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City Council Meeting February 27, 2024
Hurst City Council is meeting at City Hall on February 27 at 6:30 p.m. View the council meeting agenda online at hursttx.gov/agendas.
The Hurst Fire Department is now on Facebook!
We're excited to announce that the Hurst Fire Department now has a Facebook page!  
Make sure you give them a follow to stay up-to-date on all things happening in the Hurst Fire Department.
 You're Invited to our Annual Town Hall Forum!
Join us at the Hurst Conference Center for our annual Town Hall Forum on February 29! This is an excellent opportunity to hear from city staff and connect with our mayor and city council members. From 6-7:30 p.m., enjoy refreshments while listening to a few presentations, then stick around from 7:30-8 p.m. for a meet and greet with our mayor, city council, and staff.
We look forward to seeing you there!
 Citizen Survey
Let us know how we're doing! This is your chance to provide feedback used by City Council and staff to put together next year's budget. The survey will be open through the end of February.
Migratory Birds
Migratory birds, such as herons, egrets, and other nesting birds, bring challenges like noise, odor, and significant amounts of excrement that cover streets, sidewalks, cars, and mailboxes on public or private property. This is definitely something you don't want near your home or business! Concerns about possible health hazards, noise, and odors are the most cited complaints. Homeowners can prevent rookery establishment by thinning their tree canopies to less than 70%. A rookery occurs when large numbers of egrets or herons nest together in a concentrated area. For help thinning your tree canopies, contact a professional tree company. There are also scare tactics homeowners can use to encourage the birds to continue flying. Noisemakers and high-pressure water nozzles aimed at the trees make the trees an undesirable place to nest. Scare-eye balloons or other moving objects work, too.
It's important to prevent a rookery from establishing, because once it does, you cannot legally remove the nests or harass the birds. These birds are federally protected, meaning they can't be harmed! We have more information and resources available by clicking the button below.
 Save the Date: Total Solar Eclipse Extravaganza
When:Â 12:30-2:30 p.m. |Â Monday, April 8
Where:Â Hurst Community Park | 601 Precinct Line Rd.
Are you ready for the total solar eclipse? Join us at Hurst Community Park for food trucks, crafts, activities, and a range of eclipse viewing options, including free eclipse glasses (first come, first served). When the eclipse reaches maximum totality at 1:40 p.m., it will look and feel like twilight for almost three minutes! The last time Texas was in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse was in 1397. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, hosted by the Hurst Public Library!
Event partners: Hurst Parks and Recreation, NASA@ My Library, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and The Franklin Institute
 FAFSA Workshop by TCC
Thursday, February 29, 6 p.m.
Hurst Public Library
901 Precinct Line Rd. Hurst, 76053
TCC's Student Mentors will guide current and new applicants in beginning and completing FAFSA applications, and help answer any questions about the process and what comes next. Bring 2021, 2022, and 2023 tax returns for student (and parent, if applicable). Open to high school seniors and students returning to college. Application to TCC is not required.
 Upcoming Firefighter Test
An opportunity to take our firefighter test is on Saturday, March 23.
Hiring salary:Â $79,707.24Â Post-probation salary: $87,289.74
Applicants must pre-register for the Firefighter Entrance Examination and apply for the Firefighter position online.
 Upcoming Police Officer Test
Another opportunity to take our police officer test is on March 23.
Hiring salary:Â $80,080Â Post-probation salary: $87,692
Applicants must pre-register for the Police Officer Entrance Examination and apply for the Police Officer position online.
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