Summer 2023 Where We Live Magazine

WHERE WE LIVE

Summer 2023

Hurst Citizen Survey Results

Hurst Gives Back Good Neighbor Reminders

Hurst Happenings e-newsletter delivers news through email

Our email notification system is one of the best ways we can get information directly to you, keeping you in the know of City of Hurst news and events. Sign up today at hursttx.gov/getconnected! When you register, you will be introduced to a list of topics. Select one or select them all!

Once you are subscribed to receive emails from the City of Hurst, you will also receive our Hurst Happenings e-newsletter. This e-newsletter is delivered bi-monthly, in front of each council meeting, so you’re always in the know about our council meeting dates. We also utilize this tool to communicate critical information when the need arises.

Water conservation continues to be important as temperatures rise

With the temperatures beginning to heat up, now is a great time to brush up on the guidelines when it comes to irrigation or sprinkler systems:

• There is no watering with irrigation systems or sprinkler systems between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Although there are two allowable days, you don’t have to water if your landscape does not need it.

• Watering by hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is allowed at any time.

• No more than two hours per day maximum is encouraged.

WATERING SCHEDULE

Monday

No watering allowed

Tuesday & Friday

Non-residential sites (apartments, business, parks, common areas)

Wednesday & Saturday

Residential addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8

Thursday & Sunday

Residential addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Everyone plays a part in using water wisely. If you see a water violation, please contact our 24-hour SCADA/Dispatch Center at 817-788-7212 to record the location, time, and date of the actual violation. It only takes a few minutes and can prevent millions of gallons of water from being wasted.

The Social Media Connection

City of Hurst

WEBSITE: www.hursttx.gov

FACEBOOK: @CityofHurstTX

TWITTER: @TheCityofHurst

INSTAGRAM: @CityofHurstTX

NEXTDOOR: City of Hurst

Hurst Public Library

WEBSITE: www.hursttx.gov/library

FACEBOOK: @HurstPublicLibrary

INSTAGRAM: @HurstPublicLibrary

Hurst Police & Fire

FACEBOOK: @HurstPoliceDepartment

TWITTER: @HurstPoliceDept, @HurstFireDept

NEXTDOOR: Hurst Police Department

Hurst Conference Center

WEBSITE: www.hurstcc.com

FACEBOOK: @HurstCC

INSTAGRAM: @HurstConferenceCenter

Hurst Parks and Recreation

FACEBOOK: @HurstParksandRecreation

INSTAGRAM: @HurstParksandRecreation

Hurst Senior Activities Center

FACEBOOK: @HurstSeniorActivitiesCenter

Hurst 101 graduates.

Hurst 101 Graduates complete 9-week

Congratulations to our 2023 Hurst 101 Graduates! This group went through a 9-week program this spring and had the opportunity to learn about various city departments, engage with City Council Members, and take a tour of city facilities. Graduates were recognized during the May 9 City Council meeting.

Interested in joining next year’s program? We will be accepting applications later this year!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Shredding

July 15

Let us help you with your spring cleaning by bringing your household hazardous waste to the Service Center along with an ID and Hurst water bill.

Accepted items: Automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners & degreasers, cooking oil, lawn/garden/pool chemicals, light bulbs, and paint. There is a limit on paint of three five-gallon containers.

Items not accepted: Ammunition or explosives, appliances or electronics, building materials, bulk trash and yard waste, butane or propane cylinders, medicines or sharps, and tires.

Document shredding will be available. Three (3) box limit, no larger than 15”x12”x10” accepted. Limited space. First come, first served.

6Stones will be on-site accepting clothing donations from Hurst residents.

Concern for proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and other potential surface water pollutants is a concern to all. Should you become aware of any improper disposal of any stormwater or surface water pollutant, call the City’s hotline at 817-788-7212.

Good Neighbor Reminders

We’re sharing some friendly reminders to help us all be good neighbors!

• Residential or developed, non-residential property must keep weeds and grass shorter than eight inches tall. Sweeping or blowing lawn and garden debris into the street is prohibited, as is allowing grass or weeds to grow over the curb.

• City Code prohibits garbage from accumulating on or in any property. This includes but is not limited to waste matter, trash, debris, dirt, dry grass, dead trees, tin cans, paper, etc., that may become a fire hazard or a menace to health, safety, and welfare.

• If you have a pool, spa, or other water receptacles at your residence, it’s important that you maintain it so that it doesn’t become offensive or health concern for neighbors or passersby.

• Property owners should not park an automobile, truck, or any other motor vehicle or trailer for over 48 hours when the vehicle or trailer is without one or more wheels or is apparently inoperative for any reason, including not having registration or current inspection.

HEB Chamber Expo

June 13, 2023

Hurst Conference Center

1601 Campus Dr. | 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. • $10 non-resident | $5 Hurst resident

Join us at the 2023 EXPO hosted by the HEB Chamber of Commerce and the HEB Economic Development Foundation. Meet dozens of outstanding businesses and organizations from the HEB and surrounding area, enjoy complimentary food samples from local eateries, win prize drawings, and MORE!

Visit heb.org for full event details

City councilmembers sworn in for new term

Councilmembers Jon McKenzie, John Miller, and Jimmy Meeks ran unopposed this election and were sworn in on May 9 for their new term in office. Councilmember Booe has retired from City Council after serving our city for the last 32 years. We are grateful for his lasting impact on the City of Hurst and wish him well on his next adventure! Councilmember Gary N. Waldron was also voted in as Mayor Pro Tem for the year. Congratulations to all!

Councilmember David Booe recently celebrated his retirement from City Council.

Councilmember Jon McKenzie is sworn in.

Councilmember John Miller is sworn in.

Councilmember Gary N. Waldron voted in as Mayor Pro Tem for the year.

Councilmember Jimmy Meeks is sworn in.

“We love living here!”

“The dog park is great! We have made friends with many other residents through our frequent visits. It is great to have a place to hang out, and our dogs love it. This was an excellent addition to the city.”

Annual Hurst Citizen

We recently completed our annual survey and reported the results to the City Council during their annual strategic planning retreat. Thank you to those who participated in the survey! Your input is valuable and helps contribute to the planning of our annual budget.

Here are some of the results we found:

• Hurst residents are satisfied with the quality of life in the city!

• Citizens ranked the strategic priorities most important to them. Public Safety and Infrastructure were ranked the highest.

• When commenting about the issues around the city, citizens said that want

extra focus on public safety and the quality of roads and streets. The condition of streets, properties in need of repair, door-to-door salespeople, and sidewalk conditions were most often selected by survey takers when asked about which city issues were major concerns.

• The highest-rated departments include Fire Services, Ambulance/EMS, and Police Services, followed by garbage and recycling collection, Library Services, Parks & Recreation, and the Hurst Conference Center.

“Animal Services is wonderful!”

“The city is very stable, and I enjoy living here.”

“The Hurst Police Department is kind, caring, and hardworking.”

“Wonderful city employees who are very dedicated and loyal.”

“Thank you for providing the opportunity to give feedback. I value living in Hurst and certainly understand that we have issues and positive attributes that are unique. I appreciate the diligence, time, and professionalism exhibited by City Council and city employees.”

Survey Results

Quality of Life Survey Results

Residents weigh-in on quality of life in the City

46% 43% Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied

Very Few

Citizens reported they use City parks, library, trails, and playgrounds most frequently.

HEB Youth in Government Graduates celebrate program completion

The 2023 HEB Youth in Government class celebrated their graduation in April! This year, 19 students went through the program and gained a better understanding of the impact local government has on the community while building relationships with each other and city staff and officials. Since January, participants have been meeting at various city facilities in Hurst, Euless, and Bedford twice a month, learning about police and fire services, voting and elections, potential career fields,

and more! We are grateful for the partnership between the three cities and the HEB Chamber of Commerce to offer this opportunity to local high school juniors and seniors. We are also grateful to Republic Services for graciously providing the college scholarships each year!

Information on the 2024 HEB Youth in Government program will be available later this year on the HEB Chamber’s website. Congratulations to our graduates!

Above: Graduates of the HEB Youth in Government program and City Council Members from Hurst, Euless, and Bedford.

Right: Youth in Government participants hold college scholarship checks provided by Republic Services.

Hurst Gives Back

On April 21, City of Hurst team members spent the day serving a neighbor in need while promoting property pride in our city!

City volunteers partnered with 6Stones to help renovate the exterior of a Hurst resident’s home. The CPR program is designed to assist those homeowners who are in the greatest need of assistance and are unable to perform the necessary work themselves. Certain guidelines must be met before a homeowner will be considered eligible for assistance through the CPR program.

Dozens of city volunteers donated their time and abilities to perform scraping, painting, landscaping, and garbage removal for a disabled senior veteran who has lived in Hurst for 18 years.

The estimated investment in his property came out to around $15,000 in improvements! We have partnered with 6Stones for years to help serve residents needing home repairs and have recently added a new element to help expand our reach to neighbors surrounding the home where more extensive work is being done. City Council Members and staff went door-to-door and offered curb address painting, the hanging of American flags, and a potted plant for their front porch. It was a great day of serving and building relationships with neighbors!

Know anyone who could benefit from the CPR program? They can sign up at hursttx.gov/CPR. We look forward to seeing how this program continues to evolve in the future.

LIBRARY

Summer is a great time to go wild—about reading, that is! Everyone—including you—is encouraged to join the 2023 Hurst Public Library Summer Reading Club Wild about Reading for reading fun, prizes, and many special events. Registration begins May 20. Rack up your reading minutes after registering and continue until the program ends on July 31. Special programs and prize distribution start the week of June 1. Come to the Library to register or register online at www.hursttx.gov/library.

Teen Special Event Tuesdays

Open to teens in grades 6-12

Schedule

June 13 | 1:30 p.m.

Teen D&D Club Marathon Session

June 27 | 1:30 p.m.

Teen Magic the Gathering Club Tournament

July 11 | 1:30 p.m.

Teen D&D Club Marathon Session

July 25 | 1:30 p.m.

Teen Magic the Gathering Club Tournament

Family Tuesdays

Schedule

June 6 | 6:30 p.m.

Turtles are Terrific! by Fort Worth Nature Center

June 13 | 6:30 p.m.

Book Bag Storytime: Shark Week

June 20 | 6:30 p.m.

Family Art Night: Create-Your-Own Book Tracker

June 27 | 6:00 p.m.

DFW Makers: Rockets!

July 11 | 6:30 p.m.

Book Bag Storytime: Whooo’s There?

July 18 | 6:30 p.m.

Family Art Night: Wild Watercolors

July 25 | 6:30 p.m.

Christmas in July with the L. D. Bell String

Quartet

Wild Wednesdays

Schedule

June 7 | 2 p.m.

James Wand Magic Show

June 14 | 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Window to the Wild (bird rescue)

June 21 | 2 p.m.

Professor Brainius

June 28 | 2 p.m.

Grace Hula

July 5 | 2 p.m.

Think Tank

July 12 | 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Amazing Adaptations by Wildlife on the Move

July 19 | 2 p.m.

Colors of Kindness by Brett Roberts (bubbles and more)

July 26 | 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Creature Teacher

Teen Thursdays

Open to teens in grades 6-12

Schedule

June 8 | 6:00 p.m.

Teen Cupcake Wars

June 22 | 6:00 p.m.

Teen Jungle Escape Room

July 13 | 6:00 p.m.

Teen Lit Flix: SRC Edition

July 27 | 6:00 p.m.

Teen Water Balloon Fight

Thursday MasterWorks

For all ages

Check out our amazing lineup of performers presented by the City of Hurst & the Arts Council of Northeast Texas!

Schedule

June 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Library Park

Michael Hix

June 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Program Room North/ South

Wanda King Big Band: Big band & Blues *

Thursday Bad Art Night

Make some happy accidents as we follow along with a Bob Ross painting tutorial with an added brush stroke of challenge! All supplies provided.

Schedule

June 1 | 6:00 p.m.

Bob Ross: Painting in the Dark!

Family Movie Matinee

Schedule

Every Friday | 2:00 p.m.

Beginning June 2 - July 28

Saturday Noon MasterWorks

For all ages

Schedule

June 3 | Noon

Vinyl Stripes: 50s Rock and Roll

Ongoing Programming

For ages 1-3 years and a caregiver

Toddler Time

Mondays | 10:30 a.m.

For children 3-6 years

Story Time

Wednesdays | 10:30 a.m.

PARKS & RECREATION

Stars & Stripes

When Begins at 6:00 p.m. | Monday, July 3

Where Hurst Community Park | 601 Precinct Line Rd.

The Annual City of Hurst Stars & Stripes event is Monday, July 3, at Hurst Community Park. Come out to enjoy live music, food trucks, and a beautiful firework show!

FREE shuttles are available from designated parking at North East Mall.

Schedule

6:00 p.m. | Micky & the Motorcars

8:00 p.m. | Emerald City 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks show

JULY 2023

All month long, bring a friend FREE to the Hurst Recreation Center & Hurst Senior Activities Center.

This Park and Recreation Month we are celebrating the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services, and fostering the growth of our communities. Park and recreation professionals make a positive impact on their community members every single day. Let’s come together this year and show the world just how much parks and recreation means to our communities.

NRPA encourages everyone who supports parks and recreation to share how it has improved their community on social media using #WhereCommunityGrows, and don’t forget to follow and tag us!

@hurstparksandrecreation

3 Stars & Stripes Celebrate America’s independence at Hurst Community Park with food, live music, and fireworks! Free parking and shuttles available from Northeast Mall. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., and the music starts at 6:00p.m. For more information follow our Facebook event @hurstparksandrecreation

4 Chisholm Aquatics Center Open Cool off on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:oo p.m.

6 DIY Seed Bomb

Make a seed bomb with us out of organic materials at the Hurst Senior Activities Center. The seeds can be planted or tossed into the wild. Help us spread wildflower love to our local bees and butterflies. Everyone is welcome!

7 Frozen Friday It’s Frozen Friday at Heritage Village Plaza! Bring the family out for a FREE frozen treat. Everyone is welcome!

8 Dive-In Movie Showing “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” The gates open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk at Central Aquatics Center - $7/person.

10 Play Safe: Drowning Prevention Stop by, take a swim, and learn about water safety! We will have CPR practice, life jacket fittings, a lifeguard photo booth, and much more! This event will take place during our regular open swim hours at Chisholm Aquatics Center. Normal admission fees apply.

11 Hatha Flow Yoga

Enhance your day with the strengthening and relaxing movements of Yoga! Bring your mat for this free class at the Hurst Senior Activities Center.

13 Plant & Grow Pot some plants with us and take them home to watch them grow! While supplies last. Located at Central Park.

14 Chalk Your Park Spend your morning decorating the sidewalks of Redbud Park. We supply the chalk, you supply the inspiration!

18 Coffee in the Park

Let’s kick your morning stroll up a notch with a cup of hot joe or iced coffee. Staff will be at Chisholm Park with some free tasty treats.

19 Ice Cream in the Park Cool off with a sweet treat at the Chisholm Aquatics Center. Be one of the first to enter the facility on Wednesday, July 19 and receive a free ice cream sandwich. While supplies last!

21 Professionals Day Meet and greet with Hurst’s Parks and Recreation professionals. Enjoy a movie and hot dogs on the softball field at Chisholm Park. The gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.

25 DIY Birdhouse Decorate your very own birdhouse to put in your yard for all our feathered friends! While supplies last. Located at Central Park.

27 Chalk Your Park Spend your morning decorating the sidewalks of Smith-Barfield Park. We supply the chalk, you supply the inspiration!

31 Pupsicles in the Park In preparation for National #strutyourmutt Day, staff will have some tasty treats for your pup at the Hurst Dog Park! Treats are free and available from 8:30-10:00a.m.

Healthy Hurst Wellness Program

Healthy Hurst is the City of Hurst’s community-wide wellness initiative. Participants can increase their health, wellness, and fitness by using the City of Hurst’s Healthy Hurst web page’s information and links.

Healthy Hurst isn’t just about physical activity. It’s about mental, physical, and social health. Whether visiting a park, working out at the Hurst Recreation Center, or attending one of our many city events, you are actively a part of Healthy Hurst. The symbols in our logo, which include sunshine, nature, physical activity, and social events, represent all things that promote a vibrant and healthy lifestyle.

This summer, we are offering two fitness-related events to challenge you while providing lasting memories!

CHALLENGE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED ACCEPTED

Challenge Accepted: Family Health and Fitness Day

When June 10

Where Chisholm Park

Our 1-mile fun run and 5K challenge (previously Dash & Splash) is growing! Bring the whole family out to celebrate National Family Health and Fitness Day! We start with our traditional 5K and 1-mile fun run followed by some additional challenges! Visit us online at hursttx.gov/recreation to sign up your family up for the fun! It is preferred, but not required, that each team consists of 2 individuals over the age of 15 and 2 individuals under the age of 14. Anyone who completes the Challenge receives a t-shirt and Aquatics Centers passes. This FREE event opens for registration on May 8!

Kid’s Triathlon

When September 23

Where Chisholm Park

A fun twist on the traditional triathlon gives kids ages 5 – 14 the opportunity to complete a short run and bike course and cool off on a fun water slide afterward.

Registration opens August 21.

Hurst Aquatics Team offers rotating schedule of open swim for summer aquatics centers

The Hurst Aquatics Team is excited to offer a safe and fun summer season! Unfortunately, despite significant recruitment efforts, we have not received enough seasonal aquatics applications to operate both facilities safely at full operating hours. As a result, we are offering a rotating operational schedule that offers open swim hours at Chisholm and Central Aquatics Centers for the 2023 aquatics summer season.

We continue recruiting and interviewing staff, so if you’re late to the ‘summer job game,’ apply today at hursttx.gov/aquatics or call 817-788-7333.

OPERATING SCHEDULE

FACILITY INFORMATION

Hurst Recreation Center

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Contact information 700 Mary Drive Hurst, Texas 76053 817-788-7325

Hurst Tennis Center

Hours of Operation:

To view the full class and program schedule, please visit hursttx.gov/recreation or pick up a Live & Play activity guide at the Hurst Recreation Center.

Monday-Thursday*: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5 – 9 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

Court Rental Fees

Resident: $3

Non-Resident: $5

* Gates are open for free play from 1-5 p.m. on weekdays

Hurst Public Library

Hours of Operation

Contact information 701 Mary Drive Hurst, Texas 76053 817-788-7330

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Contact Information 901 Precinct Line Rd.

Hurst, Texas 76053 817-788-7300

Find out all the information on the Hurst Public Library, including programming, at hursttx.gov/library and on social media @HurstPublicLibrary.

Hurst Senior Activities Center

Hours of Operation: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. For the latest news and updates, please visit hursttx.gov/hsac and on Facebook @HurstSeniorActivitiesCenter.

Contact Information 700 Heritage Circle Hurst, Texas 76053 817-788-7710

PARK SYSTEM

Taking Care of Hurst Parks

Parks crews inspect parks regularly for safety, litter, vandalism, and minor maintenance items. If you notice anything that requires our attention, please call 817.788.7325. Residents and guests may also report concerns via our ‘Where We Live’ app found in the Apple App store and Google Play store.

www.hursttx.gov/parks