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…
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in partnership with the City of Arlington, has started the $10.4 million Center Street bridge project over Interstate 20. The project, which will improve mobility, safety and connectivity, will consist of the building of a four-lane bridge with a sidewalk from the existing Center 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…
On Friday, Oct. 24, City of Arlington’s Water Utilities crews will be repairing a 16-inch valve on a water main, which will leave some residents in South Arlington without water from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Here is a list of the affected streets: 2600-3100 block of W. Sublett Road Wind Drift Trail Dover Read more…
Arlington residents will go to the polls starting this week with early voting to consider a $236 million bond package that focuses on streets, parks, fire facilities and libraries. Early voting for the Nov. 4 general election will run through Oct. 31 and will be held: 8 a.m. to 5 Read more…
Arlington Chamber of Commerce will host the Governor’s Small Business Forum (GSBF) at the Arlington at the Convention Center on Wednesday October 29, 2014. GSBF, sponsored by the Texas Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Arlington Chamber and local partners, is designed to give entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, Read more…
One of the city greatest treasures, Symphony Arlington, opens its 15th season Thursday, October 16 at Arlington Music Hall. This season Symphony Arlington will bring you masterworks all in celebration of Italy’s glorious and enduring musical heritage. “The ninety-three virtuoso musicians of Symphony Arlington and I invite you to join us 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…
Nearly two weeks after the severe storm on October 2, City of Arlington and Republic Services crews have picked up roughly 2000 tons of storm debris from residents. But, the work is far from done. “This was a big storm that impacted all areas of the City,” said Arlington Public Works and Read more…
On Saturday, Nov. 15, celebrate Texas Recycles Day in Arlington by disposing of unwanted computers, televisions, or even cell phones. The annual Computer Roundup is from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Mitchell and Cooper streets on the UT-Arlington campus. And it’s free. Arlington residents Read more…
