Bedford Journal Project

12/13/2025

CENTERPOINT COMMERCIAL TO RECEIVE $300,000 IN INCENTIVES FOR STONEGATE REDEVELOPMENT

Bedford’s City Council is so enthusiastic about the redevelopment of the Stonegate Shopping Center that they have unanimously agreed to provide an incentive of as much as $300,000 to Centerpoint Commercial for their proposed improvements.

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12/08/2025

MINOR SHOT IN BEDFORD DURING SUNDAY DRUG DEAL

THE FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM REPORTS: A minor has been hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after he was shot during a planned narcotics transaction, according to the Bedford Police Department. Bedford police officers were called to a medical facility in Hurst, where the victim was being treated, just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The victim initially told investigators the shooting resulted from a road rage situation on Airport Freeway according to a news release.

Detectives later learned the juvenile and his friend had arranged to meet another person in Bedford for the illegal drug deal. At that time, the injured boy’s friend began to get out of the vehicle and an unknown suspect fired several rounds into the car, according to the release. At least one shot hit the victim, who was sitting in the passenger seat. The victim’s friend drove him to the medical facility, police said. The Bedford Police Department said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident that is under active investigation. No arrests have been announced as of today.

Read the original article at: star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article313508490.html

The young male victim was driven to a medical facility in Hurst by a friend who was present at the scene, police say.

11/24/2025

BEDFORD BEGINS REMOVAL OF CROSSWALK ART TODAY TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNOR'S DIRECTIVE

The City of Bedford today begins the removal of artwork on two crosswalks in front of Harwood and Bedford Junior High Schools. The action, announced by the City in a News Flash press release last Tuesday (November 18), is being taken to comply with a directive from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Read the full article at... https://bedfordjp.com/bedford-removes-crosswalk-art/

11/22/2025

ELECTRIC BICYCLES ARE BICYCLES

Bedford’s police chief, at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, clarified that electric bicycles, which are growing in popularity, are considered as bicycles in the eyes of the law. Addressing the Council for their approval, he reviewed the City's updated ordinances governing the use of both.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/electric-bicycles-are-bicycles/

11/16/2025

Bedford Police arrested a 25-year-old male subject in connection with the bank robbery that occurred yesterday, November 14, at the Bank of America, located at 1904 Central Drive.

Around 1:30 p.m. yesterday, a male suspect entered the Bank of America and handed a teller a note demanding money and indicating he had a weapon. The teller complied, and the suspect fled the area on a bicycle.

Bedford Police, with assistance from the FBI, identified the suspect, who is from Waco and had been staying in Euless. Within a few hours, officers located him and took him into custody. He will be transferred to the Tarrant County Jail for arraignment, and his identity will be released once that process is complete.

The Bedford Police Department extends its appreciation to its federal partners for their swift assistance and collaboration during this investigation.

10/29/2025

COUNCIL APPROVES RENOVATION PLANS FOR FIRE STATION 2

Bedford is making major changes and upgrades to its three fire stations. The renovation of Station Three has been completed and plans for the Central Fire Station have it moving to a new, yet-to-be-constructed building at a new location adjacent to the Law Enforcement Center.

The contract for the 243-day, $2.9 million renovation and expansion of Fire Station Two was unanimously (6-0) approved Tuesday night and awarded to HCI Commercial LLC. The total cost of the project, according to the meeting agenda, is estimated at $3.35 million.

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10/20/2025

TEXAS HEALTH HEB PROGRAM GIVES HEB ISD STUDENTS A HEAD START

A career in healthcare was “a natural choice,” said 19-year-old Rainier Fradejas, a 2024 Trinity High School graduate and Bedford resident who works at Texas Health HEB. He is one of 1,800 students since 1994 from the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (H-E-B ISD) who have shadowed clinicians throughout the hospital as part of a school district health science program.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/heb-students-get-a-head-start/

10/17/2025

BEDFORD DENIES ONCOR RATE INCREASE REQUEST

Bedford’s City Council Tuesday night denied a 12.3% rate increase requested by the Oncor Electric Delivery Company, labeling it as “unreasonable” and stated that Oncor had previously committed to no changes to the current rates. The denial was unanimous (5-0) as a consent item.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/oncor-rate-increase/

10/15/2025

A BEDFORD CHRISTMAS WITH DRONES

Bedford’s Christmas in the Park event, starting this year, will feature a 10-to-15-minute drone show, as unanimously (5-0) approved by City Council Tuesday night. The $20,000 aerial display will be “themed around the Christmas season and designed to be enjoyable for all ages,” according to the meeting agenda. The objective, the agenda stated, “is to deliver a visually impressive performance that spreads holiday cheer and creates a memorable community experience.”

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09/20/2025

TEXAS HEALTH HEB RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR HEART HEALTH

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford, announced that for the second consecutive year, it earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center certification.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, according to the Joint Commission’s website, is “a nationally recognized symbol of quality signifying a healthcare organization has met high performance standards and is committed to patient safety and quality care.”

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/texas-health-heb/

09/16/2025

A great opportunity to catch up on developments in Bedford!

Mornings with the Mayor returns on Saturday, September 20 at 10 a.m. at The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. ☀

Meet Mayor Cogan, hear updates regarding City news and projects, and have your questions addressed in one-on-one discussions.