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03/28/03

First Street Maintenance Projects Funded by New Sales Tax in Arlington Start Monday
On Monday, March 31, Arlington residents will be able to see the first of many street overlay projects get under way since a new sales tax for street maintenance became effective on January 1.

03/28/03

City Seeks To Fill Three Youth Board Vacancies
The Application Deadline is April 25

High school students with an interest in volunteer service on a City Council appointed board or commission have until Friday, April 25 to return applications to the Office of the Mayor and Council.

03/28/03 Opening Day at the The Ballpark is Friday, April 4
Travel Routes and Street Closure Notice
The Texas Rangers 2003 baseball season begins Friday, April 4 at The Ballpark in Arlington.
03/28/03 Information Campaign Under Way About New State Regulations for Construction Projects
The City of Arlington Environmental Management Division is launching an information campaign this week about new state regulations governing storm water pollution control.
03/28/03 At The Library in April
The Arlington Public Library Continues Its 80th Birthday Celebration
03/28/03 East and Westbound Lanes of I-30 To Close Saturday Night
Rainy Weather Delayed Last Week’s Closure

The east and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 at the NW 19th Street bridge in Grand Prairie will close at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
03/28/03 Youth in Government Day at City Hall is Tuesday, April 1
The City of Arlington Youth and Families Board in conjunction with the Arlington Kiwanis Club will sponsor Youth in Government Day on Tuesday, April 1, at City Hall.
03/22/03 Survey Seeks Community Input About Arlington’s 2025 Vision
The process to "Build the Vision" for Arlington’s future has begun. 
03/21/03 City Unveils New Mobile Pet Adoption Unit
The City of Arlington Department of Neighborhood Services will officially cut the ribbon on its new $24,000 Mobile Pet Adoption and Response Unit.
03/21/03 Arlington’s Fourth Annual Family Fun Campout is Saturday, March 29
The Fourth Annual Family Fun Campout at Lake Arlington and Richard Simpson Park is Saturday, March 29.
03/20/03 Arlington Public Library to Receive State Award for Reading Outreach Program
The Arlington Public Library has won the Highsmith Library Award for the Read It Again! outreach program.
03/20/03 East and Westbound Lanes of I-30 To Close Saturday Night
The east and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 at the NW 19th Street bridge in Grand Prairie will close at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 22.
03/18/03

Emergency Plans in Place to Ensure Preparedness
As the United States prepares for possible war with Iraq, governmental entities, like the City of Arlington, are taking steps to increase security for citizens and employees.

03/14/03 City’s Newest Shallow Water Play Pool Opens This Summer
Howard Moore Play Pool Open House is March 21

Arlington residents are invited to preview the City’s newest shallow water play pool. Open House at the Howard Moore Play Pool is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 21.
03/14/03 City Seeks Public Input About Proposed Action Plan for Federal Grant Fund Disbursement in Arlington (Update)
A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in Council Chamber about the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Annual Action Plan.
03/14/03 Council Member Wayne Ogle to Host March 20 Town Hall Meeting
District 3 City Council member Wayne Ogle will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20.
03/14/03 Volunteers Take The Community Litter Challenge: Compete for Cash, Prizes
The Third Annual Community Litter Challenge is Saturday, March 29. From 9 a.m. to Noon, civic clubs, organizations and student groups will be picking up litter for cash and prizes. The registration deadline is March 21.
03/07/03 Council Member Sheri Capehart to Host March 12 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council member Sheri Capehart will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12.
03/07/03

City Council Member Robert N. Cluck to Host March 13 Town Hall Meeting
District 4 City Council Member Robert N. Cluck, MD will host a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13.

03/07/03 City Seeks Public Input About Proposed Action Plan for Federal Grant Fund Disbursement in Arlington
A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in Council Chamber about the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Annual Action Plan.