Bedford Journal Project

09/10/2026

BEDFORD PROPERTY TAXES TO INCREASE BY 8 PERCENT

Along with most other expenses these days, property taxes Bedford residents pay are increasing next year with City Council’s unanimous approval Tuesday of the FY 2026-2027 budget. The new budget starts in October 1st and runs through September of 2027, Bedford home owners will be paying an estimated 8.0% more in city property taxes, which equates to about a $0.04 increase per each $100 of assessed home value.

In annual dollar terms, this new budget increases the median household tax bill by $134, based on the City’s figures, from $1,677 this fiscal year to $1,811 starting in October.

Read the full article with details about the budget, the tax rate and how the City says it is working to cut costs... https://bedfordjp.com/property-tax-increase/

08/27/2026

OLD BEDFORD SCHOOL FACES NEW LIFE AS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Bedford’s City Council unanimously (6-0) approved Tuesday an amendment to the current FY 2025-2026 budget for a $1.36 million renovation of the Old Bedford School, which includes a 10% contingency for additional unforeseen expenses. The funding, according to Bedford’s Chief Financial Officer Brady Olsen, will come from the City’s hotel occupancy fund. As described by the Council meeting’s agenda, “this project will renovate Old Bedford School into a functional community and cultural arts facility while preserving its historic character.”

Read the full article about the planning and other details at... https://bedfordjp.com/obs-faces-new-life/

08/21/2026

Clear the Shelter is this weekend! We would love to get more animals out of the shelter asap! Come by and meet some great dogs and cats!

08/20/2026

Have questions about the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget? Meet one-on-one with the City of Bedford’s Chief Financial Officer and Budget Manager during upcoming Budget Discussion Office Hours.

Appointments are available:

▪️Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
▪️Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8 to 11 a.m.
▪️Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m.

To request an appointment, complete the form at www.bedfordtx.gov/budgetdiscussion and select your preferred date. A City of Bedford employee will then contact you to schedule a specific appointment time.

These office hours are intended to give residents an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the proposed budget in a one-on-one setting.

Residents are also able to attend the upcoming budget public hearing, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 at Bedford City Hall. If you’d like to view the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, please visit www.bedfordtx.gov/budget.

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

BEDFORD IS THIRD TEXAS CITY TO RECOGNIZE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES AS "FIRST RESPONDERS"

Bedford is the third Texas city to recognize Public Works Professionals as “First Responders.” Joining Addison and Duncanville, City Council voted unanimously (7-0) Tuesday with a standing ovation to approve a resolution authorizing the City to display the symbol for Public Works Professionals as “First Responders” on departmental logos and stickers.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/public-works-as-first-responders/

07/31/2026

MEADOW PARK FOR SALE

The days of Meadow Park’s rolling hills and open grassland appear to be quickly coming to an end. After years of public speculation and 56 years of owning the property, the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) announced through its website Wednesday (July 29) that it is soliciting bids for the sale of the “57.48 Acres at Harwood Road and Meadow Park Drive.”

Read the full article with further details, what comes next and how the City plans to move forward... bedfordjp.com/meadow-park-for-sale/

07/27/2026

Are you interested in serving your community? 👥 The City of Bedford is accepting applications for seats on boards and commissions, which includes the:

▪️Planning and Zoning Commission
▪️Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation (4B) Board
▪️Zoning Board of Adjustment / Building and Standards Commission
▪️Animal Shelter Advisory Board
▪️Beautification Advisory Board
▪️Library Advisory Board
▪️Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
▪️Senior Advisory Board

Members must live in Bedford and be able to commit to two-year terms. To learn more about each of these Boards and Commissions and submit an application, visit the City’s website at www.bedfordtx.gov/commissions.

The deadline to apply for the upcoming term is Friday, September 4. For questions, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 817-952-2101 or email [email protected].

07/25/2026

BEDFORD SPRAYS FOR WEST NILE VIRUS EAST OF 121

Bedford conducted adulticide spraying in Zone 4. East of Highway 121, Thursday as a result of a mosquito sample testing positive for West Nile Virus, according to a statement from the City. This marked the second consecutive week of positive results in Zone 4 of Bedford.

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/west-nile-virus-spraying/

07/23/2026

DISC GOLF COURSE AT GENERATIONS PARK DOUBLES IN SIZE TO 18 HOLES

Work has begun at Generations Park at Boys Ranch to double the number of disc golf holes from nine to “a full 18-hole disc golf experience,” as announced Tuesday (July 21) by the City of Bedford.

One of several projects at Generations Park being paid for with a $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant and federal funds from ARPA, the 2021 COVID-era American Rescue Plan Act, the estimated cost of the disc golf upgrade is estimated by the City at less than $25,000. The City’s statement said the project “gives players even more opportunities to get outside and enjoy one of Bedford’s most popular park amenities.”

Read the full article at... bedfordjp.com/disc-golf-course-doubles-to-18-holes/