Dear Citizens,

Is it hot enough for you here in Euless? Well, we have some great ideas for cooling off inside this newsletter. And, we have suggestions about conserving water and a burn ban. Along with ideas that will save on your energy bills as well.

It was truly a great honor to receive the CITY LIVABILITY award for our city. There is a large competition among other cities and each program was remarkable, but thanks to our citizens and staff members, we came out on top. We will be repeating the Compost-ology classes again this fall, so be on the lookout for more information. We are excited that the school system will be teaching this information with their science curriculum.

We welcome our newest member, Michael Brown, to serve on the city council. Michael has a long history with Euless and was the first police leader of our Citizens Police Academy.

We thank all of you who participated in out "Stepping Out" program. It was fun walking with you in a different park each day and I hope you have kept up with the walking program. Kudos to Harris Methodist H.E.B. Hospital for being such good partners.

The article included in this newsletter about the Euless Post Office tells you about another bit of history in our city. We try with each edition to inform you about some of our history and hope you enjoy.

As you drive throughout our city you will notice several buildings being renovated, new ones being built and the large shopping center progressing at Glade and Hwy 121. Euless is developing and it is good to see the Sutherland's building and the Krispy Kreme building being renovated. Good things are happening in Euless.

Our city has joined with other contigious cities in a water conservation plan. Please read about the hours for watering and the energy saved. Also there is a burn ban in effect. We have had several grass fires already and need your help in preventing fires and conserving water.

Our library celebrated its tenth birthday in July. We are so fortunate to have such a great facility and staff members who serve our community so well. It's a cool place to spend an afternoon and there are so many programs available for all ages too. Our recreation programs are filled with happy campers, visitors and activities. Do join in some of the wonderful programs planned for all ages and the special events. That's another place to keep cool.

Now the parks may not be cool, but they are beautiful, inviting and are a great place to exercise or watch a ball game and have a picnic. Enjoy!

Our golf course continues to be rated with the best and the Raven's Grill offers some summer goodies. Do you all know that the Raven's Grill at the Texas Star Golf Course is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner? It's a fun place to sit on the porch and watch the golfers come in on the 18th hole.

And, don't forget to sign up for appointments to the Boards and Commissions. For information on volunteering for a Board please call the City Secretary's office. Applications must be received in September.

Every year a committee selects the Volunteers of the Year and the application is inside for you to suggest someone you think has volunteered for our city in a special way. We also select the youth volunteer of the year and the business volunteer of the year. We really need your input. Volunteers are special and we could not support all our great events without them. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW.

Mary Lib Saleh
Mayor