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Home My WebLink AboutE-News-City Publications-5/23/20141 Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone! We hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends this holiday weekend. For all the citizens we serve, have fun and stay safe! Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day, a holiday (the last Monday of May) that commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to the country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. GENERAL Memorial Day closings City offices, including the public library and senior center, will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Police, fire, and emergency personnel will remain on duty. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule and will not be affected by the holiday. S.H. 26/Colleyville Boulevard utility relocation update Utility relocation in preparation for the next phase of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) S.H. 26/Colleyville Boulevard Project has begun. In the coming weeks and months, franchise lines (Oncor, AT&T, cable companies), as well as city water and sewer lines, will be relocated to clear the way for road construction and will require the removal of a number of trees along the S.H. 26 corridor. The city has initiated a tree survey for the 3.27-mile length of the project to best assess the situation. While the loss of trees may be unavoidable in any construction or improvement project, the city will work closely with the utility franchises to address and minimize the impact of construction to every extent possible, including development of a tree mitigation plan. Atmos rate increase Atmos Energy has requested a rate increase by filing an application with each of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) members, including the city of Colleyville. 2 ACSC members, including the city of Colleyville, have begun denying Atmos' proposed rate increase. Atmos will likely appeal those decisions to the Texas Railroad Commission. If so, the commission will likely consider the appeal in late summer or early fall of this year. For customers, this means that the state will allow Atmos to adjust gas rates effective June 1, 2014, but the adjustment will be subject to refund based on the final results of ACSC's appeal to the Texas Railroad Commission. The rate change represents an increase of $1.94 or 4.03% on the average residential bill. We will keep you posted as the situation develops. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Studio Movie Grill (SMG) opens today The Studio Movie Grill opens today at Town Center. StudioMovieGrill.com Cash Mob - Thursday, May 29 at Noon This Thursday, plan to join us for the biggest, best Cash Mob yet. It's a Cash Mob multi- mob! The Mob store is Luke's Locker, 5505 Colleyville Blvd. in Town Center. The hour is noon. And here are the Mob deals: - Register for the Lions Club xSIGHTment Run - Be one of the first 50 mobbers and receive a Town Center goody bag, including passes to the new Studio Movie Grill - Register for door prizes - Whisper the secret mob password at neighboring WHICH WICH to receive a FREE DRINK and CHIPS with a sandwich purchase. The password is "MOBBER." READING & RECREATION SENSATION READING SENSATION Registration opens Monday, June 2, for the "Paws to Read" summer reading program; the kick-off party is planned for June 5. Registration is required for some summer reading activities and must be done in person. For details, dates, and registration requirements, view the Reading & Recreation Sensation brochure or call the library at 817.503.1154. The library is located at 110 Main Street, next to City Hall. RECREATION SENSATION Featured class: Beginning Digital Photography* Everyone had to start somewhere, including iconic American photographer Ansel Adams (above is his famed photograph of the Grand Tetons). Give your photo pastime or career a boost with lessons in digital photography. The instructor has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years and will help you discover all your camera is capable of...and how to get that "perfect" picture. His teaching style makes the "complex seem simple." You'll participate in shooting assignments, as well as get critiques on your photos. Bring your camera...and get to snapping! Mon., June 2-23, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Get details here on this and other camps, classes, and activities offered this summer. For more information, call 817.503.1180. *Note: This is a standard recreation program class held at the Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. SENIOR EXPERIENCE For information on all 50 and better programs offered through the Colleyville Senior Center, call 817.503.1195. The Senior Center is located at 2512 Glade Road. Check out the entire summer line-up here. Senior Picnic The Senior Picnic is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors. Enjoy fishing, games, and other outdoor activities at the Colleyville Nature Center. Free transportation departs from the Senior Center and lunch will be provided. Fishing licenses are required for those born after January 1, 1931. Transportation is limited and registration is required. Friday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. National Hamburger Day Hamburgers with all the trimmings will be followed by hamburger-themed trivia. Registration required. Wednesday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. ($2 per meal)