Did You Know....  July 2026

1.  Celebrate America's 250th Birthday on July 4:  

  • Fun Before the Fest: Stop by Central Park, 1201 Central Drive) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a morning of inflatable waterslides, arts and crafts, music, and food (while supplies last). Pack your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and sunscreen.  Event is FREE. 
  • Bedford 4thFest:  Bedford's annual July Fourth celebration returns from 5 to 10 p.m. at Generations Parks at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.  Live music, a kid's zone, food trucks, and spectacular fireworks show!  Admission is FREE. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass containers). Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. Details on parking, road closures, etc., at www.bedfordtx.gov/4thfest.

2.  Mornings with the Mayor returns on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. at The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.  Meet Mayor Cogan, hear updates on City news and projects, and have your questions addressed in one-on-one discussions.  

3.  Bedford Code Tip of the Month:  Warmer weather is here, and grass is growing quickly across Bedford.  Help keep our neighborhoods looking their best by keeping these things in mind:

    • Grass and weeds must be maintained and cannot exceed 10 inches in height.
    • Grass and weeds should not grow or accumulate in curbs, gutters, or sidewalks.
    • Flowerbeds and landscaped areas must also be properly maintained.  
    • For questions, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-952-2640. If you'd like to report any type of code violation, please visit www.bedfordtx.gov/code.  

    4.  Mosquito Season Reminders:  Bedford staff began trapping and testing mosquitoes for West Nile in May.  

    • Mosquito traps are set and monitored weekly for the presence of viruses at five testing "zone" locations throughout Bedford. Staff collects zone samples and delivers to the Tarrant County Public Health Department laboratory for West Nile Virus testing.
    • If a positive sample, City officials are notified by Tarrant County Public Health and then notifies the public through City of Bedford Communication channels:  City of Beford Facebook page, City of Bedford website (sign-up for notifications at www.bedfordtx.gov/notifyme), City of Bedford Nextdoor account.
    • According to the City's Mosquito Abatement policies:  if a positive test result is received in one zone, creeks and flumes within the zone of the trap will be treated with larvicide.  Learn more at www.bedfordtx.gov/mosquito. 
    • For additional mosquito information, you can call the Bedford Public Works Department at 817-952-2200  

    5.  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.  

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