Keller Police, KHS partner on drug-focused forum tonight

Tonight, Keller High School and the Keller Police Department are hosting a forum on substance abuse and addiction among DFW minors. Keller High School’s Resource Officer, Tim Ulrich, will lead the discussion and cover what drugs young people are using, the laws regulating marijuana and THC products, and the fentanyl crisis.

It’s free to attend, and parents, students, and anyone who works with them are encouraged to join us. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Keller High School - Commons, 601 Pate Orr Road North.

Candidate filing for City Council spring election closes next Friday

Interested in running for the Keller City Council? You have until Feb. 17 to get your paperwork submitted!

Those up for re-election on May 6, 2023, are Mayor Armin Mizani, Place 5 Councilman Chris Whatley and Place 6 Councilman (and Mayor Pro Tem) Ross McMullin.

Candidacy packets are available for download at the button below or from City Secretary Kelly Ballard's office at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy. Filing documents must be turned in by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and will be uploaded to the website as they are received at www.cityofkeller.com/election.

Early voting for the May 2023 election will run from April 24 through May 2, 2023. Learn more at www.tarrantcounty.com/evote.

Download City Council Candidacy Packet

National Weather Service seeks feedback on ice impacts

Were you impacted by last week's winter weather? The National Weather Service has some questions for you! Please take a few minutes to complete their survey and share your experience at the link below.

Take Winter Weather Survey

Animal Services offers tips to avoid egret nesting 

Egret season has arrived! Between February and June, North Texas will see thousands of these migratory birds flock in to build their nests. It’s an essential part of the circle of life, but it also comes with lots of bird poop, noise, falling plumage, and other cleanup.

As a reminder, egrets are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which means that once they begin nesting and producing eggs, they cannot be harassed or moved.

Residents can, however, work to keep them from setting up house in their neighborhood in the first place. Now is the time to take these steps if you have encountered egret issues in the past (or happen to notice scout birds in your area):

- Trim back and thin trees
- Hang reflective streamers in trees
- Set up scary “eye” balloons filled with helium (to fly above the trees)
- Make loud noises using tools like air horns, bells, or banging pots and pans
- Remove any old/abandoned nests
- Shine lights into trees at night
- Check daily for early nesting material in your trees and knock it down

Traveling Flag explores Lake Tahoe's shores

Planning & Zoning Commission Erik Leist and his family enjoyed a winter wonderland over the Christmas break during a trip to Lake Tahoe. Erik, Jill, and their daughters Zoey and Else bundled up for a fun — if windy — getaway and enjoyed showing off their Keller pride along the way.

Want to take one of our Keller Traveling Flags with you on your next trip anywhere outside the Keller city limits? They’re available for checkout from the Keller Public Library!

- Now Hiring -

The City of Keller is searching for talented people! Click on any position below to learn more and submit your application.

Animal Control Officer I
Dispatcher
Facility Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Worker - Parks
Police Officer
Program Coordinator
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker II

The Keller Pointe
Building Maintenance Technician

Seasonal Positions
Childcare Attendant
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Service Representative I
Customer Service Representative II
Lifeguard
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Coordinator
Summer Camp Coordinator
Summer Camp Counselor

The City of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer

- Upcoming Public Meetings -

Feb. 14
Planning & Zoning Commission

Feb. 20
Economic Development Board

Feb. 21
Keller City Council

Feb. 28
Planning & Zoning Commission

March 1
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

March 6
Library Board - CANCELED

March 7
Keller City Council

March 8
Public Arts Board

March 9
Parks & Recreation Board

Public meetings take place at Keller Town Hall
unless otherwise noted.

- Pets Of The Week -
These pets are looking for their new forever homes now at the Keller Regional
Animal Adoption Center at KPD, 330 Rufe Snow Drive.