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JUNE 2002
06/28/02 Officers to watch for seatbelt violations during July 4th
The Arlington Police Department will be conducting a seatbelt and child restraint enforcement period from July 1 to July 7.
06/28/02 Officers to watch for seatbelt violations during July 4th
The Arlington Police Department will be conducting a seatbelt and child restraint enforcement period from July 1 to July 7.
06/28/02

Grant Funds National History Exhibits at Arlington Public Libraries
A $3,572 grant from the Texas Council for the Humanities is funding a series of exhibits at the George W. Hawkes Central Library and four Arlington branch libraries.

06/28/02

City Celebrates June 30 Grand Opening of Randol Mill Aquatic Center
The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the grand opening of the Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center on Sunday, June 30. The aquatic center is located in Randol Mill Park at 1924 Randol Mill Rd.

06/28/02

Independence Day Closings and Municipal Service Schedules
The Arlington Municipal Building, Municipal Office Tower and many other city offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

06/28/02

Arlington Prepares for North Texas' Largest Independence Day Parade
Arlington will host one of the largest Independence Day parades in North Texas.

06/14/02

City Adds Five New Fuel Efficient Sedans to Its Fleet
An Unveiling is Planned for Tuesday, June 18

The "car of tomorrow" has joined the City of Arlington fleet of sedans, trucks, vans and fire engines.

06/14/02 Arlington Prepares for Opening of First Family Aquatic Center
The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is making plans to open the new Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center.
06/14/02

City of Arlington Drafts Housing Design Standards Commission to Host June 19 Round Table Discussion
Over the past few months, the City of Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission has researched and developed design standards for new single-family homes in the city.

06/14/02

District 3 City Council Member to Host June 27 Town Hall Meeting
District 3 City Council Member/Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Ogle will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at the Arlington Municipal Airport, which is located at 5000 S. Collins St.

06/14/02

District 6 At-Large City Council Member to Host June 24 Town Hall Meeting
District 6 At-Large City Council Member Steve McCollum will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 24 in the Council Briefing Room, which is located on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 101 W. Abram St.

06/14/02

Mayor to Host June 21 Senior Citizens Group Meeting
"Medical Tips for Mature People"

Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom will host a Senior Citizens Group meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the Senior Recreation Center-Eunice.

06/14/02

District 5 City Council Member to Host June 19 Town Hall Meeting
District 5 City Council Member Julia Burgen will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 in the Council Briefing Room, which is located on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 101 W. Abram St.

06/10/02 City of Arlington Central Library Opening Delayed
Regular hours of operation today at George Hawkes Central Library have been delayed by mechanical problems with the air conditioning system.
06/07/02 Cooper Street Progress
06/07/02

Operation Installation is June 22
Fire Department Seeks Volunteers to Help Install Free Smoke Detectors
The Arlington Fire Department’s Operation Installation will occur Saturday, June 22. The one-day event involves the free installation of smoke detectors in designated east Arlington neighborhoods.

06/07/02

The Arlington Fire Department Says:
Don’t Leave Children and Pets in Locked Vehicles
As the hot summer temperatures rise, the Arlington Fire Department is urging motorists not to leave children and pets in unattended locked vehicles. It can prove fatal.

06/07/02

Pavement Work Continues at Five Arlington Railroad Crossings
North and Southbound Streets Are Scheduled for Temporary Closure
Pavement resurfacing on railroad crossings at Davis, Center, Mesquite, Collins and Stadium continues over the next two weeks, resulting in more temporary street closures through Arlington.

06/04/02 City Council to Recognize Resident Who Helped Capture Assault Suspect - Tuesday, June 4, is Edwin Schafer Day in Arlington
The Mayor and City Council will proclaim Tuesday, June 4, Edwin "Bubba" Schafer Day in the City of Arlington.

All articles compiled by Cheryel Carpenter for City of Arlington.