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H-E-B happenings: Bedford to have 9-11 remembrance ceremony

Bedford will have a special 9-11 remembrance service Friday.
Bedford will have a special 9-11 remembrance service Friday. Star-Telegram archives

Now is the time to register for the Euless community garage sale, named Junk in the Trunk.

The sale is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Drive.

Described as an event that involves recycling and treasure hunting at the same time, the sale will allow vendors to sell their “ unwanted furniture, books, clothing, toys, household goods, hand crafted items and more,” according to the city’s website.

Vendor pay $10 per vehicle to set up shop and may register from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the family center.

Information: Renee Frizzell at 817-685-1871.

Bedford has ceremony Friday to remember 9-11

It’s been 15 years since the terrorists attacks and Bedford is doing its part to remember those whose lost their lives.

The city’s police and fire departments are conducting a 9-11 remembrance ceremony from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Friday at Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive.

The fire department’s honor guard will make a presentation and Mayor Jim Griffin, Police Chief Gibson and interim Fire Chief Bobby Sewell will speak.

Their comments will be followed by a moment of silence and the playing of Amazing Grace on bagpipes.

City offices will delay opening until 8:30 a.m. to allow employees to attend.

Annual fishing derby is Sept. 17 at Chisholm Park

A fishing derby for kids ages 5 to 16, which was canceled in June, is back on for Sept. 17.

The Kids All American Fishing Derby begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Chisholm Park pond, 2200 Norwood Drive, Hurst.

Prizes will be awarded at the free event. Space is limited and pre-registration is required at Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Drive. Registration deadline is 10 p.m. Sept. 15.

Fishing poles will be available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis by the Hurst Public Library, and In-N-Out Burger will provide lunch.

The pond is stocked regularly with catfish by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Information: 817-788-7320.

This story was originally published September 7, 2016 at 10:11 AM with the headline "H-E-B happenings: Bedford to have 9-11 remembrance ceremony."

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