H-E-B happening: Euless is cool, Bedford’s YMCA programs and Hurst ambulance service
Euless ranks No. 18 on ‘Best Places to Live’ list
This isn’t news to residents, but Money magazine has discovered that Euless is a pretty cool place to call home.
On its annual list of “Best Places to Live in America,” Money editors and writers ranked Euless No. 18 for cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.
The magazine looks at reams of data to determine the city’s quality of life to determine the rankings.
Highlights for Euless were its diversity, schools, small-town spirit, library programs, parks and the city’s crown jewel — Texas Star Golf Course.
Euless’s neighbor to the south, Arlington, was one of the six best cities (over 300,000) in the United States to enjoy urban living “at a price you can afford.”
Arlington won “Best City in the South” honors. Cities in other regions to make the distinguished list were: Boston; Raleigh, N.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Portland, Ore.
New programs in place at Bedford’s YMCA
Bedford’s Airport Area YMCA is launching new programs for toddlers and their parents, and for cancer survivors.
The Toddler Time helps prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten by teaching them social skills such as learning how to pay attention, sit at a table with others and work on crafts and other projects. Parents are encouraged to attend the classes with their toddlers. The Toddler Time classes are held at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. The first session has already started, but more classes will be offered in November.
The Airport Area Y is also offering the LiveStrong at the YMCA program for cancer survivors. The 12-week program focuses on exercise and provides time for participants to discuss their struggles with cancer with other survivors.
For more information about the new programs, contact the Airport Area YMCA, 3524 Central Drive, at 817-571-3371.
Ambulance subscriptions offered by Hurst
The sign-up period for an ambulance subscription for Hurst residents continues through Dec. 31.
The Hurst Ambulance Subscription Service. which allows families to pay $60 a year and never have to worry about paying an ambulance bill. The subscription will ensure that if a family member requires emergency transportation by ambulance, any expense not covered by the insurance company will be paid.
Children over 18 who are not full-time students and Medicaid recipients are not covered under the subscription.
The coverage period is January through December 2017.
Information: hursttx.gov and go to the Ambulance/EMS page or call 817-788-7238.
This story was originally published October 3, 2016 at 1:17 PM with the headline "H-E-B happening: Euless is cool, Bedford’s YMCA programs and Hurst ambulance service."