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Summer
Saviors: Lifeguards and Public Safety
For many people, the job of lifeguard is the first
listing on the professional resume. A close look at their
training requirements and day-to-day duties reveals the
importance of these seasonal workers to public safety at
the swimming pool...
Another
Successful Summer Swim Season in Arlington Ends Aug. 1
The 2004 summer swim season comes to an end on
Aug. 1...
The History of Lifesaving
Lifeguard activities date to the 1910s...
When
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Strikes, Will You Know What to Do?
Defibrillators can be found in 26 municipal government
buildings and 12 police cruisers. The Arlington
Independent School District, Six Flags Over Texas and
the Texas Rangers have also installed defibrillators...
Sometimes, unscrupulous companies will call
with the intent of tricking you into
ordering unneeded supplies at outrageous
prices. Remember that all paper, office
supplies, toner, copier parts/accessories
are under City contract. Never feel
pressured to buy from a telephone vendor.
Information on the latest telephone scams
can be found on the Purchasing Portal. When
in doubt, provide the caller with the direct
number to a Purchasing Agent.
The Purchasing Corner is compiled monthly
by the Purchasing Division.
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Get
Into the Swing of Things with the Arlington Golf
Association
Arlington golf is hotter than ever after a recent
showcasing of Terre Verde Golf Club on the cable
television show, "Golf, Texas Style."
The
Impact of Rising Healthcare Costs
The Arlington City Council continues its review of
proposed changes to health insurance benefits for
employees and retirees...
A
Salute To Municipal Employees Who Serve Their City, Their
Country
The July mobilization of 3,000 Texas
National Guard members headquartered in Fort Worth was
part of the largest combat deployment of Texas
citizen-soldiers since World War II...
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When
temperatures reach the century mark, City workers remain
dedicated to public service...
If
you find yourself on the streets of Arlington on the
evening of Tuesday, August 3, you may wonder just what
holiday you have overlooked...
