Bedford Journal Project

06/11/2026

Quick action by Bedford Police officers early this morning led to the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of two suspects.

At approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of L. Don Dodson Drive after receiving a report of a theft in progress involving tires and wheels. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Airport Freeway.

During the investigation, officers recovered several stolen tires and wheels and arrested two individuals in connection with the theft. Both victims were identified, and their property will be returned.

The suspects were transported to jail and are awaiting arraignment.

Great work by our officers in responding quickly, locating the suspects, and helping return stolen property to its rightful owners.

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

CHIPOTLE TO OPEN SECOND BEDFORD RESTAURANT

Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning to open a second Bedford location. The drive-through restaurant chain received unanimous (6-0) approval from City Council Tuesday evening for its plans to construct a new 2,385 square foot location in the Market at Gateway retail center.

See article at... bedfordjp.com/2nd-chipotle-location/

05/24/2026

KOZY HOTEL OPENS IN BEDFORD

Bedford’s Kozy Hotel has opened and is operating for guests. Renovated and rebranded under the new ownership of Florida-based Kapstones, the hotel was previously the Holiday Inn Express property.

Read the article with pictures at... bedfordjp.com/kozi-hotel-opens/

05/21/2026

H-E-B ARRIVES!

The parking lot was full with lines of traffic of customers looking for empty spaces late Wednesday morning. Inside, the aisles and checkout lanes were packed with shoppers. This was opening day for H-E-B's new Mid-Cities grocery store, in Bedford and Euless.

Read the full article at... https://bedfordjp.com/heb-arrives/

05/20/2026

OnStage in Bedford, which has performed in the city for more than 40 years, will relocate after the Old Bedford School is renovated. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/community/onstage-bedford-faces-uncertain-future-as-city-plans-renovations-changes-to-historic-building/287-848a63cf-cf79-4677-946c-8113de3e1ee0

05/18/2026

BEDFORD TO DEMOLISH OLD RETAIL CENTER

Lloyd Nabors Demolition has been selected by the City to tear down the two-story, 30,000-square-foot retail center at 4101 Airport Freeway. At about half of the originally approved budget of $300,000, the $148,000 contract was unanimously (7-0) awarded by City Council last Tuesday evening based on the evaluation, according to the meeting agenda, that Lloyd Nabors offers the “best value to the City.”

Read the full article on how this demolition is meant to foster redevelopment... bedfordjp.com/demolish-retail-center/

05/16/2026

BEDFORD SEEKS GRANT TO HELP FUND POLICE DRONE PROGRAM

In an effort “to improve response times” for Bedford’s emergency services, City Council unanimously (7-0) voted as one of eight consent items Tuesday evening, to allow the City to apply for a $130,000 grant toward funding a Drone as First Responder Program (DFR). In its request, the Bedford Police Department is proposing to acquire two drones from Axon Enterprise, Inc., including software, training and other related services for a total five-year program cost of $683,801, according to the meeting agenda.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/drone-grant/

05/15/2026

BEDFORD APPROVES GRANT FOR RETAIL MALL REDEVELOPMENT

Bedford has agreed to provide a $161,000 grant of financial assistance to Aberfeldy Properties, of Dallas, for the hard costs of improvements to the Bedford Oaks retail mall property. The mall is located on the northeast corner of Central Drive and Bedford Road.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/retail-redevelopment-grant/