HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-9/26/2014LATEST NEWS
POLICE SEEKING PERSON OF INTEREST
The Colleyville Police Department is looking for a person of interest in relation to the
murder of Anita Fox on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in a residence on Frontier Court in
Colleyville, where she worked.
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Police are looking for a white male, approximately 40 years of age, 5'8", heavy set, with
very short blond or gray hair. He was last seen wearing a blue or gray t-shirt and blue
jean shorts.
Police are also looking for a two-door truck of unknown make or model, cream or
champagne colored, with a metal pie rack of the truck bed. Model year mid-2000s.
License plate is unknown.
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Anyone with any information, should call 800.863.8558.
GENERAL
CITY NOTIFIED OF MORE POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLES
The Tarrant County Public Health Department has notified the city of Colleyville that
three mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile virus this week. The
samples came from the Windview Estates, Monticello, and Whittier Heights
neighborhoods. This is the second positive sample for both Monticello and Whittier
Heights. The site at Windview Estates has tested positive on multiple occasions this
season.
The city will institute localized, targeted fogging (spraying) in the affected areas as soon
as possible. We will use all-terrain vehicles and backpacks. No fogging will be conducted
from trucks on city streets. Residents within a half-mile radius of a positive sample site
have been notified by CodeRED. Residents in proximity to the areas to be sprayed will
receive a door hanger notification prior to the start of fogging.
The city will continue larvicide treatment at this site, along with daily mosquito
surveillance. For additional information, visit the Mosquito Management section from
the Colleyville.com homepage or visit Tarrant County's Take Control, Stop West
Nile page.
DIRT DOCTOR COMING TO COLLEYVILLE OCT. 1
The Colleyville Garden Club will host Howard Garrett, the Dirt Doctor, at Colleyville
Center on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins
at 10:00. It's a free program and open to the general public.
The Dirt Doctor provides state-of-the art advice on organic gardening, landscaping,
water conservation, composting, pest control, and leading a healthier lifestyle. For
details, visit ColleyvilleGardenClub.org.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
As you know, plans can change with construction projects due to weather, scheduling
and other issues. Please know we'll do our very best to provide you the most accurate
information possible.
SH 26 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (TxDOT)
The traffic shift at SH 26 and John McCain was successfully completed on
Tuesday, Sept. 23. The shift of motorists to new pavement eliminated the gap
between the north and southbound lanes, and increased the mobility and safety of
motorists traveling through the area during this phase of construction. We expect
this lane configuration to remain in place for the foreseeable future.
Traffic signal at John McCain Road and SH 26
The temporary absence of a turn lane at this intersection requires specific
sequencing and timing of this traffic light for maximum safety. TxDOT will continue
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to monitor this signal to make any needed adjustments. A Colleyville police officer
will be on site to manually operate the signal as needed during peak morning and
afternoon drive times.
The city is in discussions with TxDOT and the contractor regarding implementation of
a 24/7 work schedule to expedite the completion of this phase of the project.
Safety First
We ask that all motorists pay close attention to signs and speed limits as they travel
through the work zone. The safety of our citizens is our number one priority.
Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com.
SH 26 UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT (City of Colleyville/utility franchises)
The city continues to relocate water and sewer lines along SH 26 in preparation for the
next phase of TxDOT's reconstruction project. Again, this work will be accomplished
primarily in the rights-of-way adjacent to the roadway but, at times, some limited lane
closures may be necessary. For the most part, crews will bore horizontally along the
roadway to provide a new location for the water and sewer lines. Franchise utilities,
such as Atmos Energy (gas lines) and ONCOR (overhead power lines) are also relocating
their respective utilities.
Please send any questions, concerns, or comments to 26@colleyville.com.
Water line relocations
The outside northbound lane of SH 26, from Brown Trail to Bransford
Road (just south of the Texaco station), will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. next week so crews can install a new waterline.
A new water line will also be installed in the 5000 block of SH 26, from Old Glade
Road to Thompson Terrace. For that line, crews will bore along SH 26 to allow for
the installation. Possible lane closures from Old Glade Rd. to Thompson Terrace from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also in the same area, on the west side of the road, the contractor will be boring
under SH26 for new water line installation just north of Old Glade Road.
Atmos Energy line relocations
Atmos will be relocating gas lines from Industrial Boulevard to Hall Johnson Road
this week. There will be no lane closures and any impact to traffic in the area should
be minimal. All businesses affected by the relocation work have been notified and
the city is helping to schedule the work to minimize the impact to those
businesses. Starting Monday or Tuesday (the week of Sept. 29), Industrial
Boulevard and Oak Pointe will be reduced to one way, in and out, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, the road will not be completely closed.
Oncor power line relocations
Contractor will continue to move overhead lines along SH 26 from Glade Rd. to
Brown Trail. There should be no impact to traffic in that area.
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Time Warner relocations
Starting on Monday, Sept. 29, Time Warner will be moving overhead cable on the
east side of SH 26-southbound from Tennison Parkway to Tarrant Lane.
ADDITIONAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Jackson/Cheek-Sparger roundabout construction (200 feet north of
Jackson/Cheek-Sparger intersection)
Jackson Road is currently closed while the roundabout is being built. The road is
scheduled to re-open to thru traffic in November. [No change since last update.]
Jackson Road rehabilitation (Sherwood Lane to Glade Road roundabout)
This is a Tarrant County project slated to begin in October. While the city provides the
funding for the project, the county provides the equipment and manpower. Complete
rehabilitation of the road will necessitate the closure of the road for about 45 days. [No
change since last update.]
Lavaca Trail rehabilitation
Lavaca Trail has reopened.
Pleasant Run Road Reconstruction
Scheduled to start in October, full reconstruction of Pleasant Run Road from Veranda
Lane (in the Village) to Bogart Drive will necessitate closure of the road to thru traffic.
Staff will work to accommodate local traffic. The duration of the project is projected to
be 270 days. [No change since last update.]
Quiet Zones preparations
Quad gates are being installed at the Bransford Road and Pleasant Run Road railroad
crossings, so the city can establish quiet zones so trains won't be required to sound
their horns when nearing grade crossings in Colleyville. Quad gates must be established
to provide the appropriate safety measures to allow quiet zones. At the John McCain
Road crossing, the necessary safety features have been accomplished with raised
medians. Work on the John McCain Road crossing is already complete.
The federal government determines when a quiet zone is ready to be instituted. Early
indications are that the quiet zones through Colleyville will take effect before the end of
this year.
Bransford Road crossing
The railroad crossing on Bransford Road was closed on Monday, Sept. 15, for the
installation of quad gates. Initially anticipated to reopen in mid-October, the crossing
is now scheduled to reopen on Friday, Oct. 3-almost two weeks ahead of
schedule. NOTE: While actual construction will end early next week, the
concrete has to set up for seven days. The road cannot reopen until the
concrete has set up, so even though there won't be workers on the site, the
concrete will be setting up to finish the final phase of the project.
Pleasant Run Road crossing
The crossing at Pleasant Run Road is scheduled for closure on Monday, Oct. 6.
As part of the project, a left-turn lane to L.D. Lockett Road will be added. Pending
weather, the crossing is anticipated to reopen in mid-November.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
TEXAS NIGHT OUT - Oct. 7
Texas Night Out, a community-centered event emphasizing public safety and
neighborhood partnerships, is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at
City Park, 5205 Bransford Road.
The event showcases police and fire vehicles and equipment, demonstrations, and
activities to promote crime prevention and greater public safety. It brings together the
Colleyville police and fire departments, homeowner associations, public safety-oriented
businesses, social agencies, local churches, and residents from throughout Colleyville.
This is a great opportunity for the entire family to meet neighbors and get to know
police and fire personnel at a fun, friendly event.
The event concludes with the annual Police vs Fire softball game. Police and fire citizen
academies' alumni associations join forces each year to sponsor the festivities. This is
the primary fundraiser each year for the citizen police and fire academies' alumni
associations. For more information, contact the Dorothy Tyler at 817.503.1241 or by
email to dtyler@colleyville.com.
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