MARCH 2002

03/28/02	Opening Day at The Ballpark is April 5 Travel Routes and Street Closure Notice The Texas Rangers 2002 baseball season begins Friday, April 5 at The Ballpark in Arlington. Game time is 2:05 p.m.
03/28/02	City Prepares for April 9 Homeowners’ Permit Night The City of Arlington Building Inspections Division will stay late on Tuesday, April 9 to assist Arlington homeowners with the permitting process.
03/22/02	"Setting The Standard for Building Safety" International Building Safety Week Begins April 7 The City of Arlington will observe International Building Safety Week April 7-13. The goal is to emphasize the importance of building safety, which can protect the investment value of a construction project.
03/22/02	Transit Facts Pamphlet Available in English and Spanish The City of Arlington has produced Transit Facts, a six-page information pamphlet that outlines the basic components of the transit service plan being proposed for Arlington. The brochure is available in English and Spanish.
03/22/02	Street Maintenance Fee Senior Exemption Reminder Citizens of Arlington age 65 years and older are exempt from the Street Maintenance Fee.
03/22/02	Good Friday Office Closings and Service Schedules The Arlington Municipal Building and many other City offices will be closed March 29 for Good Friday.
03/20/02	North Collins Closed to Traffic High water from the Trinity River has forced the closure of North Collins Street at Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington. City engineers expect the street to reopen late Thursday.
03/20/02	Garber Decision Issued Human Resources Director Paulette Owens-Holmes issued a written opinion today with regard to the disciplinary appeal of Police Officer Mark Garber. The opinion upholds his demotion from sergeant to police officer.
03/15/02	Arlington ISD Students Support the Animal Shelter A donation from an east Arlington elementary school will purchase about 3,000 pounds of dog and cat food, Arlington Animal Services officials say.
03/15/02	Arlington Public Libraries to Benefit from Local Retailer Giving Program On Wednesday, March 27, Arlington public libraries will benefit from five percent of all sales generated at the Whole Foods Market at 801 E. Lamar Blvd.
03/15/02	Arlington to Host Second Annual Teen Summit The City of Arlington Teen Advisory Group in partnership with the Youth and Families Board will host Arlington’s second Teen Summit.
03/15/02	Council Member Wayne Ogle to Host State of the District Meeting District 3 City Council Member Wayne Ogle will host a state of the district meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21.
03/15/02	Council Member Julia Burgen to Host March 20 Town Hall Meeting District 5 City Council Member Julia Burgen will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.
03/14/02	Mayor to Host March 15 Senior Citizens Group Meeting Mayor Elzie Odom will host a Friday, March 15 meeting with Arlington seniors. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center - Eunice, which is located at 1000 Eunice St. in east Arlington.
03/08/02	Section of Silo Road Closes March 18 Silo Road is scheduled to be closed from Sublett Road north to Port Richmond Drive from March 18 to March 22, for construction activities related to the Sublett Road reconstruction project. Sublett Road will remain open to traffic at all times.
03/08/02	Cooper Street Widening Construction Begins Monday, March 11 Construction begins Monday, March 11 to widen Cooper Street, from Abram Street to Interstate 30.
03/08/02	Registration Open for Spring Water Awareness Night Arlington Water Awareness is a free event designed to educate youth, ages 6 to 14, about water issues.
03/01/02	City Offers Free Citizen Education Series Starting in April The City of Arlington will offer a citizen education series beginning, Thursday, April 4 in Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram St.