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JUNE 2004

 

06/30/04 Arlington to Host Largest Independence Day Parade in Texas
Parade Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3, in Downtown Arlington
Arlington is the location of the state’s largest Independence Day Parade.
06/30/04 Independence Day Closings
Schedule of Municipal Services and Programs

The Arlington Municipal Building, Municipal Office Tower and many other local government offices will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
06/29/04 Residents Asked to Report Property Damage Caused by Flooding
The City of Arlington Office of Emergency Management is assessing the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding.
06/28/04 OVERFLOWING CREEKS THREATENS AREAS OF SOUTH ARLINGTON
Rain over the past several days has saturated Arlington creeks enough to create a potential flooding situation.
06/28/04 Mayors Step Up Efforts to Improve Fitness
4 p.m. News Conference Today to Announce Fitness Challenge Winner

Arlington Mayor Bob Cluck literally took steps recently to heighten awareness of the importance of physical fitness among citizens of both Arlington and neighboring Fort Worth. 
06/25/04 Mayor Steps Up Effort to Improve Fitness of Arlington
Arlington Mayor Bob Cluck literally took steps recently to heighten awareness of the importance of physical fitness among citizens of both Arlington and neighboring Fort Worth.
06/24/04 Executive Staff Members Temporarily Reassigned
City Manager Chuck Kiefer announced some temporary staff changes today.
06/22/04 Motorists Should Expect Street Closures Beginning Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Thousands to Attend Police Officer’s Funeral in Downtown Arlington

Motorists should expect traffic detours and street closings in downtown Arlington on Wednesday when thousands are expected to gather for the funeral services of Grand Prairie Police Sergeant Gregory Hunter.
06/22/04 Six Civic Groups to be Recognized as Site of Promise Award Winners
Recognition is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chamber
Six civic groups serving Arlington youth will be recognized tonight as Site of Promise Award winners.
06/18/04 Emergency Closure on Brookhollow Drive to Last One Week
Road construction work on Brookhollow Plaza Drive in north Arlington has prompted an emergency street closing.
06/18/04 Street in Medical District to be Renamed for Arlington Orthopedics
Unveiling is 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24

The City of Arlington will rename a street for one of the largest orthopedic specialty groups in North Texas.
06/16/04 Downtown Redevelopment Segment on Cable is Rescheduled
At 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, the City of Arlington Office of Communication will broadcast the common themes, ideas and guiding principles that resulted from a two-day workshop about downtown Arlington redevelopment.
06/11/04

City to Broadcast Downtown Redevelopment Workshop on Cable Channel 5
The City of Arlington Office of Communication will broadcast the common themes, ideas and guiding principles that resulted from a two-day workshop about downtown Arlington redevelopment next week.

06/11/04

City to Broadcast Downtown Redevelopment Workshop on Cable Channel 5
The City of Arlington Office of Communication will broadcast the common themes, ideas and guiding principles that resulted from a two-day workshop about downtown Arlington redevelopment next week.

06/11/04 Cities of Fort Worth and Arlington Hold Joint Council Meeting on June 16
Revitalization and economic development are among the agenda items to be discussed when the Arlington City Council and the Fort Worth City Council host a joint meeting on June 16 in Arlington.
06/11/04

$40,000 in Construction Improvements Start Monday on Lindberg Drive
The rebuild of Lindberg Drive in southwest Arlington starts Monday, June 14.

06/04/04 Interim Deputy City Manager Appointed
City Manager Chuck Kiefer has appointed Fred Greene to be the City of Arlington’s interim deputy city manager for Citizen Services.
06/04/04 Storm Related Consumer Fraud
The Arlington Office of Emergency Management and the Texas Attorney General's Office reminds residents to be alert, especially over the next few days, for scam artists who may attempt to exploit victims of this week's storms. 
06/04/04 City Seeks Public Comment on Downtown Redevelopment
Unified Master Plan Workshop Offered By Planning Consultant
The Downtown Arlington Unified Master Plan will be the subject of a workshop at various locations throughout the City, June 10 and 11. 
06/04/04 District 2 Council Member Sheri Capehart to Host June 10 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council Member Sheri Capehart will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 10.
06/04/04 This Month at the Arlington Public Library
Dozens of activities take place at the Arlington Public Library every month.
06/04/04 City Seeks To Fill Two Youth Board Vacancies
The Application Deadline is June 10
High school students with an interest in volunteer service on a City Council appointed board or commission have until Thursday, June 10 to return applications to the Office of the Mayor and Council.
06/03/04 Arlington Salvation Army Center Established as a Cooling Station
TXU officials have estimated that isolated power outages could continue through mid-day Friday.
06/02/04 Resources to Help Residents Recover from Storm Damage
Many Arlington residents awoke Wednesday morning to widespread power outages and damage caused by a severe thunderstorm that brought heavy rain fall, hail and high winds to many portions of Tarrant and Dallas counties Tuesday night.
06/02/04 Power Outages Continue in the City of Arlington
Officials Working to Provide Shelter for Elderly and Disabled
TXU and Oncor report that several areas of the city are still without electricity and outages may continue for up to 48 hours in some locations.

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