you t...

Medicine Disposal Drop Box

The North Richland Hills Police Department provides our community with a safe, effective, and convenient way to dispose of unwanted prescription or non-prescription medications. 

Prescription drug abuse has proven to be among the top concerns of p...