WPC Weekly News Summary, Friday 21 July 2023

Willow Park CivicsWeekly News SummaryWeek ending Friday, 21 July 2023

 "Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters." 
Daniel Webster​, 
statesman, lawyer, congressman, and one of the greatest orators and
 influential statesmen early 19th century US

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Tarrant County leads state in Alzheimer's case numbers.Summary: Here is a "top" growth number our neighbor Tarrant County does not want. "Texas Department of State Health Services found 23% of the state's Alzheimer's care recipients are in Tarrant County - the highest among the 254 counties. Tarrant County is far ahead of Harris County, which follows with 10.6%."

"The District at Willow Park" is calling all musicians.The District at Willow Park North is ready to rock and roll, in addition to restaurants and retail. "Are you a North Texas singer or band? We would love to have you play on the Lucchese Stage!"

Street Improvement Projects, Old Ford Rd, Crested Butte Ct, Pleasant Ct, and Ridge Haven CtWork started last week on Old Ford Road and adjoining cul de sacs, Crested Butte Ct, Pleasant Ct, and Ridge Haven Ct. They will be reconstructed with new foundation and asphalt top. Construction is expected to be completed fourth quarter.

Williams Weekly: 17 July 2023This week's Williams Weekly includes COVID Fraud Hearing; Defending the Right to Life; FY24 NDAA legislation; House Small Business Committee Hearing; House Financial Services Committee Hearing; Met with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and with Boys and Girls Club. / Newsletter from Roger Williams, the US House Rep.

18 July 2023 Special Council MeetingAgenda items: Budget Workshop; bid for new Waste Water Treatment Plant; lease for current Water Treatment Plant; Executive Session, Halff & Associates possible litigation, possible bid bond claim against MH Civil Constructors

WPC News Summary, 14 July 2023A compendium of Willow Park Civics weekly news summaries, emailed to WPC Blog subscribers. The week in a glance; the year in a list. "I humble myself before God, and there the list ends."

Operation Slow Down, Willow Park Police Enforcement Wave, 14 July to 30 July 2023Operation Slow Down, the Willow Park Police Department's next enforcement wave started 14 July and ends 30 July 2023. Willow Park Police will have extra resources along I20 and service road from Mikus Road/FM5 to Tricia Trail. SLOW DOWN OR PAY UP. Note: WPPD has a free car seat check program.

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Updated Blogs and Issues
 Drink. Drive. Go To Jail. Enforcement Wave - Independence Day, 23 June to 09 July, 2023
Added WPPD stats for enforcement wave.
18 April 2023 P&Z Comm. Meeting
Added minutes.
Operation Slow Down, Willow Park Police Enforcement Wave, 14 July to 30 July 2023
Added TxDOT article “Speed remains top contributing factor in Texas crashes.”

Upcoming Events 
on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 
Willow Park Police Department > Operation Slow Down
Willow Park Civics Blog > Operation Slow Down, Willow Park Police Enforcement Wave, 14 July to 30 July 2023 
CANCELLED 25 July 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Regular Council Meeting
02 August 2023, Emergency Siren Warning Test, 1P
08 August 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Regular Council Meeting
15 August 2023, Tuesday, 6p. P&Z Commission Meeting
22 August 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Regular Council Meeting

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