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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY HALL
4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas,
held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services
Conference Room.
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m.
Present:
Kathy Luppy Chair
Eric Welborn Place 3
Mark Seay Place 4
Charlie Ruiz Place 5
Bill Whitsett Place 7
Traci Maze Alternate
Absent:
Donah Tyner Place 1
Byron Bradford Place 2
Staff Members:
Kristin James, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services
B. PUPLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments were made.
C. ACTION ITEMS i
C.1 Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 Keep NRH Beautiful Meeting
Bill Whitsett motioned to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Mark Seay.
The Commission then approved the minutes unanimously.
D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1 Discuss 2026 Photo Contest
Chair Kathy Luppy introduced the item and recognized Kristin James to present.
Mrs. James explained that the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission holds an annual virtual
photo contest each summer, with a different theme selected each year. She shared several
themes used in previous years before opening the discussion for the 2026 theme.. After
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discussion, the,Commission selected "Stars, Stripes, and NRH Pride!" as the 2026 contest
theme.
Mrs. James then reviewed the 'contest process. Residents would submit their photos by
email to the Keep NRH Beautiful email address during the entry period. Once submissions
closed, all eligible entries would be posted on the Keep NRH Beautiful Facebook page for
public voting. The photos receiving the most "likes" during the designated voting period
would be declared the winners. The first-place winner would receive a $50 gift card, and the
second- through fifth-place winners would each receive a $20 gift card to a North Richland
Hills restaurant.
D.2 Discuss Classes and Schedule for 2025
Mrs. James presented the following schedule for 2026. She reminded the commission that
this calendar was subject to change.
Photo Contest Opens — Monday, June 1
Photo Contest Deadline — Friday, June 12.
Photo Contest Voting Period — Monday, June 15 —Wednesday, June 17
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, June 16 at 5:45 pm (City Hall)
Camp NRH Session — Monday, June 22 at 12:30 pm — 4:00 pm (Library Community
Room)
Camp NRH Session — Monday, July 13 at 12:30 pm — 4:00 pm (Library Community
Room)
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, July 21 at 5:45 pm (City Hall)
Fall Gardening Seminar— Saturday, August 8 at 9:00 am (Grand Hall @ NRH Centre)
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, August 18 at 5:45 pm (City Hall)
Gardens the Flutter Class — Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 pm (Library Community
Room)
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, September 15 at 5:45 pm (City Hall)
2026 Trash Bash — Saturday, September 26 — Details to Come
Monthly Plant Guide Seminar — Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 pm — (Library
Community Room)
KNRHB Meeting — Tuesday, October 20 at 5:45 pm (City Hall) — Review School Grant
Apps.
KNRHB Meeting —Tuesday, November 17 at 5:45 pm (City Hall)
Native Plants in Suburban Landscapes Seminar — Thursday, November 19 at 5:30
PM (Library Community Room)
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Christmas Light Judging — Sunday December 13 and Monday December 14 (If
needed)
Dates TBD
FALL AT THE HALL
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 pm.
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Kathy Luppy, air
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