3-31, 4-28, 5-26: PRARIE FEST X3 4PM to Dusk at Tandy Hills Natural Area Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of this natural gem in the heart of Meadowbrook! Get in touch with nature and enjoy the wild-prarie tours, food, fun and live music. Spread out over three Saturdays this year.  Mark your calendar! TANDY HILLS

5-14 to 25: EARLY VOTING  - PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Handly-Meadowbrook Community Center at 6201 Beaty Street For hours and other locations, go to EARLY VOTING 5-29: 2012 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION VOTING For a complete list of offices being voted on in this election, click on 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION IMPORTANT NOTE: Some precincts have changed this year so be sure to check your voter registration card. New cards will be mailed out in late April. After the new cards arrive,  you can look up your polling location  at VOTER LOOKUP.    The newest precinct map can be found at 2012 PRECINCTS

5-11 TO 5-19: EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN DISTRICT 8 CITY COUNCIL RUNOFF Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty Street Southside Community Center, 959 East Rosedale Hours: June 11 to 15 = 8am – 5pm June 16 = 7am - 7pm June 17 =  11am – 4pm June 18 to 19 = 7am – 7pm FINAL DAY TO VOTE: June 23 = 7am to 7pm (only at your precinct location) If you  have any questions, call Tarrant County Elections at 817-831-8683

************************************************** MEADOWBROOK DIARY ************************************************** 5-15-12: DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL SEAT GOES TO RUNOFF ELECTION Unofficial Tarrant County voting results posted online today show that candidates Romero and Gray will face each other in a runoff election on June 23rd. Of the 29,915 registered voters in District 8, only 1,998 showed up at the polls - still a historic turnout for our area. The results were as follows: Romero - 896, Gray - 650, Hobbs - 445.  Early voting begins June 11th.  See the calendar above for more details. Some precincts have recently changed so be sure to know  your polling place. This race may very well be decided by a handful of votes. Details of the voter turnout can be viewed here: DISTRICT 8 TURNOUT 4-5-12: MEADOWBROOKTODAY ENDORSES RAMON ROMERO Based on Mr. Ramero's experience and qualifications, MeadowbrookToday endorses his campaign for the District 8 council seat recently vacated by Kathleen Hicks. We believe Mr. Romero will be a strong advocate for all areas of District 8  and will be particularly responsive to the issues of east Fort Worth. His business experience will bring what we need the most - namely economic development.  Ramon has personally invested in this area - two examples being the  awesome renovation of the previous eyesore on the corner of Harwood and Meadowbrook and the beautiful new "Picante's" sports bar/restaurant at Rosedale and 287.  His presence on the City Council will bring fresh energy and a business minded perspective. We fully support him and wish him victory in this race.  RAMON ROMERO FOR DISTRICT 8   3-30-12: CANDIDATES VIE FOR DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL SEAT The race for District 8 heats up as candidate Marshall Hobbs, Jr. has been determined eligible to run,.  He joins candidates Ramon Romero, Jr and Kelley Allen Gray in seeking the unexpired term of previous Council member Kathleen Hicks.  Hicks resigned to run for US. Congressional District 33 8-3-11: BOOK RELEASE FROM ADRIAN MURRAY East Fort Worth businessman and political activist Adrian Murray announced the release of his new book, "Common Ground America", detailing a blueprint for American renewal. The Common Ground America organization is a "non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring a constructive dialogue to effectively deal with the issues facing America today". For more info, go to COMMON GROUND AMERICA

4-21-11: CBS CHANNEL 11 COLLECTS DONATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS 8:30AM to 5:30PM at 5233 Bridge Street Help those affected by the from the ongoing wild fires in Palo Pinto County.  Bring bottled water, sunscreen, eye drops, baby wipes, lip balm and sports drinks to the CBS-11 offices.  Items will be distributed on Friday to firefighters and evacuees.

3-28-11: FIERY TANKER ACCIDENT DAMAGES I-30 BRIDGE NEAR BEACH STREET A drunken driver traveling the wrong way on westbound I-30 crashed into a fuel-filled tanker truck.  The truck driver, Alejandro Raya, was trapped in the cab when the tanker exploded in fire.  The extreme heat severely damaged the bridge supports over Sycamore Creek.  I-30 traffic has been reduced to two lanes only and repairs may take several months.

3-23-11: GRAND OPENING POLYTECHNIC POLICE CENTER Photos by MeadowbrookToday.com

Blue skies and a brisk breeze provided the perfect backdrop for the stunning new police center located at 1100 Nashville Avenue.  Wonderfully xeriscaped with a bold profile, this masterful remodel by the architectural firm of Perkins & Will may soon become the City's first LEED-gold certified building project, Light and bright with a museum quality feel, the officers of the East Division will surely enjoy the gym and modern offices. Congratulations to all who worked long and hard on this amazing project.

3-22-11: MEADOWBROOK BRANCH LIBRARY RENOVATION The Fort Worth City Council approved funds to  remodel and reposition this community library.  Meadowbrook will close March 30th and reopen June 1st with the emplasis on providing employment related services.  In a partnership with Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County, patrons can attend  computer learning labs with classes in resume writing and job searching skills.   Books can be requested and picked up at the new center but the main focus of the facility will be to provide employment related services.

Photo provided by Hirt for Mayor campaign

1-23-11: HIRT ANNOUNCES RUN FOR MAYOR In a crowded room of friends and supporters, Cathy Hirt announced her second run at Fort Worth City Mayor.  She previously lost  to current Mayor Mike Moncrief by a narrow margin but is gaining support from voters of all political persuasions and believes she can win the race this time.  For campaign information, contact Debby Stein at debbystein@cathyhirtformayor.com or call 817-480-9770.  HIRT FOR MAYOR WEBSITE