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Welcome to the Buzz
The "Bedford Buzz" e-newsletter is a publication of the Bedford Communications Division. If you have any questions about the Buzz, please email public.info@bedfordtx.gov.
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 The Bedford Senior Activity Center officially opened its doors on Wednesday, December 18! The new facility is located at 3524 Central Dr.
Programming
From December 18 to January 3, the Senior Activity Center will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tours of the facility, membership sign-ups, and programming/special events already scheduled (please contact staff if you have questions about these programs). Members can also use the Fitness Center inside the facility and hang out with fellow members in the common areas. Regular programming and new facility hours will begin Monday, January 6.
Facility Hours
Until January 3, the Senior Activity Center will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beginning January 6, the Senior Activity Center will be staying open later! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the facility will be open until 8 p.m. The new hours (as of January 6) are as follows:
- Monday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
Membership
Beginning January 1, there will be a membership fee increase for the Senior Activity Center. The new yearly rates are as follows:
- Bedford residents - $15 per year
- Non-Bedford residents - $30 per year
If you’d like to purchase a membership, you can do so in-person at the Senior Activity Center. You can also purchase a membership online at www.bedfordtx.gov/seniors, call staff at 817-952-2326, or email recreation@bedfordtx.gov.
In addition, the Senior Activity Center is adding a monthly $10 fitness pass that members can purchase, beginning in January. This fitness pass will give members access to all instructor-led fitness classes. Information on how to register for this pass will be available in January. Please note, members will still be able to use the fitness center and equipment without purchasing the fitness pass. The pass is only for instructor-led classes.
Dances
Monthly dances at The Bedford Center YMCA (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) will continue! These dances will still be scheduled on Mondays and tickets will be $6. For upcoming dates, please reach out to Senior Activity Center staff.
More Information
For additional Senior Activity Center information, please visit our website at www.bedfordtx.gov/seniors.
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All City offices, including City Hall, Municipal Court, Library, Senior Activity Center, and Animal Shelter, will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
Trash, recycling, and bulk material collections beginning on Wednesday, January 1 will be delayed by one day. Wednesday customers will be serviced on Thursday, January 2, Thursday services will shift to Friday, January 3, and Friday services will shift to Saturday, January 4.
Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will remain in operation at all times.
The grocery store will be the cornerstone of the future Gateway Plaza (Campus West property) development! The future 22,435-square-foot store will be located at the northwest corner of N. Industrial Road and Airport Freeway, and will provide residents fresh, healthy options closer to home. In addition to Sprouts, the development will also include two 10,500-square-foot retail/restaurant buildings and an 18,000-square-foot open space/plaza area for community gatherings. More information will be released when available!
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Bedford Fire Station 3 is getting a major interior makeover! Over the next few months, construction crews will modernize the station with individual bunk rooms, expanded shower facilities, and a brand-new kitchen.
During renovations, firefighters will temporarily relocate to a five-bedroom mobile home recently delivered to the property. The project is expected to wrap up by next spring.
Once Fire Station 3’s updates are complete, the mobile home will be relocated to Fire Station 2 for use during its own renovations, set to begin in late spring or summer 2025.
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Did you know the City offers residents an ambulance subscription service to help offset the high costs of emergency ambulance transportation? For $60 per year (per household), the subscription service covers the amount not covered by your insurance provider or Medicare for emergency ambulance transportation.
Please note, Medicaid recipients or persons not covered under a primary insurance policy are not eligible for this program. The plan provides coverage now through December 31, 2025 and must be renewed annually. For more information and to fill out an application, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/ambulance.
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Bedford residents and business owners are invited to participate in “Bedford University,” the City’s yearly citizens academy. During this 10-week program, participants will learn the inner workings of the City’s government and services provided, while staff gain valuable insight listening to resident priorities and feedback. Each week will highlight various City departments including Police, Fire, Communications, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Library, Development, and more.
Bedford University will begin on Thursday, February 6, and take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., concluding with a special graduation in April. Registration for Bedford University is first-come, first-served and will open at noon on Monday, January 13. The application will close after all spots have been filled.
To apply on January 13 at noon, visit www.bedfordtx.gov/bedforduniversity.
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Andy's Frozen Custard
Andy's Frozen Custard, 1945 Airport Fwy., makes fresh custard every hour to serve up an array of concretes (custard mixed with toppings), jackhammers (concretes with a filled center), sundaes, shakes, malts, and much more. Vanilla and chocolate frozen custard are also available by themselves in a cone or cup. Andy’s Frozen Custard features a walk-up window with some outdoor seating, a drive-thru, and is open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. To view the menu, visit https://www.eatandys.com/full-menu.
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Sabai Thai Express
 Sabai Thai, 2816 Central Dr., offers a variety of flavorful and freshly prepared Thai dishes, including classic Pad Thai, Pad Sa Eew, stir-fry spicy Mama noodles, and Pad Woon Sen (clear noodles). Sabai Thai Express also serves curry (red, green, yellow, panang, and massamun), soup, fried rice, chicken egg rolls, crab rangoons, and more. The Bedford spot is the restaurant’s second location. Sabai Thai is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 4:30 to 8 p.m.
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The Parks and Recreation Department is offering FREE Christmas tree recycling for Bedford residents now through Sunday, January 5 at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex, located at 3200 Meadow Park Dr. Trees cannot be flocked and must have all nails and decorations removed. Lumber and trash will not be allowed. |
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Daddy Daughter Valentine's Dance – Saturday, February 8
Celebrate the out-of-this-world love between dads and daughters at the “Love You to the Moon and Back” Daddy Daughter Dance from 4 to 7 p.m. Join us for a stellar evening of dancing, treats, and activities for all to enjoy. Tickets are $5 a person and will be available on the City’s website at www.bedfordtx.gov/events. The location of this event is still TBD. Please check the City’s website for additional details.
Artful Antics: Embroidery Class - Wednesday, February 26
Join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as we take over the main Tap Room at Turning Point Beer (1307 Brown Trail) for an evening of embroidery fun! Elyse from “You Can Stitch It” will be our instructor guiding us through the basics and beyond. Bring a friend, grab a beer, and come ready to stitch. For ages 12+. The fee is $26 per person, and all supplies are yours to take. Register online at www.bedfordtx.gov/events.
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Do you have a general question related to code enforcement, economic development, trash/recycling, parks, etc.? Ask us! Each month, we’ll feature at least one question from “Bedford Buzz” subscribers from the previous issue. Submit your questions at www.bedfordtx.gov/questions.
QUESTION: Are mobile homes allowed in Bedford? It looks like a double wide mobile home is across the side street from Stonegate Elementary School. I think it is where the old snow cone stand used to be. Is this area zoned for mobile homes?
ANSWER: This mobile home was placed by the City next to Fire Station 3, to house firefighters while construction crews are working on the renovations to the station. Please see article above for more information.
Outside of this situation, mobile homes are only permitted on properties located within a Mobile Home Park zoning district. In some cases, temporary buildings such as mobile homes are allowed on a temporary basis if the use of that mobile home is related to a construction office, public schools or churches, or a real estate sales office if there is an active building permit on the subject property and property is used for a governmental organization (as in this situation). The mobile homes are only allowed to stay there during construction and must be removed once construction has been completed.
QUESTION: Where can I see the award-winning video “The Paranormal Investigation of Old Bedford School” mentioned in the December Buzz?
ANSWER: You can watch the Paranormal Investigation of Old Bedford School and the City's other award-winning videos on the City of Bedford YouTube channel.
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Resident Photo of the Month
 CREDIT: Mark Dawson
A honeybee pollinating Bedford resident Mark Dawson's tomato plants.
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Have a photo of you enjoying Bedford? Whether it’s enjoying Generations Park at Boys Ranch or in your own backyard, send your best shot to public.info@bedfordtx.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming issue of “Bedford Buzz.” Please make sure your photo is family-friendly, recently taken in Bedford, and everyone prominently featured in the photo is OK with becoming Buzz-worthy.
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