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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-11/27/20131 GENERAL Holiday closing & trash/recycle schedule City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Police, fire, and EMS personnel will remain on duty. There will be no trash or recycle collection on Thanksgiving Day; service will resume on a normal schedule on Monday, Dec. 2. Scheduled service for Friday, Nov. 29 will not be affected by the holiday. Holiday driving tips Whether to mom's house, grandmother's house, or the mall for holiday shopping, the Thanksgiving holidays are some of the busiest driving holidays of the year. The Colleyville Police Department wishes everyone a happy, safe holiday season, and reminds holiday drivers to take a few simple precautions: - Eliminate distractions, including the use of mobile devices - Make certain that everyone in the vehicle, even those in the backseat, are buckled up - Whether traveling near or far, don't drive fatigued - With crowded roads and highways, be sure to drive defensively - Slow down - especially in bad weather, construction areas, or heavy traffic - Don't drink and drive and don't let friends or family drink and drive. Choose a designated driver or call a cab. Enjoy the holidays and stay safe. Mayor for a Day student essay contest The city is accepting submissions for the annual "Mayor for a Day" essay contest. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only, in grades 2-7. To enter, all contestants must submit a one-to-two page essay addressing three ideas he or she would implement to make Colleyville an even better place to live. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only. View complete details here. 2 ROAD PROJECTS Glade Road Project The Glade Road Project team is conducting a survey to gather public input on potential design alternatives for Glade Road. The team is working to address the road's deteriorating condition, as well as various safety and traffic flow issues. To take the survey, visit the Glade Road Project website here, and look for the DESIGN ALTERNATIVES SURVEY feature on the top right-hand side of the home page. The survey will be available through Dec. 18. Visitors to the site can also view a video of the Nov. 18 public meeting. Access the video on the right-hand side of the page. The site features full details on the Glade Road Project, including a street tour of Glade Road and a frequently asked questions section. UPCOMING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Sunday, Dec. 1 - Colleyville Woman's Club Holiday Home Tour The Colleyville Woman's Club 29th Annual Holiday Home Tour takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 at Market Street and Bear Creek Spirits & Wine, as well outlets in Grapevine, Southlake, Hurst, and North Richland Hills. On the day of the tour, tickets are $25 and will be available at the tour homes. Raffle tickets may also be purchased. For details, visit c-w-c.org. Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration The traditional holiday tree lighting takes place in front of Colleyville City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. after the trees are lit, the celebration continues next door at the library for lots of reindeer games, holiday treats and refreshments, and free photos with Santa. A SOLDIER COMES HOME Sgt. Alex Anthony Viola, who was killed in action in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, on Nov. 17, will be buried at Bluebonnet Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 30. Keller police will join a military honor guard to escort Sgt. Viola to the cemetery. Officers from Colleyville and North Richland Hills will assist in the funeral procession. The procession escort is expected to leave St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller around 12:45 p.m., traveling to the cemetery at 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Keller police anticipate using the following route:  South on Willis Lane to North Tarrant Parkway  East on North Tarrant to Precinct Line Road  South on Precinct Line to Glade Road  East on Glade to Colleyville Boulevard  Left on Colleyville Boulevard to the cemetery Traffic along the route may be delayed for short periods. Sgt. Viola was 29 years old and a member of the Army Special Forces.