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May Newsletter Online Now

Our May newsletter is now online. You can view the May newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Norton Drive Construction

The 3700 block of Norton Drive is closed to through traffic for road repairs. Construction will take place through Friday, May 19.

REPAIRED - Gas leak in the 7000 block of Dover

Update (5/15, 6:20 pm): The gas leak in the 7000 block of Dover has been repaired. Road closures will continue until additional repairs have been completed. 

There is a gas leak in the 7000 block of Dover. Atmos is on scene. Due to the si...

Unofficial Election Results

Bulk Pickup is May 15

Bulk Pickup is May 15. Items can be placed curbside beginning Saturday, May 6, through 7 am on Monday, May 15. Please pay special attention to the following Bulk Pickup collection requirements:

• Tree limbs, tree trimmings and brush: must be cut to 4-foot le...

Water Main Break

Update: Water service has been restored. 

Water service is off in the 3000 to 3200 blocks of Dreeben Drive due to a water main break. Service is expected to be restored by 5 pm today. 

Texas Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award

Of the 595 cities with members in the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, the Office of the Municipal Clerk in the City of Richland Hills is one of 24 to receive the Texas Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award.

The program recog...

April Newsletter Online Now

Our April newsletter is now online. You can view the April newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Spring Street Sweeping

The City of Richland Hills has contracted with Sweeping Corp of America to bring street sweeping services to Richland Hills! This Pilot Street Sweeping Program is scheduled for 8 am to 4 pm on April 24 through 28 and May 1 through 5. During this time, str...

City Internet and Phones Back Online

(Updated March 28, 5:05 pm): Internet and phones are back online. 

Internet and phones at City facilities are currently offline. We are looking into the issue and will provide an update as soon as we are back online. This does not affect ...

March Newsletter Online Now

Our March newsletter is now online. You can view the March newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Proposed Charter Amendments

Learn more about the May 6 Charter Election.

Household Hazardous Waste & Document Shredding

Save the date! Household Hazardous Waste & Document Shredding will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 9 to 11 am.

Storm Debris Bulk Pickup

Republic Services will be picking up bulk storm debris items Thursday, March 16. All items must be placed curbside by 7 am. The bulk pickup process may take place over a few days as Republic works to pick up all storm debris.

Please remember that this is n...

Citizen's Fire Academy Applications Open

Sign up to join the Citizen's Fire Academy!

Water Meter Replacement Project

The City of Richland Hills has begun a water meter replacement project to install residential and commercial water meters with an automatic (smart) meter reading system.

Special Bulk Pickup

Richland Hills Code Compliance and Republic Services are currently surveying the City to address storm-damaged items and debris. There will be a special bulk pickup date scheduled. Please do not place damaged items and debris with your Tuesday garbage pic...

REPAIRED - Water Main Break

Update (4:54 pm): Water service has been restored.

Water service will be off in the 7200 block of Vivian Lane and the 4100 block of Willman Avenue for an emergency water main repair. Service is expected to be restored by 5 pm. 

Water Main Break

Update (1:36 pm): Water service has been restored. 

Water service will be off in the 2700 and 2800 blocks of Rufe Snow Drive due to a water main break. Service is currently expected to be restored by 4 pm. 

Water Service Outage

Update (1:36 pm): Water service has been restored. 

Update (11:37 am): Water service is now expected to be restored by 12:30 pm.

Water will be off on Dover Lane from Vance Road to Scruggs Drive and on Scruggs Drive from G...

Richland Hills Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The City has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Richland Hills Public Library Receives 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award

The Richland Hills Public Library has received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA), an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. To successfully receive the Achievement of Library ...

Work at Residential Water Meters

ECM, a City contractor, will be surveying water meters at residential and commercial water meter boxes over the next 60 days. The contractor is expected to take approximately 30 minutes per meter and may need to dig around your water meter box. The meter ...

February Newsletter Online Now

Our February newsletter is now online. You can view the February newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Bulk Pickup is February 13

Bulk Pickup items can be placed curbside starting today, February 4, though 7 a.m. Monday, February 13.

City Facilities Closed Monday, February 20

City Hall, Public Works, Code Compliance, Animal Services, the Library and non-emergency police and fire services will be closed on Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day. Closures do not affect emergency services. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, ...

Trash Collection on Saturday, February 4

Residential trash collection has been delayed to Saturday, February 4. Bulk items and recycling will not be collected this week. Republic Services will resume regular service next week. 

Commercial trash pickup will begin today and run through Sat...

City Facilities Open at 10 am February 2

City facilities will open at 10 am today, February 2.

City Facilities Closed Wednesday, February 1

Non-essential City services are closed Wednesday, February 1, due to inclement weather and will reopen at 10 am on Thursday, February 2. 

Emergency services are not affected by the closures. You can always reach emergency services by calling 911 a...

City Facilities Closed

Non-essential City services are closed today, January 31, due to inclement weather. 

Emergency services are not affected by the closures. You can always reach emergency services by calling 911 and dispatch/non-emergencies by calling 817-281-1000.

W...

Protect People, Pets, Pipes & Plants from Freezing Weather

With current below-freezing temperatures, remember to protect people, pets, pipes and plants:

• People: Check on loved ones and make sure they have heat and warm clothing.
• Pets: Bring pets inside. If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold fo...

Garbage Pickup Canceled for January 31

Republic Services, our garbage and recycling service provider, has suspended service for Tuesday, January 31, due to the winter weather.

City Facilities Closing

For the safety of our residents and employees, we are closing City offices, including The Link, at 3 pm today. The Link’s after-school program will remain open until parents are able to pick up their children.

Emergency services are not affected ...

Dover Lane Reconstruction Project Has Begun

The Dover Lane reconstruction project (from Scruggs Drive to Vance Road) began today, January 23. The project includes replacement of:

• The underground water main
• Some wastewater service lines
• Curb
• Gutter
• Approaches
• Reconstruction of the driving surface.&nbs...

January Newsletter Online Now

Our January newsletter is now online. You can view the January newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Proposed City Charter Amendments

The Charter Review Committee's final proposed City Charter amendments are now available.

REPAIRED - Water Main Break on Mimosa Park Drive

Water service will be off in the 2600 block of Mimosa Park Drive due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs is four hours. 

REPAIRED - Water Main Break on Scruggs Park Drive

Water service will be off in the 3200 block of Scruggs Park Drive due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs is four hours. 

Charter Review Town Hall Forum

You're invited to the Charter Review Town Hall Forum on Thursday, January 12, at 6 pm at The Link. The Charter Review Committee will present proposed amendments to the City Charter. After their presentation, the committee will open the floor to Richland H...

December Newsletter Online Now

Our December newsletter is now online. You can view the December newsletter in English and in Spanish. 

Road Closure

Beginning Monday, January 2, traffic flow on Ash Park between Baker Boulevard and Latham Drive will be restricted to a single lane, with periodic full closures, for utility construction work associated with the Baker’s Landing development. Construction is...

Wastewater Averaging is Underway

Wastewater averaging takes place December through February. Averaging is used to calculate residents' monthly sewer rate charges. New sewer rates take effect in April of each year. 

Wastewater averaging is done during the winter months when water ...

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Protect People, Pets, Pipes & Plants from Freezing Weather

With below-freezing temperatures expected beginning Thursday, December 22, remember to protect people, pets, pipes and plants:

• People: Check on loved ones and make sure they have heat and warm clothing.
• Pets: Bring pets inside. If it’s too cold fo...

Protect Your Pipes

Learn more about how to protect your pipes from freezing weather.

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule

Republic Services' trash pickup schedule is not affected by the winter holidays. Service will operate as usual the weeks of December 25 and January 1. 

To report missed pickups or for questions about garbage and recycling service...

City Facility Winter Holiday Closures

City of Richland Hills facilities will be closed on the following dates for the Winter holidays:

• Friday, December 23: City Hall, Public Works, Code Compliance, Animal Services and the Library.
• Saturday, December 24: The Link and Animal Services
• Sunday, Decem...

Atmos Construction on Glenview

Atmos Energy is replacing the underground gas service main along Glenview Drive from Boulevard 26 to the Hurst City limit. This project will result in temporary traffic flow changes and interruptions. There will also be some temporary impacts to access fo...

Food and Toy Drive

The Richland Hills Fire Department is collecting non-perishable food and toys through December 19 for the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) in North Richland Hills. The CEC provides these items to families in need during the holidays. Residents can drop o...

Holiday Trash Pickup Changes

Republic Services' trash pickup schedule will be as follows:

• Thursday, November 24: Service normally provided on Friday will shift to Saturday.
• Sunday, December 25: Service normally provided Monday through Friday will operate as usual.
• Sunday, January 1: Ser...

REPAIRED - Water Main Break on Baker Boulevard

Water service will be off in the 7300 block of Baker Boulevard due to a water main break. Estimated time to complete repairs is currently unknown.

State of the City

During the State of the City meeting on Tuesday, November 15, City Council gave a presentation about local economic conditions, the progress of capital projects and City finances.

City Facility Holiday Closures

City of Richland Hills facilities will be closed on the following dates for the Thanksgiving and Winter holidays:

• Thursday, November 24: City Hall, Public Works, Code Compliance, Animal Services, The Link and the Library.
• Friday, November 25: City Hall, Pub...