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Bedford City Council approves Veterans Memorial Plaza construction contract
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· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway A construction contract has been approved by the city council.
Funding for a memorial project in Bedford is coming from the city's bonds. The city has allocated a specific amount for this purpose. A construction contract has been approved by the city council.
This decision allows the city manager to move forward with the project. The memorial will include various features such as walls and walking paths, and will be located at a park in Bedford. For more information on this project, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? Funding for a memorial project in Bedford is coming from the city's bonds. The city has allocated a specific amount for this purpose. A construction contract has been approved by the city council…
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