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November 2003
  
11/26 City of Arlington Recognizes Texas Quarter Designer
On December 2, the City of Arlington will recognize artist Daniel Miller, the local resident who designed the new commemorative Texas state quarter. 
11/25 Media Advisory: Construction of Massive Pedestrian Bridge
Provides Key Link in 8-Mile Trail System

Raising of 160-foot bridge span will connect trails in Fort Worth, Grand Prairie
11/21 This Thanksgiving, Please Don’t Feed the Storm Drain!
North Texans will soon be feasting on deliciously prepared fried turkey dinners with all the trimmings, but what they may be washing down the kitchen sinks or even down into the city storm drain system may cause North Texans heartburn.
11/21 Thanksgiving Day Holiday Closings and City Service Schedules
Most City of Arlington offices will be closed Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/21 Winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Art Contests Are Announced!
The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee has selected the winners of the "Sharing the Dream" art design and essay competitions.
11/14

GIS Day at City Hall is Wednesday, Nov. 19
Public Invited to See GIS Demonstrations from Noon to 4 p.m.
The City of Arlington will showcase its use of geographic information technology from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at City Hall.

11/14 Committee to Announce MLK Scholarship Winners
Process to Select Winning Art Work Begins at Noon, Monday, Nov. 17

The process to select the winning design from among 437 pieces of art work begins at noon on Monday, Nov. 17.
11/07

Arlington Prepares for Winter
City to Host Nov. 12 Winter Weather Response Meeting

The City of Arlington will host a Winter Weather Response Coordination meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. Officials will meet at the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Building at 620 W. Division St.

11/07

Parks Programs Manager Earns National Young Professional Award
Center Programs Manager Stacey Laird has been presented the Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award by the National Recreation and Park Association. 

11/07 Arlington Observes GIS Day on Nov. 19
City to demonstrate time- and money-saving applications for mapping technologies

Maps are not just for navigation any more. Because of geographic information system (GIS) technology, maps are saving time and money for the City of Arlington.