Friday is Halloween and the Arlington Police Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to spread safety awareness information along with treats. This week, Arlington officers are distributing safety tips to remind trick or treaters that having fun also means making good decisions as children cross neighborhood streets Read more…
Every year, members of the Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee have some big decisions to make. From hundreds of submissions, members must decide which art and essays best exemplify the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s theme is “Our Greatness, My Service.” The competitions are Read more…
A groundbreaking program created in Arlington was recently given statewide recognition. The Arlington Fire Academy Program trains high school students from Arlington’s six high schools on firefighting, emergency medical care and enables graduates to immediately enter the workforce after successfully completing the program, helping these students live their American Dream Read more…
The City of Arlington has detected a new positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample from the following location: Eden Road near U.S. Highway 287 The City will begin targeted ground spraying on Tuesday, October 14, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. An ultra-low volume application of Permanone Read more…
The weather was fantastic, and life was returning to normal after a high-wind storm disrupted Arlington’s usual routines on Oct. 2. It was perfect timing to celebrate National Night Out (NNO) when Arlington residents and police officials gathered across the City on Oct. 7 at one of more than 190 Read more…
Tonight residents across Arlington will participate in National Night Out (NNO), an annual tradition that has grown each year in the City. The nationwide event encourages residents to step outside the house and get to know their neighbors to strengthen crime prevention efforts. This year’s event includes 192 neighborhood parties Read more…
Earlier this month at its annual conference and exhibition, the Texas Municipal League recognized Arlington for its groundbreaking Fire Academy program with a 2014 Municipal Excellence Award in Public Safety for cities with more than 25,000 residents. The honor distinguishes the City for its efforts, along with local partners, Tarrant Read more…
The City of Arlington has detected a new positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample from the following location: Park Hill near Mossy Oak The City will begin targeted ground spraying on Tuesday, October 7, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., weather permitting. An ultra-low volume application of Permanone RTU, Read more…
City of Arlington personnel are working around the clock to ensure the city recovers from Thursday’s storm that swept through the area. Here’s a look at the City of Arlington’s emergency response efforts: 9,967 Arlington residents are without power (as of 8:00 p.m.), which is down from 36,650 on Thursday Read more…
With many residents cleaning up yards and driveways, City of Arlington crews are out assessing the full extent of the damage caused by Thursday’s powerful storm. As of 2:00 p.m., Oncor is reporting 28,872 people are still without power. Crews are working hard to restore to power as soon as Read more…
