Smithfield Cemetery is the final resting place of many early settlers of the area. Eli Smith, whom the community was named, was also laid to rest here. The oldest marker dates back to October 13, 1872.
David Slick set the record for the longest duration juggling three objects at the North Richland Hills Library. His record of 12 hours and 5 minutes stood until May of 2023. According to the Guinness World Records website he listened to his MP3…
David Slick set the record for the longest duration juggling three objects at the North Richland Hills Library. His record of 12 hours and 5 minutes stood until May of 2023. According to the Guinness World Records website he listened to his MP3…
James "Jim" C. Cavender farmed, lived for many years, and died near the present-day Birdville Church of Christ on Birdville Hill. Throughout most of his life, he was known as "Uncle Jim." He was my…
David Slick set the record for the longest duration juggling three objects at the North Richland Hills Library. His record of 12 hours and 5 minutes stood until May of 2023. According to the Guinness World Records website he listened to his MP3…
The North Richland Hills Library was awarded the Texas Book Festival Grant in 2000. This document was signed by First Lady of Texas, Laura Bush, just prior to becoming the First Lady of the United States.
Mrs. Laura Bush (then the first lady of Texas) poses with Steve Brown after the North Richland Hills Public Library was awarded the 1997 Texas Book Festival Award.
The Greater Richland Center was completed in December of 1955. To celebrate the opening an event was co-sponsored by the Civic League, the Garden Club, and the North Richland Hills Merchants' Association. During the 10-day opening event various…
Students, alumni, and community members marched in protest of Richland High School's mascot and school themes and in a broader sense as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. The march route went west on Dick Lewis Drive, south on Rufe Snow Drive,…