Busy Weekend Expected to be Big Draw for Sports Fans

Busy Weekend Expected to be Big Draw for Sports Fans

News, Police, Traffic Update
A fun-filled sports day of college football and professional baseball is expected to draw as many as 100,000 combined fans to the Arlington Entertainment District this weekend. Texas Christian University and Louisiana State University football teams will play their season opener at AT&T Stadium Saturday with kickoff just an hour after…
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Arlington to Conduct WNV Targeted Ground Spraying Labor Day Weekend

Arlington to Conduct WNV Targeted Ground Spraying Labor Day Weekend

News, Public Health
The City of Arlington has detected positive mosquito samples for West Nile Virus (WNV) in two traps located near S. Collins Street and S. E. Green Oaks Boulevard and one trap near W. Lamar Boulevard and Mossy Oak Street. This action plan is in line with recommendations from the COA Health…
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Labor Day Closings and City Service Schedules3

Labor Day Closings and City Service Schedules3

Community, Government, News
Many City of Arlington municipal government offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2 (complete list is below). There will be no garbage and recycling pickups on Labor Day. Regular office hours and service schedules will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3. What’s Closed Monday, Sept. 2 City Hall City…
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‘Altar Boyz’ opens a new season at Theatre Arlington

‘Altar Boyz’ opens a new season at Theatre Arlington

Arts & Culture, Highlights, News
Theatre Arlington will open its 41st Season with the musical comedy Altar Boyz on Friday, September 13 at 8:00 pm. The show is directed by veteran director Andy Baldwin with music direction by Michael Plantz and choreography by Laura West Strawser. Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a…
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Labor Day DWI Enforcement Gets Underway Friday in Arlington

Labor Day DWI Enforcement Gets Underway Friday in Arlington

News, Police, Public Safety
Labor Day is traditionally an end-of-the-summer celebration, but drinking and driving can quickly destroy the holiday. The Arlington Police Department is warning people to drive sober or face the consequences of jail time. APD is participating with the other North Texas as law enforcement agencies in the No Refusal program, which begins Friday,…
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Local Businesses Receive Bipartisan Support for Marketplace Fairness Act

Local Businesses Receive Bipartisan Support for Marketplace Fairness Act

Highlights, News, Press Releases
On Tuesday, September 3, Arlington business owners will stand with local and state leaders to discuss their support for the Marketplace Fairness Act. U. S. House Representatives Joe Barton and Marc Veasey will be available to discuss their support for this proposed legislation that is pending in Congress. The Marketplace Fairness…
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Public Meeting: Johnson Creek Watershed Study

Public Meeting: Johnson Creek Watershed Study

Community, Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
The City of Arlington continues to work hard in an effort to reduce and manage flood risk in our area. This is being accomplished through effective control of development, providing flood warnings and working with emergency responders to help people who are at risk. One of the city’s more recent developments…
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Support Arlington Public Library on North Texas Giving Day

Support Arlington Public Library on North Texas Giving Day

Highlights, Library, News
On September 19, from 7 a. m. to midnight, the Arlington Public Library Foundation will participate in North Texas Giving Day. On that day, every donation of $25 or more, made through the Donor Bridge website, will be multiplied, making the contributions go even further!There will be at least $1.5 million in bonus funds…
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Two New City Council Priority Newsletters Available

Two New City Council Priority Newsletters Available

Community, Education, Highlights, News
Business leaders, city officials and stakeholders continuously work hard to make Arlington a great place to live, go to school, work and play. In the latest edition of the “Support Quality Education” newsletter, read about the Arlington Public Library’s 90th birthday, GM workers helping to restore an Arlington family’s home and the…
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UT Arlington Undergrad Recognized for “Green Chemistry”

UT Arlington Undergrad Recognized for “Green Chemistry”

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
A UT Arlington junior who found a way to blend a passion for chemistry with ideals of environmental sustainability is getting help from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to further his education and his research. John Gurak is one of less than 40 scholars nationwide to be awarded the EPA National…
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Get Off Your Couch: Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Get Off Your Couch: Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Arts & Culture, News, Sports
Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion for Performing ArtsIf you missed any of the great artists performing at the Levitt this summer, don’t worry. The Levitt Pavilion’s 2013 Texas Power Fall Concert Series kicks off August 30 with another great band. Grab your lawn chairs, bring the food and coolers, and…
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MAX Ridership Strong in First Week

MAX Ridership Strong in First Week

Community, News, Transportation
It was a successful first week for the new Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, commuter bus service. MAX provided 1,133 one-way trips during service August 19-23. The daily number of trips – when a person steps onto a bus for a ride – ranged from 157 to 261. MAX, which connects downtown…
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Get Paid for Your Home Improvements1

Get Paid for Your Home Improvements1

Headlines, Highlights, Housing, News
If you have been waiting to make those costly upgrades to your home, it’s time to make it happen. The Arlington Home Improvement Incentive Program is in place to help you pay for capital improvements and energy efficient renovations. How does it work?A one-time rebate equal to 10 times the amount…
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WBAP to Broadcast Live from UT Arlington

WBAP to Broadcast Live from UT Arlington

Community, News, UT Arlington
Sunrise Pep Rally and community breakfast set for Friday, Aug. 30Downtown Arlington Management Corporation and The University of Texas at Arlington bring the WBAP Morning News Team to College Park District from 5 a. m. to 9 a. m. Friday, Aug. 30, for a live, drive time broadcast. Click here for flyer. The…
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UT Arlington library remembers JFK at special exhibit of rarely seen photographs1

UT Arlington library remembers JFK at special exhibit of rarely seen photographs1

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
Nearly half a century ago, President John F. Kennedy stretched forth his hand to connect with thousands of people waiting to see and hear from him in a cold, rainy but ebullient Fort Worth. That awe-inspiring moment, captured in a black and white photo, is part of a new exhibit at…
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Accreditation Assessment Team Wants Your Feedback

Accreditation Assessment Team Wants Your Feedback

Fire, Headlines, News, Press Releases
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive in Arlington September 7 to examine all aspects of the City of Arlington Dispatch Services Division’s policy and procedures. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are…
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Let MAX Take You to MegaFest

Community, News, Transportation
If you’re heading to MegaFest in downtown Dallas this week, let the new Metro ArlingtonXpress get you there. With more than 50,000 people expected to attend this year’s event, traffic is sure to be heavy near the venues hosting MegaFest events. For only $5 roundtrip, you can take MAX from the…
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Citizens Encouraged to Attend Town Hall Meeting

Citizens Encouraged to Attend Town Hall Meeting

Headlines, Mayor & Council, News
If you want to learn more about the City of Arlington’s proposed budget for FY 2014, there is one more opportunity for citizen participation. City Manager Trey Yelverton will present the proposed budget and answer questions from those in attendance. To learn more about the budget, check out the video at…
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Top Arlington Educators Join Forces for First Day Tweet-Along

Education, News
Wobbling through the doors weighted down by Spider-Man and Justin Bieber backpacks, some students at Adams Elementary were greeted in the halls Monday by an imposing figure they had never before met. Not Principal Lesley Rhodes, who certainly has a commanding presence. That other imposing figure: Arlington Independent School District…
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Arlington’s Newest Elementary School Ready to Go

Arlington’s Newest Elementary School Ready to Go

Education, News
When third-grade teacher Claudia Burton reported for duty bright and early Monday at James and Barbara Adams Elementary School, she knew it would be a rather momentous day, and not simply because it was Day One of the 2013-14 school year. It would be her Day One as a classroom teacher. It…
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Free Wi-Fi on MAX Beats Driving

Community, News, Transportation
Next time you head out to board a Metro ArlingtonXpress bus, make sure you bring your mobile device of choice. The new MAX buses feature a free Wi-Fi service, giving riders the chance to surf the Internet while riding through town. After boarding MAX, riders are able to access the…
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Still Time to Register for Break the Silence of Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk at Rangers Ballpark

Still Time to Register for Break the Silence of Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk at Rangers Ballpark

Headlines, Health, News, Press Releases
Ovarian cancer survivors, their families and those who have lost loved ones to the disease will be among the 2,500 people expected to participate in the 13th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer® on Sept. 21 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The event begins at 9 a. m. The…
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UT Arlington Launches New Disability Studies Minor

UT Arlington Launches New Disability Studies Minor

Education, Highlights, News, UT Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington will help students explore both the experiences of people with disabilities and how ideas about disability and ability shape politics, culture, economics, and social interactions as it launches a new disability studies minor. More than 650 UT Arlington students on campus register as having…
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Town Hall Meeting: Proposed Apartment Development on East Lamar Blvd.

Town Hall Meeting: Proposed Apartment Development on East Lamar Blvd.

Community, Highlights, News
Arlington City Council members Jimmy Bennett and Charlie Parker will co-host a town hall meeting tonight at 7 p. m. to discuss a proposed $160 million apartment development for East Lamar Blvd. in north Arlington. In June, the city council members approved a multi-million investment package for developer JCKPL, which is proposing…
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Dog of the Week – Meet Miss Lucky

Dog of the Week – Meet Miss Lucky

Dog of the Week, News
Arlington Animal Services’ is proud to introduce “Miss Lucky”, the Dog of the Week. This precious German Shepherd/Collie Mix has a friendly disposition and is a joy to spend time with. She enjoys walking on a leash, knows basic commands such as sit and down, and follows these commands best…
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Cat of the Week – Meet Luna

Cat of the Week – Meet Luna

Cat of the Week, News
Meet Luna, Arlington Animal Services’ Cat of the Week! Luna is a gorgeous female adult Russian Blue cat, and she is already spayed so you can take her home the same day you adopt her! Russian Blue cats are very intelligent and beautiful! Luna is seven years old. She has…
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Arlington Firefighters Prepare to Handle Swift Water Rescues

Arlington Firefighters Prepare to Handle Swift Water Rescues

Fire, Headlines, News
One of the most frightening situations a firefighter will encounter is a swift water rescue. These types of emergencies are time sensitive and require a great deal of technical knowledge and equipment. The Arlington Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue/Dive Team has two swift water rescue boats, which are quickly deployable.…
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AT&T Stadium to Start Enforcing NFL’s Bag Policy

AT&T Stadium to Start Enforcing NFL’s Bag Policy

News
If you’re heading to the Dallas Cowboys game Saturday night, please remember the club will start enforcing the NFL’s new stadium bag policy. This policy will be in effect for both home preseason games, all eight home regular season games, and any home postseason games. If you are not aware of…
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“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week2

“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week2

Community, Entertainment, Headlines, News
We love the energy and playfulness of this pic of the week taken at the spray ground at California Lane Park. Fun in the sun continues at Arlington spray grounds daily from 10 a. m. – 8 p. m. through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day weekend, the spray grounds will only be open on…
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More Than 200 Discount MAX IDs Sold on UTA Campus

Community, News, Transportation
Before 10 a. m., a line began forming behind three tables set up outside The Gallery in the University Center. By 10:30 a. m., the line stretched the length of the display cases. Students moved quickly and continuously through the line to have their picture taken. Two cameras were set up. Joan Hunter,…
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Arlington to Conduct Targeted Ground Spraying for West Nile Virus1

Arlington to Conduct Targeted Ground Spraying for West Nile Virus1

Community, News
The City of Arlington has detected a second positive mosquito sample for West Nile Virus (WNV) in a trap located near S. Cooper Street and W. Lovers Lane. The City will begin targeted ground spraying in an approximately half-mile radius around this location. This action plan is in line with…
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Texas Pro Boxers to Battle for Super Welterweight Title in Arlington

Texas Pro Boxers to Battle for Super Welterweight Title in Arlington

Highlights, News, Sports
If you like championship boxing, Standing 8 Promotions is bringing its fight series back to Arlington. Hector “El Diamante” Vazquez (9-1) of Irving, TX and Larry “Slo Mo” Smith of Dallas, TX will battle it out for the Texas State Super Welterweight title at Bud Light Pro Fight Series Fight #4…
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Get Off the Couch: Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Get Off the Couch: Fun Things to Do This Weekend

Arts & Culture, News, Parks & Recreation
Here’s a look at MyArlingtonTX. com’s top five events scheduled for Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25. Hatch Chile Festival at the Downtown Arlington Farmers MarketThe annual Hatch Chile Festival (previously held at the Cooper Street Farmer’s Market) will heat things up in Downtown Arlington so fiery food lovers can satisfy their…
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Back 2 School Safety is Priority

Back 2 School Safety is Priority

Headlines, News, Police, Public Safety
It’s back to school time for many Arlington and Mansfield area schools. On neighborhood streets, the Arlington Police Department is making pedestrian safety a top priority. School zone lights are scheduled to activate across the city Monday morning, including around a new elementary school opening in the East Police District, according…
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Grand Prairie to Spray for WNV Aug. 22 & 23

Grand Prairie to Spray for WNV Aug. 22 & 23

Community, News, Press Releases
The City of Grand Prairie reports two West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples. This brings the total to 11 positive mosquitoes samples this season in Grand Prairie. The City’s Environmental Services Department will ground spray the following areas for two consecutive nights on Thursday, August 22nd and Friday, August 23rd,…
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AISD Kicks Off School Year with a Different Kind of Convocation

AISD Kicks Off School Year with a Different Kind of Convocation

Education, Highlights, News
Welcome to the new Arlington Independent School District. Bold. Innovative. Risk taker. It was all in motion Monday during the district’s annual pre-school gathering – the Convocation – held at Juan Seguin High School. And what a gathering it was, thanks to a novel twist that lived up to this brand new…
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New Trap-Neuter-Return Program Could Manage Cat Population

New Trap-Neuter-Return Program Could Manage Cat Population

Animal Services, Community, Highlights, News
Nearly 90,000 cats live in Arlington, although not all of them are what you would consider a pet. Many are stray or feral cats, the wild, free-roaming offspring of domestic felines that are often the result of pet owners who fail to spay or neuter their animals. The result has been…
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Arlington Firefighters Honored for Saving Three Lives – In One Day

Arlington Firefighters Honored for Saving Three Lives – In One Day

Fire, Headlines, Mayor & Council, News
When Arlington Firefighters saved two people suffering from cardiac arrest in two different instances on the very same day a while back, Fire Battalion Chief David Stapp was stunned, saying, “You would have a hard time finding something like that occurring in any department, anywhere.”So what about three?Stapp, who oversees…
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Citizens Invited to Attend Budget Town Hall Meetings

Citizens Invited to Attend Budget Town Hall Meetings

Community, Government, Headlines, News
If you want to get an idea what the City of Arlington’s proposed budget for FY 2014 is all about, there are two opportunities for citizen participation. City Manager Trey Yelverton will present the proposed budget and answer questions from those in attendance. To learn more about the budget, check out…
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Arlington City Council Approves New York Avenue Corridor Strategy

Arlington City Council Approves New York Avenue Corridor Strategy

Headlines, News, Planning & Development Services
A plan to revitalize the aging New York Avenue Corridor received the green light from Arlington City Council Tuesday night. City officials presented a plan that capitalized on the East Arlington area’s role as a city connector, as well as its cultural diversity and flourishing Hispanic and Vietnamese neighborhoods. Resident, business…
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Levitt Pavilion’s Fall Concerts Return with Brave Combo, Pentatonix, Ray Wylie

Levitt Pavilion’s Fall Concerts Return with Brave Combo, Pentatonix, Ray Wylie

Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Headlines, News, Press Releases
The Levitt Pavilion’s free fall concerts get underway with a crowd-pleasing line-up for Labor Day weekend! The Texas Power 2013 Fall Concert Series runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 29 with concerts at 8 p. m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. First up is the Levitt’s traditional opening band for their fall series, mosh-pit…
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Dutch Delegation Visits Arlington to Learn About Shale Gas Exploration

Dutch Delegation Visits Arlington to Learn About Shale Gas Exploration

Headlines, News, Water Utilities
A delegation from the Netherlands, which was on a five-day tour of the United States, held a brief meeting with the City of Arlington’s Water Utilities Department on August 15 to discuss shale gas exploration. The delegation featured senior staff from two of the country’s largest water utility companies and the…
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Volunteers Love Where They Live at Lake Arlington

Volunteers Love Where They Live at Lake Arlington

Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
Thanks to over 60 volunteers and a dozen employees from the City of Arlington, the Lake Arlington cleanup and CITO event on August 17 was a huge success. Volunteers spent four hours collecting trash and debris from shorelines in and surrounding the lake and its island. After filling more than 180…
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Bowman Springs Road Construction Briefing Meeting is August 27

Bowman Springs Road Construction Briefing Meeting is August 27

Community, News, Public Works, Traffic Update
The City of Arlington’s Department of Public Works and Transportation anticipates starting construction on Bowman Springs Road between IH 20 and Pennsylvania Avenue in September 2013. Improvements include widening to a 5-lane concrete street with new storm drain systems, streetlights, and sidewalks. A construction briefing meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27,…
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Compassion Center Seeks to Help the Downtrodden

Compassion Center Seeks to Help the Downtrodden

Community, Headlines, Mayor & Council, News
Needy clients can pick up groceries from a food pantry. Down the hall, people can stop by a class on parenting, nutrition or home management. Nearby, career counselors will be on hand to help guide people through job interviewing, resume writing and networking. The newly unveiled Compassion Center at the Church on…
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Cowboys to Enforce NFL’s Stadium Bag Policy

Cowboys to Enforce NFL’s Stadium Bag Policy

News, Sports
The Dallas Cowboys are going to begin enforcing the NFL’s new stadium bag policy. The policy will take effect as soon as the August 24 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This policy will be in effect for both home preseason games, all eight home regular season games, and any home…
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UT Arlington Announces 2013-14 Maverick Speakers Series

UT Arlington Announces 2013-14 Maverick Speakers Series

Headlines, News, UT Arlington
Five distinguished guests will share their global experiences and diverse perspectives as part of The University of Texas at Arlington’s 2013-14 Maverick Speakers Series. The season opens Sept. 24 with a lecture by immigration rights activist Jose Vargas and includes CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, entrepreneur…
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Cat of the Week – Meet Jingle

Cat of the Week – Meet Jingle

Cat of the Week, News
Meet Jingle! Jingle is the Cat of the Week for the Arlington Animal Services’ Center! You have to be a pretty special cat to have the title “Cat of the Week” and Jingle is just that, pretty special! Jingle is a female brown/black Tabby cat that is already spayed, so…
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Dog of the Week – Meet Chato

Dog of the Week – Meet Chato

Dog of the Week, News
Hello! I’m Chato, the Arlington Animal Services’ Center’s Dog of the Week. I’m a handsome young fellow, two years old, and am considered a medium-size dog weighing approximately 43 pounds. Due to unfortunate family circumstances, my previous owners could no longer provide a home for me, so now I am…
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Arlington Announces Updates to City’s Current Comprehensive Plan

Arlington Announces Updates to City’s Current Comprehensive Plan

Community, Headlines, News, Planning & Development Services
With Arlington’s population expected to exceed 410,000 people by 2030, now is the time to make decisions regarding its future direction. Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan — the city’s primary policy and planning document — has served the city well since 1992, but it requires a complete overhaul so that it reflects…
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Arlington Launches MAX, City’s First Commuter Bus Service

Community, Mayor & Council, News, Transportation
Today was a big day in Arlington, as the City officially launched its sleek new commuter bus service – Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX. When the first bus left UT Arlington before dawn, the city officially shed the label of being the largest city without public transportation. Seven passengers made the trip…
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Arlington Families Turn Out for Annual Back to School Rally

Education, News
With a mere week remaining before venturing back into the classroom, 12-year-old Carlos Raymond is rifling through his brand new backpack assessing his brand new supplies. Pencils? Check. Folders? Check. Binders, glue, rulers, markers? Check, check, check and check.“Ah, man, I’m sooooo ready,” Carlos said Saturday morning, while attending the…
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MAX Signs Have Arrived

Community, News
Locating the bus stops for the new Metro ArlingtonXpress should be a breeze now, thanks to colorful signage being placed at the University of Texas at Arlington and CentrePort/DFW Station stops. The first bus route pylon was installed today near a new bus shelter on Center Street just across the street…
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Upgrade Your Texas Rangers Seats Before the First Pitch

Upgrade Your Texas Rangers Seats Before the First Pitch

News, Press Releases, Sports, Texas Rangers
Upgrading your seats at Texas Rangers games just became easier thanks to a new partnership between the club and fan experience technology company Experience (www. findexp. com). The deal offers seat upgrade technology to fans as part of MLB. com’s At the Ballpark free app for iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphones. After…
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Arlington to Spray for WNV Beginning Sunday

Arlington to Spray for WNV Beginning Sunday

News, Public Health
The City of Arlington has detected its first positive mosquito pool in a trap located near Caliente and Commander Court, just north of Green Oaks in South Arlington. The City will begin targeted ground spraying in an approximately half-mile radius around this location. This action plan is in line with…
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“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week

“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week

Community, Entertainment, Headlines
Congratulations to Sally Mander, winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week!Nothing says summer like a sunflower. Its brilliant yellow petals thrive in the Texas heat as it soaks up the afternoon sun. We love this off-set image of a perfect flower set apart in an unspoiled field. This photo, which is not Sally’s…
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It’s Time to Ride the MAX

Community, News, Transportation
The City of Arlington is excited to announce the official launch of the Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX! We invite members of the media to join us for the big roll out. Mayor Robert Cluck, members of Arlington City Council, City Manager Trey Yelverton and the University of Texas at Arlington’s…
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Five Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Arlington

Five Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Arlington

Entertainment, Library, News, Parks & Recreation
Here’s a look at MyArlingtonTX. com’s top five events scheduled for Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18. A Night at the ApolloThe Arlington Museum of Art continues its celebration of the Harlem Renaissance with a tribute to The Apollo Theater, Harlem’s historic venue. In line with the actual Apollo Theater, the…
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Grand Prairie to Begin Ground Spraying for WNV

Grand Prairie to Begin Ground Spraying for WNV

News, Public Safety
The City of Grand Prairie reports one West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample. This brings the total to 9 positive mosquito samples this season in Grand Prairie. The City’s Environmental Services Department will ground spray the following area for two consecutive nights on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th,…
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How to Ride the New MetroArlingtonXpress

Community, News, Transportation
MAX will connect the University of Texas at Arlington in the downtown area to the TRE’s CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. Buses will operate Monday-Friday from about 5:30 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. Here are step-by-step directions for using Metro ArlingtonXpress buses! Arrive at one of two initial stops — College Park Center stop…
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Pantego to Spray for WNV

Pantego to Spray for WNV

News, Public Safety
The Town of Pantego is reporting one new West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample. As a result, Pantego will spray for mosquitoes in the area around the 1600 block Arrowhead Drive on Thursday, August 15 starting at 10 p. m. Residents in this area are advised to stay indoors, keep pets inside,…
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Complete a Survey for a Chance to Win a Great Prize

Complete a Survey for a Chance to Win a Great Prize

Community, Highlights, News, Parks & Recreation
The last time the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department (APRD) asked for feedback about how its community members want to receive information, social media and mobile devices had not yet revolutionized our day-to-day lives. The new APRD marketing team has developed a detailed survey to learn more about our customer base so that…
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Leroy Brown a PAWSitive Influence on Young Readers

Leroy Brown a PAWSitive Influence on Young Readers

Animal Services, Highlights, Library, News
Leroy Brown and Turtle the Painting Pit Bull Team Up to Help Youth LiteracyArlington Reads introduced a unique volunteer partner this year in the Reading Corps program – English Bulldog, Leroy Brown. Leroy Brown, famed pet therapy dog with Respect A Bull, Inc. shared his comfy pet pillow with youth as…
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Lake Arlington “Love Where You Live” Cleanup and CITO Event This Saturday

Lake Arlington “Love Where You Live” Cleanup and CITO Event This Saturday

Community, Environment, Highlights, News, Parks & Recreation
The City of Arlington’s Water Department and the Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up with SWAG (South West Arlington Geocachers) and Keep Arlington Beautiful to host the “Love Where you Live” Lake Arlington cleanup event at Eugene McCray Park on August 17th from 8 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. Volunteers will be picking up…
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Get Your Free MAX Pass Today!

Community, News, Transportation
Get your FREE Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, pass today and become one of the first people to ride the new commuter bus service when it starts rolling Monday, August 19. The City of Arlington wants as many people as possible to experience the very best MAX has to offer. How…
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The FY 2014 Budget in Less Than Seven Minutes

The FY 2014 Budget in Less Than Seven Minutes

Government, Headlines, News
The average Arlington homeowner pays $53 a month in taxes, about what a family of four would pay for dinner out. So, have you ever wondered what you get for that $53 with the City? Just how many miles of roads are maintained? How many books are available for you to…
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Support Mansfield ISD Athletics During Seventh Annual FanFest

Support Mansfield ISD Athletics During Seventh Annual FanFest

Education, News, Sports
On August 15, Mansfield ISD Athletics will host the 7th Annual FanFest at Vernon Newsom Stadium. FanFest has become the annual free kick-off event for the Mansfield ISD community. Held at Newsom Stadium, FanFest showcases high school drumlines, cheerleaders and drill teams and introduces fans to the varsity football teams. Community members…
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Construction to Begin on Bridge to Help Students Get to School Safely

Construction to Begin on Bridge to Help Students Get to School Safely

Headlines, News, Press Releases, Traffic Update
Beginning Wednesday, August 14, construction will begin on the Kelly Elliott Road Bridge over Interstate 20 in Arlington to provide a pedestrian walkway along the bridge. The project is a joint effort between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to make the overpass/bridge safer, especially for school…
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MAX is Ready to Roll

Community, News, Transportation
The City of Arlington’s new commuter bus service, Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, is ready to start rolling down city streets. Beginning August 19, MAX will represent the first time residents will be linked seamlessly to a regional transit grid, a connection that has eluded the city before now. Buses will run daily…
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AISD Delivers 2013 State of the District Address

AISD Delivers 2013 State of the District Address

Education, News
Since this was Arlington Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos delivering the 2013 State of the District Address to a packed ballroom Monday afternoon, it wasn’t necessarily shocking that the 30-minute presentation came with a pop quiz attached.Utilizing iPads on the table, guests from Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck and…
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Learn More About Arlington’s Recreation Centers

Learn More About Arlington’s Recreation Centers

Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
Don’t miss the friendly Dottie Lynn, Hugh Smith, and Cliff Nelson Recreation Center staff at the Center Programs Open House on August 15, 2013. Attend the individual center’s open houses to learn more about programs and to receive a discount on memberships!All three facilities will have staff available to answer any questions you might…
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Arlington ISD Announces 2013 Accountability Ratings

Arlington ISD Announces 2013 Accountability Ratings

Education, News
The Texas Education Agency rated the Arlington ISD Met Standard in the first release of ratings under the state’s new accountability system, which utilizes four indices – student achievement, student progress, closing performance gaps and postsecondary readiness. The district and individual campuses receive ratings of either Met Standard or Improvement…
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Cat of the Week – Meet Tigger

Cat of the Week – Meet Tigger

Cat of the Week, News
Pet me, and I will love you forever! My name is Tigger and I am Arlington Animal Services’ Cat of the Week! I am a handsome brown and black striped male adult Tabby and I weigh a healthy eight pounds. I was found as a stray on July 26, and…
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Dog of the Week – Meet Lana

Dog of the Week – Meet Lana

Dog of the Week, News
Hello! My name is “Lana” and I am the Arlington Animal Services’ chosen Dog of the Week! Things were pretty rough in my life prior to arriving at Arlington Animal Services. Unfortunately I cannot speak to humans, but if I could, I would have some stories to tell. I was…
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Three Free Back to School Events in Arlington

Three Free Back to School Events in Arlington

Education, Community, News
As parents and children get ready for the upcoming school year, shopping for art supplies and sitting in barber shop lines can be a hassle. This week is filled with several back-to-school events designed to be easy for parents and cool for kids. Here are the top three events selected by MyArlingtonTX:Back…
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Just Seven Days Until It’s Time to ‘Ride the MAX’

Community, News, Transportation
There are only seven days left until the City of Arlington’s new commuter bus service, Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, starts rolling down city streets. Beginning August 19, MAX will represent the first time residents will be linked seamlessly to a regional transit grid, a connection that has eluded the city before…
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Creative Arts Theatre & School (CATS) Announces 35th Anniversary Season

Creative Arts Theatre & School (CATS) Announces 35th Anniversary Season

Arts & Culture, Highlights, News, Press Releases
Creative Arts Theatre & School’s (CATS) 35th season is a reflection of the organization’s long history and its exciting future. Producing Director Merri Brewer notes, “Finding just the right plays for CATS to produce is an exciting challenge. This season, I sought to present lively and intriguing works that will…
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Stay Safe During Sales Tax Holiday Shopping

Stay Safe During Sales Tax Holiday Shopping

Business, Community, News, Police
With this year’s sales tax holiday running Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11, many parents are eager to shop and save. As people are running from store to store searching for the best deals, the Arlington Police Department encourages shoppers to take safety precautions to protect you, your families…
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Electricity Assistance for Low-Income Texans

Electricity Assistance for Low-Income Texans

Community, Headlines, News
Low-income Texans can qualify for an 82 percent reduction in their electricity bills if they apply by August 13. Customers with Austin Energy or electric co-ops don’t qualify for the electricity credits because they didn’t pay the surcharge that was created in 1999 and ends September 1. Customers who can…
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City Manager Presents 2014 Budget to Council

City Manager Presents 2014 Budget to Council

Government, Headlines, News
This week, Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton presented the FY 2014 proposed budget of $406 million to City Council. “This year’s budget is built around the basics and maintaining what we have, while demonstrating the significant value of the services we provide to our residents,” said Arlington City Manager Trey…
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Grand Prairie to Spray Aug. 8 & 9, 2019, for West Nile Virus

Grand Prairie to Spray Aug. 8 & 9, 2019, for West Nile Virus

News, Public Health
The City of Grand Prairie is reporting one new West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample. This brings the total to eight positive mosquito samples this season in Grand Prairie. The City’s Environmental Services Department will ground spray the following area for two consecutive nights on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August…
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“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week

“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week

Community, Entertainment, Headlines, News
Congratulations to Jodi Carpenter-Nolley, winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week!Lots of critters can be found in Arlington parks — bobcats, pelicans, and a recent new star, Chip the albino squirrel. But today this pic of an adorable little amphibian has our affection. His smile makes him almost kissable!We…
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Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Arlington

Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Arlington

News, Parks & Recreation
Here’s a look at MyArlingtonTX. com’s top five events scheduled for Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11. World’s Largest Reptile Show Invades ArlingtonColorful lizards, hard-shell turtles and tortoises, and a collection of scaly serpents should lure thousands of people to the National Association of Reptile Breeders Conference (NARBCO opening this weekend…
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UTA Named One of the Best in the West by Princeton Review

Highlights, News, Press Releases, UT Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is one of the best colleges in the West according to The Princeton Review, the nationally known education services company. UT Arlington was selected as one of 124 institutions in the website feature, “2014 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”Read full story
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Arlington One of the Hardest Working Cities in U.S.

Arlington One of the Hardest Working Cities in U.S.

Business, Community, Headlines, News
Do you have a Texas-sized work ethic? A new survey conducted by Movoto Real Estate shows Arlington is one of the hardest-working cities in America, snagging the No. 2 spot. Researchers say they used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources to compile the current list. Movoto, which…
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Learn More About Metro ArlingtonXpress Before it Launches Aug. 19

Community, News, Transportation
The new Metro ArlingtonXpress, a commuter service connecting downtown Arlington to the TRE’s CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, is almost here. Want to know more about MAX before its August 19 launch? Check out this video. Be sure to visit RideTheMax. com for easy-to-read timetables, maps, ticket information and much more!
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Fall 2013 Naturally Funtimes Hits the Stands!

Fall 2013 Naturally Funtimes Hits the Stands!

Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
It is that time of year again. The fall 2013 edition of the Naturally Funtimes magazine has been released. Check out this newest edition of the Naturally Funtimes for athletics schedules, center and program information, events, and much more. Printed copies of the summer 2013 Naturally Funtimes will be available at…
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Check Out Pictures of the New MAX Bus!

Check Out Pictures of the New MAX Bus!

Animal Services, Headlines, Highlights, News
Is your pet ready to be a star? This is your chance to make your pet famous and put them in the spotlight. Arlington Animal Services Center (AASC) has launched the 2014 Pet Calendar Photo Contest to help raise money for your local shelter. There are two great ways you can participate…
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Literacy Race Draws Record Numbers

Literacy Race Draws Record Numbers

Education, Highlights, Library, News
Kathleen Bryant has a passion for reading and literacy. So on Saturday, the Arlington woman laced up sneakers and joined other runners for the Book It for Literacy, a 5K and one-mile fun run through River Legacy Park.“Education and literacy are so vital to a community,” Bryant said. “I knew I…
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Arlington Officer Opens Up After Shooting in Saginaw

Arlington Officer Opens Up After Shooting in Saginaw

News, Police
Officer Charles Lodatto had a slight limp as he walked to a chair to begin speaking to the media about life after the shooting that nearly cost him his life.“I’m very grateful to my Lord and savior for allowing me to be here today and spend more time with my…
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August Arlington Police Community Newsletter Available

August Arlington Police Community Newsletter Available

Highlights, News, On Call - Inside The Blue
Inside the August issue of On Call, you’ll find highlights from the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association State Conference held recently in Arlington, an update on wounded Detective Charles Lodatto, crime prevention information and more!The On Call Newsletter is a monthly news publication of the Arlington Police Department. Produced by…
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Check Out Pictures of the New MAX Bus!

Community, News, Transportation
Are you ready to see pictures of the new Metro ArlingtonXpress commuter service scheduled to launch on August 19? The first of three buses has finally been wrapped and is ready for viewing. The colorful MAX branding is easily identifiable and should have a lasting effect on Arlington residents, students and…
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Volunteer of the Month – Coach Vincent Davis

Volunteer of the Month – Coach Vincent Davis

News
Coach Davis is the head coach for the Arlington Bulls, a team affiliated with the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department. Davis, who always has a smile on his face, began coaching for the department in 2012. He caught the “coaching bug” and has been a part of the program ever…
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Join the Y and Help AISD Students in Need

Education, Community, News
Looking for a chance to stay fit and help young students get ready for the new school year?The YMCA of Arlington — the largest provider of after-school care in the AISD system — has a great deal for you. If you’re not a member, join now for only $20. In…
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CATS SummerStars Camp a Huge Success

CATS SummerStars Camp a Huge Success

Arts & Culture, Highlights, News
One of Arlington’s brightest organizations, the Creative Arts Theatre & School, just wrapped up another successful summer session. Thirty-three talented teens, some from as far away as Oklahoma, enjoyed a two-week SummerStars Camp taught by professional actors, directors, choreographers and musicians. Hear what the executive director and some of the students…
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Arlington Teens Collaborate With APD to Produce Video

Arlington Teens Collaborate With APD to Produce Video

Headlines, News, Police, Press Releases
This summer, Arlington Police Explorers shared an important safety message with other teens. Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for people age 15-20. What is most important to the community is that these types of crashes can be prevented. With this message, teen members of Police Explorer Post #602…
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Dog of the Week – Meet Conner

Dog of the Week – Meet Conner

Dog of the Week, News
“Connor” is the chosen dog of the week at the Arlington Animal Services’ Center. A young 10 month old male Pit Bull mix, Connor is playful, knows sit and loves to play fetch. This young man enjoys people and would love to find a forever home with a family who…
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Cat of the Week – Meet Pauly

Cat of the Week – Meet Pauly

Cat of the Week, News
Meet Pauly, Arlington Animal Services’ Cat of the Week! Pauly is an adorable solid black, medium hair, six month old male kitten waiting at the shelter for his new home. He was brought in as a stray on July 29 by a nice citizen who found him. Pauly is a…
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