Town of Hickory Creek

INTERSECTION CLOSED

hickorycreek — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:33 +0000

This morning, construction began on the Ronald Reagan/Turbeville intersection. Unfortunately, this will involve closing that intersection, with limited access to residents. This will be an inconvenience that will last approximately 14 days. Flagmen will be on hand to direct traffic, but you may have to wait to be able to turn on to Ronald Reagan. Turbeville will be closed to thru traffic between Point Vista and Turbeville while the eastern half of the intersection is completed; allowing Turbeville between Ronald Reagan and Parkridge to remain open. When the eastern half of the intersection is complete, the western half will be closed as well as Turbeville between Ronald Reagan and Harbor Lane. Turbeville between Point Vista and Ronald Reagan will then be open to traffic, with flagmen available to help the flow of traffic. We trust that our residents, while finding the closure quite the inconvenience, will enjoy the benefits of the new intersection when complete. For further information or comments, please call town hall at 940-497-2528 or email the Director of Public Works, Jeffrey McSpedden at jeffrey.mcspedden@hickorycreek-tx.gov.

2nd Annual T.O.P.S. Fishing Competition

hickorycreek — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:05:36 +0000

The 2nd Annual Texas Oklahoma Patriot Shootout (TOPS) Bass Fishing Competition launches the morning of June 8, 2013 from Westlake Park on Lewisville Lake. A part of SummerFest, the competition is for our military service members, veterans, and their families – all whom have given and endured so much for us so that we can live the way we choose.

Military warriors and veterans from Texas and Oklahoma will compete to win their state’s 2013 Lewisville Lake Bass fishing bragging rights. For the competition Oklahoma and Texas soldiers will be paired with top Triton Boat pros including Gary Klein, Jeff Kriet, Byron Velvick, Scott Dean, Cheryl Bowden, Judith Hart, Dave Parsons, Rick Loomis and many others fishing the pro circuit trails. While the soldiers are fishing, their families will enjoy fun activities at the park and throughout the day at SummerFest.

Event sponsors, Networking Warriors of America, Operation Once in a Lifetime, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Our Lands & Waters Foundation, and the Town of Hickory Creek, invite everyone to join the launch event at 6:30 am and then enjoy SummerFest activities along with the TOPS weigh-in and awards celebration at 1:30 pm. Fishing pros will be available after the weigh-in for photos and autographs.

For more information or to donate for this event go to http://networkingwarriors.org/events/

TOPS is being held in conjunction with SummerFest – for more information on this event go to SummerFestontheLake.com

Hickory Creek again Tree City USA

hickorycreek — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:02:36 +0000

Hickory Creek, Texas, was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 6th year Hickory Creek has earned the national designation. Hickory Creek achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Cleaner air, improved storm water management, energy savings, and increased property values and commercial activity are among the benefits enjoyed by Tree City USA communities.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be found at arborday.org.

5K Run proceeds to benefit TOHC Animal Shelter

hickorycreek — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:10:49 +0000

If you or someone you know likes to run, sign up for this 5K on June 1st and you can help raise money for the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter. Go to Fair Park Urban Dash to register and at the checkout, enter the discount code ANIMAL. By doing this you will receive $15.00 off the race price, and $5.00 will be given to the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter.

What a great way to help yourself, and the animals who need homes !

Town Offices Closure

hickorycreek — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:39:03 +0000

The offices of the Town of Hickory Creek will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013 in observance of Good Friday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 1, 2013.

Resident Day Use Pass

hickorycreek — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:17:35 +0000

Hickory Creek is blessed with many beautiful parks. The town council would like you to enjoy your parks all year round. If you bring proof of your Hickory Creek address and your license plate number, the town will issue you a day use pass at no cost. This pass will be good until December 31, 2013; however, this does not include boat launch or camping privileges, which are an extra charge.

Municipal Court Wins Traffic Safety Award

hickorycreek — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:34:08 +0000

The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center’s Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative, funded by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, recently sponsored a Traffic Safety Award to recognize those who work in local municipalities that have made outstanding contributions to their community in an effort to increase traffic safety. All municipal courts in the State of Texas were eligible to apply.

Eighteen courts were selected to receive awards: of these, five were in small volume courts, serving a population below 30,000. Hickory Creek was selected for the second straight year by a panel of judges to receive recognition for their initiatives and hard work.

Hickory Creek Municipal Court will be honored at the TMCEC Traffic Safety Conference that will be held on April 2-4, 2013 in Austin.

Coyote Fun Run

hickorycreek — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:02:58 +0000

Don’t forget that Vista at Hickory Creek is hosting the Coyote Fun Run on Saturday March 2, 2013 beginning at 9AM. This is being held in conjunction with the Micro Chip and Vaccine Clinic held at 970 Main Street from 9AM-1PM. Please go to http://www.hickorycreekanimalshelter.org/ for more information or to http://vista5k.weebly.com/index.html to register for this event. See you there !

TOHC ANIMAL SHELTER NEW ADDRESS

hickorycreek — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:28:57 +0000

That’s right, the Town of Hickory Creek Animal Shelter has a new address and without moving a stick of furniture ! The new website is up and running at the address of www.hickorycreekanimalshelter.org . Please visit the new site and find all of the information that you could want. Our Animal Services Officers are profiled and there are photos of all of the adoptable animals that need new homes currently at the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter. If you think you would like to volunteer with us, all of that information is also on the site for you to make an informed decision. Whether you volunteer with us or not, please visit both our sites, on-line and in person – we would love to show you our animals that are looking for a new lease on life.

COYOTE FUN RUN

hickorycreek — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:53:28 +0000

Vista Academy at Hickory Creek presents the Coyote Fun Run on Saturday March 2, 2013. This event is being held at the beautiful Hickory Creek Animal Shelter at 970 Main Street in Hickory Creek, Texas. The 5K run/walk begins at 9am, while the 1 mile run/walk/strollers will begin at 9:30am.

Registration is $15/person and $35/family. Each person who registers will receive a Coyote Fun Run t-shirt, while a family will receive 3 t-shirts. You may register for this event at vista5k@weebly.com

Hickory Creek Animal Services will hold a Vaccine and Microchip Clinic in conjunction with the Coyote Fun Run on March 2, 2013 at the Animal Shelter. The hours for this clinic are 9am – 1 pm. Rabies and/or dhlppc/fvrcp vaccines are $10.00 each. Microchip with lifetime monitoring is $20.00. Dogs and cats are welcome at this event, of course, but please be sure to either leash or crate your pet. For more information please call 940-465-7444. This clinic is hosted by the Town of Hickory Creek Animal Services and the Corinth Veterinary Clinic.