Arlington’s Economic Development Earns Three International Awards Published on August 20, 2026 The City of Arlington and the Arlington Economic Development Corporation (EDC) received three 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Tagged as: , Awards, Economic Development
Arlington Water Utilities Wins State Awards for Security, Innovation Published on August 11, 2026 Arlington was the only water system in the state to receive the Water System Security Program Award from TCEQ in 2026. Tagged as: , Awards, Strengthen Our Communities, Water Utilities
Arlington Wins Six Statewide Communication Awards Published on June 15, 2026 Arlington’s Office of Communication was honored with six statewide awards at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers Conference on June 4, 2026, in Austin. Tagged as: , Awards
Arlington EDC Executive Director Wins William J. Pitstick Award Published on June 12, 2026 The North Central Texas Council of Governments recently recognized Marty Wieder, Arlington Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) executive director, with the William J. Pitstick Award. Tagged as: , Awards, Economic Development, Government
Cvent Highlights Arlington as Top Meeting Destination in 2026 Published on May 26, 2026 Cvent ranked Arlington #32 among the Top Meeting Destinations in North America. Tagged as: , Arts, Culture & Entertainment District, Awards, Economic Development, Grow Our Economy
Arlington Receives Gold Status for Fleet Recognition Program Published on April 23, 2026 The City of Arlington was awarded Gold status by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) through the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Fleet Recognition Program. Arlington also earned the Charging Smart Bronze Designation at the NCTCOG Recognition Awards. Tagged as: , Awards, Enhance Mobility, Environment
Arlington Earns Emergency Management Reaccreditation Published on April 22, 2026 The City of Arlington’s Office of Emergency Management has once again earned reaccreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), a nationally recognized standard of excellence from the American National Standards Institute. Tagged as: , Awards, Fire, Strengthen Our Communities, World Cup
Arlington Librarian Dawn Reyes Earns TLA Distinguished Service Award Published on March 31, 2026 The Texas Library Association Distinguished Service Award is presented to a librarian who has demonstrated substantial leadership in the profession and provided outstanding service in one or more areas of librarianship. Tagged as: , Awards, Library, Strengthen Our Communities
City’s Community Tool Program Earns Statewide Recognition Published on March 19, 2026 The award recognized programs that demonstrate innovation, community impact, and effective engagement with residents. Tagged as: , Awards, Code Compliance, Community, Strengthen Our Communities
DFW-Arlington Jumps to No. 1 Tech Hub Ranking Published on January 12, 2026 The DFW-Arlington metro earned the No. 1 Tech Hub ranking in Site Selection Magazine’s second annual North American Tech Hubs Index, overtaking Washington, D.C. who now holds the No. 2 ranking. Tagged as: , Awards, Economic Development