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Chesapeake has withdrawn their request for drilling on the Westridge tract from the City Council agenda.
'Bandit' signs at top of City's least-wanted list - Click Here To Read
Do your part; water smart...Posted July 1, 2010
Despite a wet spring, we are now in the midst of a hot dry summer. Do you know the rules when it comes to watering your lawn?
Lawn and landscape irrigation restrictions:
• No landscape watering between 10 a.m. and 6.p.m., with the exception of hand watering or soaker hoses. This time of day restriction and other water waste violations are in effect year round.
• A person commits an offense if he or she knowingly or recklessly irrigates, waters, causes or permits irrigation of a lawn or landscape located on premises owned, leased or managed to cause a constant stream of water to fall on the sidewalk, driveway, street or other drainage area or watering during any form of precipitation.
Residents are encouraged to report water waste at h2owaste.fortworthgov.org.
To learn more, visit the Save Fort Worth Water webpage.
Fate of Ridglea Theater not settled...Posted June 23, 2010...In response to the recent community input regarding the future of the Ridglea Theater, District 3 Councilmember Zim Zimmerman released the following statement:
“Over the past several days, the District 3 Office has received numerous phone calls and e-mails regarding the fate of the Ridglea Theater. We’ve heard a great number of concerns, and I share many of those. The Ridglea Theater has been an important part of the Camp Bowie landscape, and citizens have a strong connection with this landmark. Unfortunately, the future of this property has been uncertain for quite some time.
“All things considered, it’s important that we strike a balance between preserving the character of this community while at the same time encouraging positive redevelopment. This is a delicate balance, but it can be achieved.
“Bank of America has shown interest in the Ridglea Theater. That’s good news. And while the proposed plans to remodel the building into a bank office would adhere to its present multi-use zoning designation, Bank of America has shown a willingness to be a good partner and consider preserving the building’s façade, including its marquee and tower. Although Bank of America has not yet purchased this property, we greatly appreciate their interest in maintaining the character of this important part of our city. Nothing has been finalized, but we will continue to work closely with Bank of America , city officials and the residents of the surrounding community to work toward a positive outcome.”
Zim Zimmerman
Councilmember, District 3
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (NEW LOCATION)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010
4:00 PM
RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 CAMP BOWIE BLVD.
OAK WILT
Do not prune oak trees between February and June
We have received word that residents have seen and trapped raccoons around Clayton Road West.
If you see a trapped animal, do not let it out. This is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors.
RHNA MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 121056
Fort Worth, TX 76121-1056
If a homeowner has a street light that is not working, report it to the neighborhood association, or words to this effect.
SOUTHWEST PARKWAY PROJECT – below are some anticipated street closures & route changes taking place as part of the Southwest Parkway Project.
Union Pacific Railroad’s ‘Davidson Yard’ To close lanes on Hulen Street Bridge Starting Tuesday, April 6
Crews will close the north- and southbound left lanes of Hulen Street from Stonegate Boulevard to Hulen Place starting on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. The closure is necessary so crews may remove parts of the concrete medians to allow temporary pavement to be placed. Upon completion of this work, traffic on northbound Hulen Street will be diverted on to the west half of the Hulen Street Bridge. This will create one lane of traffic in each direction on the west half of the Hulen Street Bridge across the Union Pacific Railroad Yard. The closure of the lanes on the Hulen Street Bridge is expected to last until April 2011.
Reducing Eastbound Lanes On West Vickery Boulevard Starting Thursday, April 1
Crews will close one lane on eastbound West Vickery Boulevard immediately west of Hulen Street starting on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The closure of this section of West Vickery Boulevard is necessary so crews may proceed with construction related to the Southwest Parkway at the Union Pacific Railroad Yard immediately to the south. The lane closure on West Vickery Boulevard is expected to remain until April 2011.
Closing Rosedale Street Connector Exit and Entrance To I-30 Starting Thursday, April 1
Crews will close both the Rosedale Street connector entrance and exit to Interstate Highway 30 (I-30) starting on Thursday, April 1, 2010. The closure of the Rosedale Street entrance and exit is necessary so that the existing bridges can be demolished and new ones can be constructed. Due to this construction, drivers will no longer be able to make a direct connection to Forest Park Boulevard off East Vickery Boulevard. All eastbound traffic on East Vickery Boulevard will be redirected onto eastbound I-30 under the Rosedale Street connector ramps. In addition, the right lane on eastbound I-30 will be turned into an exit only lane for University Drive. Crews will update all overhead signs to show this change. The construction of the new bridges is expected to be completed by April 2011.
Please click HERE to download the RHNA Membership Benefits and Application.
Tip: Leave the rake in the shed this spring...Click Here
FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZENS ON PATROL APPLICATION - If you would like to join the COP Program, please download and fill out the form HERE
RECENT COMMENTS FROM THE CITY OF FORT WORTH...There have been some daytime break-ins, but nothing out of the usual taken, electronics and jewelry. I understand that flat screen TV's are the newest item that they like to take. The Fort Worth Police Department has a new system that I just recently heard about that puts a bar code on your items and they can scan it with a handheld device when it's recovered or winds up in a pawn shop.
A reminder to people to secure their property where it is out of sight in their vehicles and before they reach their destination (like in a park or jogging trail parking lot) with the extra precautions of working door/window locks, security bars for sliding glass doors and proper lighting around their residences at night wouldn't hurt anything. As the economy goes down, more crimes of opportunity will occur. The police use the phrase of "Harden The Target".
Also, area residents should not be afraid to report any suspicious activity - day or night - with as much info as they can safely get. Person and vehicle descriptions with a license plate numbers will at least get it on record if something comes up later. I'm hearing more about people who are driving around the neighborhoods and looking for patterns - especially in the mornings when you would normally be leaving for work or taking the kids to school. A NOSY NEIGHBOR is a good deterrent to crime.
The Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association urges everyone to become a NOSY NEIGHBOR.
