Methods to Dispose of Fallen Tree Limbs
Residents will need to put limbs into 4 foot bundles and place at the curb. Allied Waste will be picking up all bundled debris on the regular service days. For a fee, Allied will also pick up limbs that are unable to be bundled. Residents must call 817.332.7301 to arrange this special bulk pick up with Allied. Lastly, residents may also take their tree limbs to the Allied Arlington Landfill located at 800 Mosier Valley Road in Arlington (directions and map) on the second Saturday of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This service is free. Please note city staff will not be making any additional pick ups. For more information on how to dispose of your tree limbs please call 817.788.7267.
 City Magazine - Spring 2010 Issue
Welcome to the ninth issue of Where We Live. It’s a new decade and The City of Hurst is kicking it off in a big way. What do we have planned for 2010? For starters, construction is well underway on the new Hurst Conference Center. We’ve picked a logo, hired an executive director and are already booking events and conferences that will bring in an array of visitors
to all of our shopping and dining destinations and, hopefully, keep them coming back for more. The conference center is scheduled to open in September. We’re planning all of your favorite events this spring and summer too, so be on the lookout for more information on events like EGGstravaganza and Hurst Stars and Stripes. City employees will also once again spend a day this spring helping Hurst citizens in need fix up their homes at our 12th Annual Employee Giving Day. Read the magazine. (pdf - 3 mb)
TAAF Men's Six Feet and Over State Basketball Tournament
The City of Hurst is proud to host the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Men's Six Feet and Over State Basketball Tournament at the Hurst Recreation Center, March 13. Teams from across the State of Texas will compete in this prestigious annual event. View the bracket.
 Hurst Citizens Fire Academy
The Hurst Fire Department is now taking applications for the Hurst Citizens Fire Academy. The eleven-week class, starts April 5 at 6:30p.m. at Station 1. This gives our Citizens the opportunity to see first hand the duties and responsibilities of firefighters. Firefighters and Officers from the Hurst Fire Department who possess a wide variety of skills, experience and training will provide the instruction. Read more information and get an application online.
 Child Safety Seat Check
On March 17, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Southwest corner of the Nordstrom's lot (North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Rd.) come out and learn the correct way to install a child safety seat. As well as check for recalls or other issues (making sure you are using the correct seat for the child's age and weight). No appointments needed.
 Precinct Line Road Traffic Update
March 8 - TxDOT is still estimating project completion in late March or early April 2010, weather permitting. All major work activities, other than traffic signal work, will take place in the center median until project completion. The following few items you can expect to see taking place over the next week or so: westbound surface pavement of Cannon Dr. on the west side of Precinct Line, on this Fri. 3/12/10; placing hotmix at Pleasantview Dr., SH 121, and SH 26, both base and surface courses; forming and placing new concrete for the curb & gutter and leave-outs in various locations; placing new stamped concrete in the medians at various locations; backfilling medians and working on median landscaping and irrigation in various locations; sidewalk and curb ramps at SH 26 and Thousand Oaks Dr. and continue work on the new Traffic Signals in various locations.
Please remember the general rule of thumb and do not stop in the middle of the intersection, if at all possible. If your initial signal light was green you are clear to proceed through the entire intersection as normal. Proceed with caution, but please don't stop in the intersection!
 I SERVE HEB Volunteer Fair 2010 - March 27
On Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North East Mall, come and visit with representatives from a variety of agencies to find out about volunteer opportunities. Agencies that work with children, health issues, seniors, arts and many more interest groups will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities. This is an event to encourage community support to enhance HEB quality of life by connecting volunteer-minded individuals and businesses of HEB with local non-profit service organizations. Download list of volunteer opportunities.
 Social Media - Get Connected with Hurst
Want to stay connected with your city? Want the latest information on city events, services and local businesses discounts? Follow the City of Hurst on Facebook, Twitter, Nixle and of course, our city Website. We'll keep you posted on all of the latest happenings in the city, as well as offer special promotional discounts to followers from our local business community. Get connected here.
 Storm Drainage Utility
On February 24, 2009, City Council held public hearings to begin creation of a new utility for Storm Drainage. This process began in 1995 and was the result of un-funded federal mandates. The new utility results in a new item on Hurst utility bills: Storm Drainage Fee. The rate for residents is $4 per home water meter. This is equivalent to $1.93 per apartment unit and $1.19 per 1000 impervious square feet for commercial properties. This new utility will help pay for water quality testing in streams, additional maintenance of waterways, more storm drainage construction projects, more erosion control projects and computer software for tracking more detailed permits and work order management. Read more on the Storm Drainage Utility here.
 Transforming Hurst: A Vision for the Future
In 1999, the City Council held their first Strategic Planning Session that focused on identifying a City of Hurst Mission Statement, Policy Statements and Strategic Objectives that would guide the City over the next 10 to 20 years. One key component of the Strategic Plan was to promote comprehensive revitalization and redevelopment programs that would include mixed-use development and upgrades and improvements to Pipeline Road, Bedford-Euless Road, Hwy. 10, and Hurst Town Center. Visit the Transforming Hurst Website to see and learn more.
 Shop First in Hurst - 2010 Edition
“Shop First in Hurst” is more than just a catchy phrase. It’s our mantra at the City of Hurst. We continually encourage residents to support our local businesses. With so much to offer in Hurst, why shop anywhere else? We showcase our wide variety of businesses each year in our Restaurant, Retail and Business Guide. Every mailbox in Hurst can anticipate the arrival or this annual guide, complete with addresses and phone numbers of each business in Hurst. We publish the guide at no cost to businesses. The guide is also available online with the most up-to-date information or call 817.788.7094 for additional copies.
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