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AUGUST 2005

 

08/26/05 Labor Day Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington
The Arlington Municipal Building, Municipal Office Tower and many City of Arlington offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 6.
08/26/05

Sherry Street Rebuild Starts Monday, August 29
Street Closure is Expected to Last About 60 Days

Approximately $214,000 is being spent this summer on street, sidewalk and drainage improvements on Sherry Street in east Arlington.

08/22/05 Public Health Confirms Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Arlington
City of Arlington Educates and Inspects

Tarrant County Public Health today reported a third probable human case of the West Nile Virus in the city limits of Arlington.
08/16/05 Wireless Internet Service
Another Reason to Visit the Arlington Tennis Center and Bob Duncan Center

The Arlington Tennis Center anticipates heavy use of the new wireless Internet services available at their facility.
08/16/05

Municipal Airport to Receive $2.5 million for New Flight Equipment
Check Presentation Ceremony is 3 p.m. Wednesday

The City of Arlington will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for precision instrument flight technology that will allow aircraft to land safely in inclement weather at the Arlington Municipal Airport.

08/16/05

City Council Supports Expanded Air Service to D/FW International Airport
The Arlington City Council joins the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, the North Texas Commission, the Irving City Council, the Euless City Council and six North Texas minority Chambers of Commerce in supporting new and expanded air service to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

08/10/05

Town Hall Meetings about Budget and Property Tax Rate Begin Aug. 22
State-Mandated Public Hearings on Budget and Tax Rate also Planned

Town Hall meetings throughout the city this month are designed to give Arlington residents an opportunity to review and give input about the proposed operating budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2006.

08/10/05 This Month at the Arlington Public Library
A variety of free, educational activities occur at the Arlington Public Library every month.
08/10/05 Arlington Students Return to School August 15
Traffic Safety and Community Involvement Help Guarantee a Good Start

On August 15, more than 6,000 Arlington area youth will be returning to class.
08/04/05 North Texas Region to Test Emergency Preparedness
Press Briefing is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday

A large-scale natural disaster, industrial accident or act of terrorism could require rapid access and mobilization of large quantities of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.

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All articles compiled by City of Arlington, Office of Communication.