Did You Know....  April-May 2026

  1. General Election Information:  Early voting for City of Bedford Places 4 and 6 on the Bedford City Council is to be held Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Pat May Center, 1849 Central Dr.  (Early voting April 20 - 28). See www.bedfordtx.gov/election for more info.
  2. Bedford in Bloom Spring Concert Series Thursday evenings this May with live music, lawn games, a kid's area, food trucks, and family fun at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.  May 7, The Inspiration Band; May 14, Grand Illusion; May 21, Abbey Road Trip.  See www.bedfordtx.gov/bedfordinbloom for details. 
  3. H-E-B in H.E.B!  Construction of our newest grocery store, H-E-B MID Cities at 2105 Rio Grande Blvd (Glade Parks) is nearing completion!  City of Bedford estimates a late spring/early summer opening date.  A new traffic signal on Cheek-Sparger, between Heritage Avenue and Rio Grande Boulevard, is still under construction but is to be active for the store grand opening.  Bedford will work with Euless and TxDOT to coordinate existing and new signals for better traffic flow. 
  4. Cheek-Sparger Road traffic is a hot topic with Bedford, Colleyville and North Central Texas Council of Governments.  The Cheek-Sparger Road project -- from Bedford Road to Heritage Avenue -- is in the design process with plans expected late 2027/early 2028, and road construction tentatively expected late 2028/2029.  Project includes installation of a larger waterline under the road, a two-lane road with turn lanes, new sidewalks, and a new traffic signal at Martin Drive.  
  5. SEVERE Weather Season Reminders:   Storm season in North Texas has arrived! 
  • Sign-up for City of Beford's emergency notification system.  More info at www.bedfordtx.gov/alert
  • Recognize shelter areas around your home and create an emergency kit with flashlight, radio, portable cell phone charger, water bottles, pet supplies, etc.
  • Tornado WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe weather-- take shelter and keep an eye on the forecast. 
  • Tornado WARNING means severe thunderstorms are occurring or imminent -- take shelter IMMEDIATELY!  
  • Outdoor Warning Sirens:  There are 10 outdoor sirens located across Bedford to alert people of incoming severe weather.  Go inside when you hear the warning sirens activated:  Hail of 1.50" or greater (or smaller if large events/people outdoors), rotation in a dangerous cloud or tornado, or straight-line winds over 70 mph.
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