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October 2003
  
10/31 I-30 Bridge Demolition to Occur Nov. 8
Arlington Department of Public Works Leads Traffic Management Coordination Efforts
At 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 30 will be closed between Loop 12 and State Highway 360 in Arlington.
10/24 City Announces Winners of the 2003 Animal Essay Contest
Recognition Program is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28

The Arlington City Council will recognize the winners of the Third Annual Animal Essay Contest at a special presentation next week.
10/17

Fall Cleanup Day in Arlington is Saturday, Oct. 25
Fall Cleanup Day in Arlington is Saturday, Oct. 25. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arlington residents can dispose of trash, brush, tires, furniture, carpet, lumber, appliances, auto batteries and tires free of charge.

10/17

Handitran Rate Increase Starts Nov. 1
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, the City of Arlington will implement a new rate structure for Handitran services.

10/17

New Branch Library Opens Friday South of I-20 in Arlington
The city’s fifth and largest branch library will open south of I-20 at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

10/10 Media Advisory: Barks for Parks Promises Howling Good Time
at Event to Raise Funds For Off-leash Dog Park
10/10

Entry Deadline is Friday, October 24
The Martin Luther King Jr. "Sharing the Dream" Student Essay and Art Contests
The entry deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, for the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Sharing the Dream Essay and Art Design Competitions.

10/10

Housing Authority Earns HUD’s Highest Performance Rating
The Arlington Housing Authority has received a high performance rating from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

10/10

Arlington Welcomes Wal-Mart’s Plans For Supercenter in the Festival District
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. filed development plans this week with the City of Arlington for a new 187,183 square-foot supercenter to be located at the northeast corner of Randol Mill Road and North Collins Street in north Arlington.

10/03 Town Hall Meetings in October Focus on the Nov. 4 Bond Election
In October, five Arlington City Council Members will host town hall meetings about the upcoming Nov. 4 Bond Election.
10/03 State Commission Presents Silent Hero Award to Arlington Telecommunicator
Telecommmunicator Alicia Kness has been presented the Silent Hero Award by the Commission on State Emergency Communications.