Filing now open for May 2023 City Council election

Those interested in running for Mayor — or in Place 5 or Place 6 on the Keller City Council — will soon have their chance. Candidacy filing for the May 6, 2023, election kicked off Wednesday, Jan. 18.

All Keller City Council members are elected at-large for three-year terms. Those up for re-election this spring 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

Tonight's art show reception features talented weavers

Tonight is the night, and this is your invitation to join us at the Keller Public Arts Evening with the Artists reception!

At this gathering, you can view the artwork from our latest exhibit, “Conversations in Thread,” meet the artists who created these amazing pieces and enjoy some light refreshments. The party starts at 7 p.m. here at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Pkwy.

If you can’t make it to tonight’s event, don’t worry; this exhibit will be on display in Town Hall until Feb. 23.

Road closures kick off on Johnson Road project

Johnson Road between Hallelujah Trail and Keller-Smithfield Road closed to thru traffic this week as utility work begins on a $7.24 million project that will reconstruct the two-lane road, replace water lines, upgrade the drainage system to curb-and-gutter, add a sidewalk on the south side of the street, and convert the Johnson/Keller-Smithfield intersection into a roundabout.

Here’s what to expect:

-The full project footprint runs from roughly Hallelujah Trail to Rhonda Road.

-Construction on the entire project is expected to take about 18 months, wrapping up in June 2024.

-North/south movement on Keller-Smithfield through the Johnson intersection will remain open throughout the project (often using temporary pavement) to ensure access for first responders working out of Fire Station 2.

-Work is starting on the west end of the project with water line replacements, moving east. Once water lines are complete, work will move from east to west as the contractor converts bar-ditch drainage to curb-and-gutter.

-Residents within the construction zone will have access to their properties, as will CWD, USPS, other delivery drivers, etc. throughout the project. East-west thru traffic will often be limited, with detours directing drivers south to Keller Parkway or north to Bancroft or Florence, depending on which section of the project is under construction.

Detours for this first closure will use Ottinger Road/Bancroft Road/Bourland Road as well as Rufe Snow Drive/Keller Parkway. Please be aware that this closure may end up lasting several months, depending on the impact of the heavy equipment on that section of pavement; we will have a better sense of that timing once work is underway and will continue to provide updates throughout the project as closures and detours change.

For more information about the Johnson Road project, visit www.cityofkeller.com/johnson.

Keller Library offers interactive storytimes for children

If you’re looking for something fun and educational to get your active children into on a weekday, look no further than Storytime at the Keller Public Library!

Throughout the week, the library (640 Johnson Road) sets aside half-hour timeslots to engage children with stories that promote literacy, inclusion, and high self-esteem. With storytimes geared toward babies, all ages, and Spanish speakers and learners, KPL truly has #SomethingForEveryone. We hope you can make it!

-Babies & Books (0-18 months): Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.                              

-Storytime (all ages): Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

-Spanish Storytime (18 months-5 years old): First Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

KPD accepting applications for 2023 Citizens Police Academy

Citizens interested in learning more about the Keller Police Department will have the opportunity this February. The department's next Citizens Police Academy class - which serves as a pre-requisite for joining the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) unit - kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1, and runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday for 11 weeks at KPD headquarters 330 Rufe Snow Drive.

To join the class, download an application at www.cityofkeller.com/CPA or pick one up from the police station during regular business hours.

Applicants must be 21 or older, living or working within the Keller or Westlake city limits, and have no felony arrests on their record or any arrest in the last five years. We will accept applications until the class fills. Once the 2023 class is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list to be the first notified of registration for the next year's course.

For more information, contact Officer Michael Fejes at 817-743-4533 or [email protected].

COMING SOON: Nautical Bowls Superfood Bowls

Before you know it, we’ll have another all-natural, fresh and fruity eatery in Keller. 

Nautical Bowls is coming to town, and they’re bringing a bunch of healthy grub for us to enjoy. Each bowl is filled with a sorbet-like base and topped with your choice of seed, nut, granola, and fruit. Nautical’s menu is plant-based, and you won’t find any dairy, gluten, soy, or refined sugars in its products.  

These nutrient-rich bowls are ideal for active people looking for a pre- or post-workout snack or meal replacement. And that’s what attracted Nautical Bowls-Keller’s owner Vuong Nguyen to town. 
  
“I live in the area, and when I drive through town, I always see active people in Keller, but what I didn’t see was super-food places,” Nguyen said, “and that is what we are offering: something you can eat without feeling guilty.”  

Nautical Bowls-Keller plans to open by the end of February. Their operating hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, and they’re actively looking for morning shift help.  

To see a list of signature bowls, bases and toppings, visit www.nauticalbowls.com, and if you’re interested in applying for a job, visit www.nauticalbowls.com/careers/deck-hand/. 

The Keller Pointe celebrates newly renovated indoor pool

We’re trying to pool off a party this winter, and you’re invited! Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of our indoor pool at The Keller Pointe. There will be games and prizes, and the pool will be open for everyone to enjoy.

The party runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28 at The Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Drive. All are welcome! Don’t worry about the cold weather outside; the recipe for instant fun requires water.

Fishing event invites children to catch rainbow trout

Later this month, grab your fishing rods and head over to the Bear Creek Park Pond! Our first Fishing for Fun event of the new year is set for 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, on-site at 400 Bear Creek Park Road.

Aimed at inspiring a love for fishing in children, this event, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is free for anglers 16 and younger. The pond will be stocked with rainbow trout, and we’ll be giving away prizes in a number of competitions.

Attendees should bring their own supplies, and participating children should have an adult buddy. (Please note that children 16 and younger do not require a fishing license; if accompanying adults plan to fish personally, they will need a valid fishing license from TPWD.)

SAVE THE DATE: Daddy Daughter Dance

We cordially invite all the kings and their little queens to our Royal Ball-themed Daddy Daughter Dances set for Friday, Feb. 3, and Sat., Feb. 4.

This party is open to young ladies ages 4 to 12, regardless of where they live, so invite your friends to ball out with you in the new and spacious Keller Senior Activities Center (640 Johnson Road, Bldg. C).

Registration is $20 per person, and the dress code is formal unless you dress to the theme. A professional photographer will be on hand for paid portraits.

Friday, Feb. 3
6-7:30 p.m. (4-7 years old)
8-9:30 p.m. (8-12 years old)

Saturday, Feb. 4
6-7:30 p.m. (4-7 years old)
8-9:30 p.m. (8-12 years old)

Space is limited, so get your tickets now!

For more information, call Keller Parks and Recreation at 817-743-4050 or email [email protected].

- 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 II
Customer Service Technician
Facility Maintenance Worker
Heavy Equipment Operator
Library Director
Library Technician
Maintenance Worker - Parks
Maintenance Worker - Streets/Storm Drainage
Maintenance Worker - Streets
Program Coordinator
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker II

The Keller Pointe
Building Maintenance Technician
Head Lifeguard

The City of Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS -

Jan. 24
Planning & Zoning Commission

Feb. 1
Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Feb. 6
Library Board

Feb. 7
Keller City Council

Feb. 8
Public Arts Board

Feb. 14
Planning & Zoning Commission

Feb. 20
Economic Development Board

Feb. 21
Keller City Council

Feb. 28
Planning & Zoning Commission

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