HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-08/18/20171
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Parks Master Plan Survey
The City of Colleyville is asking for
the public's input to help determine
what facilities, programs, services,
and improvements are needed in
the City's parks, recreation, trails,
and open space. Your input is vital
to the development of the Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Master
Plan.
The online survey takes less than
10 minutes to complete.
Access the survey
Tuesday, August 22
Colleyville Firefighter on TV
Community takes a bite out of books during
Library's Reading is Jawsome Summer Reading
Solar eclipse viewing safety
2
Colleyville firefighter William
Savage will compete on NBC's
nationally-televised "Hollywood
Game Night," which premieres at 9
p.m. on NBC. Tune in and see how
our guy does.
Friday, August 25
Coffee with First Responders
Share a cup of coffee with
Colleyville's police officers and
firefighters from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at
Market Street, 5605 Colleyville
Blvd. This is a perfect opportunity
for community members to meet
the men and women who work to
keep the city safe, share safety
concerns, and get answers to public
safety questions.
Friday, August 25
Lunch & Learn: Heard it
Through the Grapevine
Audiology
Enjoy a complimentary meal from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior
Center and stay for an education
presentation from Grapevine
Audiology.
COMING SOON
Sunday, September 10
Girls on the Run
This is a physical-activity based
positive youth development
program that creatively combines
running games and discussions that
focus on important topics such as
dealing with peer pressure, body
image, teamwork, bullying, and
more, for girls ages 8-11. Along the
way the girls train to run a 5K at
the end of the season. The group
meets from 4:30-6 p.m. Fridays
and Sundays at McPherson Park.
Register today
Join Our Mailing List!
A total solar eclipse will take place on Aug. 21. Those
interested in viewing the eclipse should do so safely.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon lines up between the
earth and the sun, and the moon blocks the sun's light from
reaching earth. The eclipse, which is the first total eclipse in
the lower 48 states since 1979, will last two hours and 38
minutes. Although Texas will not see a total eclipse of the
sun, we should be able to view a partial solar eclipse
(depending on weather). In the DFW area the eclipse will
start at 11:40 a.m., reach its maximum coverage at 1:09
p.m., and end at 2:39 p.m. The moon will cover about 75
percent of the sun at the maximum coverage time.
In order to view the eclipse NASA has issued a safety
warning to be aware of knockoff viewing glasses. Glasses
that are safe for directly viewing the sun must meet the
International Organization for Standardization's standard,
and will indicate they are ISO 12312-2 compliant. The
Colleyville Library no longer has safety glasses available.
Looking at the sun without adequate protection, such as
using regular sunglasses, can cause serious vision
problems.
City treats site with larvacide for West Nile Virus
The City of Colleyville will conduct targeted, localized
adulticide spraying after mosquito sample sites tested
positive for West Nile Virus.
Tarrant County Public Health notified city staff on Aug. 16
of positive mosquito samples from the 1600 block of Hall-
Johnson Road, 5200 block of Bransford Road, and the 2500
block of Broadoak Way.
Because this is the second positive taken from the Hall-
Johnson Road and Bransford Road testing sites, crews will
Forward To A Friend
apply localized ATV-mounted spraying in the open area of
both locations at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. All three sites will
be treated with larvacide and will undergo continued
treatment and testing.
SH26 PROJECT UPDATE FEATURED BUSINESS OF
THE MONTH - WALMART
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
With school starting next
week there will be an
increase in traffic
congestion. Please allow
additional travel time to
assist in getting to your
destination on time. Main
Street is expected to reopen
in approximately five
weeks. The closure at
Tinker Road is expected to
last another four weeks.
Sign up for email and text
alerts
Sign up for email and text
alerts
City Council recognized
Walmart Neighborhood
Market, 4904 Colleyville Blvd.,
as the August Featured
Business of the Month.
Glade Road at Bransford
Road is now open in time for
the new school year. While
the road is now open, work
along the corridor will
continue. Motorists are
encouraged to drive with
caution in construction
zones.
Current project updates
City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034