Thank you, Mr. Crouch

After 55 years of law enforcement service, James Crouch officially "retired" after serving as a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Kennedale since 2013. His law enforcement career began with the Ft. Worth Police Department in 1967, serving as a reserve officer.

In 1987, James became a full-time officer with the Arlington Police Department, achieving the rank of Detective Sergeant and creating and supervising the Economic Crimes Unit for a majority of his career. James also became a Computer Forensics Expert (CFE), one of only 800 in the world at the time. After retiring from Arlington, James started with Kennedale PD as a Reserve Officer and served until January 24th, which also happened to be his 80th birthday!  During his tenure with KPD, James helped manage the Texas Police Chiefs Recognition Program, trained officers, and served as a firearms instructor. Most recently, James was assisting the court with processing past-due citations in addition to working at the police department. James could be counted on to serve 16 hours a week, every week, including holidays and rarely missed a day.

We wish James all the best and are grateful for all he has done to help the citizens of Kennedale and the police department. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving with him. James will always be a part of the KPD family!

Chief Michael Holguin, Mr. James Crouch, and City Manager Darrell Hull 

The City of Kennedale proclaims the month of February 2023 as Black History Month and is proud to honor the history and contributions of African Americans in our community, state, and nation.

Place on the Ballot deadline is February 17

Interested in running for public office? The forms for filing and the due dates are listed below. If you have questions, contact our City Secretary, Raeanne Byington. She will be more than happy to assist you!

The first day to file an application for Place on Ballot for the May 6, 2023 General Election will be January 18, 2023. The last day to file an application for Place on Ballot will be February 17, 2023.  More information on additional election-related dates and information can be found at: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml (posted in accordance with TX Legis. H.B. 305, effective September 1, 2019.)

Filing requirements are per state statute can be reviewed at the following link: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/2020/index.shtml.

Per the Secretary of State's CSO-3449 Advisory of August 3, 2020, candidate applications may be filed:

- in person with the City Secretary's office at City Hall;

- by mail; an application submitted by mail is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the appropriate filing authority. (Secs. 143.007(b); 144.005(b)); or

- by fax or email. A signed, sworn, scanned candidate application (and petition, if applicable) may be submitted by fax or email if there is no filing fee. Please be advised that an application must be notarized prior to filing via fax or email.

Please contact City Secretary Raeanne Byington, for any information at 817-985-2104, or visit the City's webpage at Elections (Elecciones) | Kennedale, TX - Official Website (cityofkennedale.com). 

Self-Checkout coming to the Library

Your Kennedale Public Library is very excited to announce the introduction of a self-checkout kiosk! In February, we will be rolling out a self-checkout option for all patrons. The kiosk is set up on the circulation desk next to the bookdrop, the receipt printer is connected and ready to go, and staff is receiving training on everything to be able to help you have a smooth check-out experience! 

How does self-checkout work? Well, I am glad you asked!

The kiosk uses an iPad set up with an app created by Meescan. Through this app, Meescan is securely connected to the library catalog and patron databases. Once you scan your barcode into the kiosk and enter your PIN (which is usually the last 4 numbers of your phone number), your account will be open and you can begin to scan your items for check-out - much like the self-check stations at the grocery store. If your PIN does not work, or you would like to change it, we can help you set a new one at the circulation desk. 

When you are finished scanning all your items, you can print your check-out receipt right there at the kiosk or you can have your receipt sent to your email address. If you would like to receive all your receipts by email, whether from the kiosk or from the circulation desk, but don't know how to set it up, let us know and we will show you how to make that change to your account

But, wait! There is more to this system! Not only can you check out material on your own at the kiosk, you can also download the Meescan app to your phone and use your camera to scan in the barcodes to check out the items from anywhere in the library! You can have a receipt printed at the printer by the kiosk or receive a receipt by email. Imagine! You scan your barcodes in as you pack your bag to go, then grab your receipt as you head out. It is incredible what you can do with technology! 

Visit your app store and download the Meescan app, or scan this QR code to go straight to the app.

Your Kennedale Public Library is very excited to announce the introduction of a self-checkout kiosk! In February, we will be rolling out a self-checkout option for all patrons. The kiosk is set up on the circulation desk next to the bookdrop, the receipt printer is connected and ready to go, and staff is receiving training on everything to be able to help you have a smooth check-out experience! 

How does self-checkout work? Well, I am glad you asked!

The kiosk uses an iPad set up with an app created by Meescan. Through this app, Meescan is securely connected to the library catalog and patron databases. Once you scan your barcode into the kiosk and enter your PIN (which is usually the last 4 numbers of your phone number), your account will be open and you can begin to scan your items for check-out - much like the self-check stations at the grocery store. If your PIN does not work, or you would like to change it, we can help you set a new one at the circulation desk. 

When you are finished scanning all your items, you can print your check-out receipt right there at the kiosk or you can have your receipt sent to your email address. If you would like to receive all your receipts by email, whether from the kiosk or from the circulation desk, but don't know how to set it up, let us know and we will show you how to make that change to your account

But, wait! There is more to this system! Not only can you check out material on your own at the kiosk, you can also download the Meescan app to your phone and use your camera to scan in the barcodes to check out the items from anywhere in the library! You can have a receipt printed at the printer by the kiosk or receive a receipt by email. Imagine! You scan your barcodes in as you pack your bag to go, then grab your receipt as you head out. It is incredible what you can do with technology! 

Visit your app store and download the Meescan app, or scan this QR code to go straight to the app.

Welcome to Our Newest Staff!

Betty Caldwell, Permit Clerk

Betty works in the Permits/Planning department as a Permits Clerk. She assists client with permits, answering the phone, and administrative duties.
She was born in Dallas. She is married and has six children. Her hobbies are sewing and photography.

Kristian Sugrim, Public Works Director

Kristian came to us with more than 25 years of combined experience in the Public Works operations, maintenance, and project management arena. He has worked for the TCEQ, the City of Fort Worth Water Department, Field Operations Division, and the Public Works Department. Most recently, he worked for the City of Aledo as the Assistant Director of Public Works. He holds a bachelor and master’s degree.

Garyth Rawls, Police Officer

A Beaumont, Texas native, Officer Rawls is a graduate of Lamar State College and has an associate degree in Applied Business Science. Prior to becoming a police officer, Mr. Rawls worked in the chemical industry for a short time.
Officer Rawls has strong ties to the city of Kennedale where he currently resides with his family. His wife Brittany is from Kennedale and her mother and father have lived in Kennedale their entire lives and own Billy Burks Roofing Company.

The City of Kennedale opened its first warming center of the year this week. Due to freezing cold temperatures that began January 30, the Community Center was opened for people needing shelter from the cold to come and get warm. The cold front is anticipated to last all week and the warming center will be open until the weather situation has improved. 

The Kennedale Moms of Color are getting the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Parade ready! If you are interested in participating in the Parade, you must apply before April 28, 2023. Please contact Tamiko Sargent for more information, 817-704-8922

January 26 Special Meeting Results

An ordinance declaring a 120-day moratorium on the acceptance of plans for development or applications for permits, plats, verifications, site plans, or certificates of occupancy for multi-family or townhome developments was passed unanimously by the City Council on January 26, 2023.

Upcoming Meetings and Closures

Council, Board, & Public Meetings

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Planning Sessions

February 1, 2023, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancelled Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

February 1, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Southeast Connector Meeting on proposed Concrete Recycling Facility
February 2, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Planning Sessions

February 8, 2023, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z)

February 9, 2023, 6:00 PM

Board of Appeals Meeting
February 14, 2023, 6:00 PM

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting

February 14, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Planning Sessions

February 15, 2023, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

City Council Regular Meeting

February 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Keep Kennedale Beautiful Planning Sessions

February 22, 2023, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board Regular Meeting

February 28, 2023, 6:00 PM

Municipal Court

Municipal Court

February 22, 2023, All Day

Holidays: City Offices Closed

Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day): Library Closed
February 18, 2023, All Day

Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day): City Offices Closed

February 20, 2023, All Day

Senior Center Activity Schedule

CITY DEPARTMENTS

- Administration: 817-985-2105

- (City Manager, City Secretary, and Human Resources)

- Planning & Permits: 817-985-2130

- Streets & Parks: 817-985-2170

- Court: 817-985-2140

- Library: 817- 985-2136

- Finance: 817-985-2110

- Police Admin: 817-985-2160

- Fire Admin: 817-985-2150

- FULL STAFF DIRECTORY

- Sign Up For Emergency Alerts

Quick Contacts

- Animal Control: 817-478-5416

- Trash and Recycling: 817-222-2221

- Utility Billing: Email or 1-877-416-2220

- Other Issues? Visit cityofkennedale.com/report

24-Hour Emergency Contacts

- Water/Sewer Emergency

- 817-459-5900

- Streets/Parks Emergency

- 817-889-4298

As always, in a medical or life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1

Holiday Closures
City Hall, Senior Center, and Public Works staff will not be working on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents' Day. The Library will be closing at 4:00pm, Friday, February 17, and will be closed all day Saturday, February 18.