Arlington Park Receives Free Trees As Part of Texas 811 Awareness Campaign

News, Parks & Recreation
Cities across the state, including Arlington, are receiving free trees as part of an effort to raise awareness about Texas 811. Atmos Energy, in partnership with the Texas Trees Foundation and Texas 811, is planting 811 trees across the state in an initiative to educate property owners about the importance of calling before they dig. The public awareness initiative began…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Blake & Missy

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Dog of the Week – Meet BlakeWhat a friendly dog! This nine month old, male, Pit Bull mix is white, blonde and black in color, and weighs 51 pounds. Blake is a sweetheart of a dog that likes to play ball. He knows the command of “sit” and walks well on…
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Water Main Repairs Close Section of Great Southwest Parkway

News, Traffic Update, Transportation, Water Utilities
A section of Great Southwest Parkway north of Randol Mill Road in East Arlington will be closed to pass-through traffic for approximately 48 hours because of a water main break. City crews will allow motorists to access businesses in the 600 block of Great Southwest Parkway but traffic will not be…
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Mount Olive Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Arlington Icon N.L. Robinson

Community, Headlines, News
Hundreds of Mount Olive Baptist Church members waved American flags Friday night as their guest of honor and beloved senior pastor, Norman Lee Robinson, entered the church’s family life center for his 95th birthday celebration. Throughout the event, Pastor Robinson, who turned 95 on Feb. 23, pointed his finger in acknowledgement…
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City To Host Inaugural Homeownership Fair in June

Headlines, Housing, News
Considering becoming a homebuyer in the American Dream City? The City of Arlington is hosting its inaugural Homeownership Fair this summer to connect prospective homeowners with services and programs designed to make their quality, affordable housing dreams come true. The Homeownership Fair will feature more than 40 exhibitors, including mortgage lenders,…
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Culture Buzz: AISD, Arlington Museum Celebrate Youth Art Month

Arlington ISD, Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Headlines, News
The newest “Culture Buzz” segment on MyArlingtonTV heads to the Arlington Museum of Art and the Arlington ISD Administrative building for Youth Art Month in The American Dream City!Each spring, the Arlington Museum of Art works collaboratively with the Arlington Independent School District to give students the opportunity to display…
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February 2016 Student-Athlete of the Month: Taylor Parks

Arlington ISD, Education, Headlines, News, Sports
Taylor Parks, junior for Bowie High School’s men’s wrestling team, has been selected as the City of Arlington’s Student-Athlete of the Month for February 2016. Taylor has exceeded expectations with outstanding performance both on the mat and in the classroom. Scott Ervin, the Head Coach of Bowie Men’s Wrestling, says Taylor…
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Lane Closures Expected On West Green Oaks Boulevard Near Ditto Elementary

Headlines, News, Traffic Update, Transportation
Starting Monday, February 29, 2016, motorists should expect lane closures along West Green Oaks Boulevard just south of Waterview Drive in West Arlington as crews work to replace a 42-inch water line and make pavement repairs. Two left-hand lanes of northbound and one left-hand lane of southbound West Green Oaks Boulevard near…
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UTA Spotlight: Maverick Musical Gets Everyone in the Dancing Spirit

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
Don’t miss this installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news happening in The American Dream City. Here are this week’s top stories: – UTA’s baseball team gets off to a hot start this season. – 2nd annual Maverick Musical gets…
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Dog Wash Fundraiser To Benefit Homeless Animals Set in Arlington This Saturday

News
Pamper your pooch and get his or her picture taken at a special fundraising event this weekend in Arlington. The Big Blue Dog is rolling into town and partnering with Arlington Animal Services as part of a national “Bathe to Save” campaign to raise awareness on the benefits of animal adoption,…
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Library’s Black History Festival Entertains and Informs More Than 800 Attendees

Headlines, Library, News
More than 800 people made their way to the Arlington Public Library Southeast Branch on Sunday, February 21, 2016, to celebrate African-American history and culture. The library’s fifth Black History Month Festival featured music, film, dance, discussion, and more, with a dozen community partners participating in the event. The day’s activities began with…
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Arlington Weekend Buzz: February 26-28, 2016

News
Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. PBR Iron Cowboy Major & RFD-TV’s “The American” RodeoFor the third consecutive year, bull riding and rodeo fans will be treated to the best Western sports stars in the world…
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Arlington Eats: Healthy Cooking with the Arlington Fire Department

Arts & Culture, Community, Fire, Headlines, News
Come along for a mouthwatering ride and catch The American Dream City’s cultural diversity and unique cuisine with Arlington Eats on MyArlingtonTV. In this month’s edition of Arlington Eats, host Andrew Tanielian visits Arlington Fire Department’s Fire Station No. 4 along Randol Mill Road to check out the healthy and detailed…
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Read the Latest ‘Champion Great Neighborhoods’ Newsletter 1

City Council Priorities, Headlines, News
The Arlington City Council wants residents to know that “Champion Great Neighborhoods” continues to be a key priority for the work of our City. Great neighborhoods contribute to a higher quality of life and greater investment in our economy. Every part of our corporation contributes to our overall success and vitality…
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UTA School of Social Work To Host Free Screening of Senior Olympics Documentary

Health, News
The public is invited to attend a free film screening next month of the documentary, Age of Champions, followed by a panel discussion on issues related to health and aging. The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work is sponsoring the special event as part of Social Work Month.…
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City of Arlington Offers Many Volunteer Opportunities for Residents

Government, Highlights, News, Volunteer
Volunteering is a way for people to help the community, and the City of Arlington has many opportunities available! From helping out with events to volunteering in different departments, there are a number of ways residents can help in The American Dream City. These departments include the Arlington Fire Department, Police Department,…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Abbie & Eddie

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Cat of the Week – Meet AbbieThis three year old, female, Domestic Short Hair is white and black in color, and very distinguished. From the distinctive Marilyn Monroe dot on her face to the dots on the back of her legs, Abbie is a special cat. She’s very friendly, enjoys…
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UTA Maverick Speaker Series: Political Strategist Donna Brazile

News, Education
Political strategist and author Donna Brazile, who won the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s highest award for political achievement, will speak about her life and work in politics this Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the University of Texas at Arlington. Brazile, a media commentator, campaign manager for Al Gore and vice chair of…
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Tarrant County Public Health: Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites

Government, News, Public Health
It’s easy to make your property a hard place for mosquitoes to breed. Check out this helpful video from Tarrant County Public Health on how to survey your property and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites.
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Volunteers Sought for Upcoming Lake Arlington Cleanup

News, Parks & Recreation, Volunteer
Want to help keep Arlington beautiful? Volunteer registration is underway for the annual Lake Arlington spring cleanup. The event is scheduled from 8:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Richard Simpson Park, 6300 W. Arkansas Lane. The goal is to improve the appearance of Lake Arlington and increase public…
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Annual Statewide Warrant Roundup Begins 1

Headlines, Municipal Court, News, Police
Got warrants? Now’s the time to pay up to avoid arrest. Arlington will join more than 300 law enforcement jurisdictions from across the state for the annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup, which begins Friday, February 19, 2016 and runs through Sunday, March 13, 2016. The roundup is designed to target thousands of individuals with…
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5 Public Parks Told Through the Eyes of an Arlington Resident

Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
Landon Weslee Hearne, an intern with the City of Arlington Office of Communication for the spring semester of 2016, compiled a list of five parks for nature enthusiasts and families to check out throughout The American Dream City. Fingers crossed this warmer weather continues throughout February and beyond! 1. River Legacy…
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Annual Marketing and Social Media Conference Continues to Grow

News, Parks & Recreation
The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department hosted its 5th Annual Brand+Aid Marketing & Social Media Conference last month at the Bob Duncan Center. Bringing over 160 marketing and parks and recreation professionals from around the country to the American Dream City, attendees learned new skills and tools for better marketing their…
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Native American Student Association To Host 21st Annual Benefit Powwow

Community, News, Education
The Native American Student Association will host its 21st Annual Scholarship Benefit POWWOW later this month at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event will be held 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in the E. H. Hereford University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom, 300 W. First St. Admission is free…
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Arlington Weekend Buzz: February 18-21, 2016

News
Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Arlington Library’s Black History Month FestivalCelebrate African-American history and culture with the Arlington Public Library this weekend. The library’s 5th Black History Month Festival is scheduled from 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. …
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Longtime Public Works Leader Announces Retirement

Headlines, News, Public Works, Transportation
Keith Melton, Arlington’s Public Works and Transportation director since 2011, has announced his retirement. During his 32-year career with the city, Melton played a major role in transportation planning and mobility improvements that benefited not only Arlington but the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Melton’s accomplishments include overseeing the creation and implementation of Traffic…
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Food Network Episode on J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill to Air Saturday

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J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill’s famous Irish Nachos are in the spotlight once again. The Food Network is featuring the pub’s cheesy potato dish in the “Best Bar Foods” segment of its Top 5 Restaurants show. The episode is set to air at 5:30 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, on the Food Network. “You can’t buy advertising like…
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Arlington Public Library To Host 5th Black History Month Festival

Arlington Public Library To Host 5th Black History Month Festival

News
Celebrate African-American history and culture with the Arlington Public Library this weekend. The library’s 5th Black History Month Festival is scheduled from 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at the Southeast Branch Library, 900 Southeast Green Oaks Blvd. The afternoon will include exhibits, musical and dance performances, lectures, film,…
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City Uses Pre-Chlorinated Pipe Bursting Method To Replace Aging Water Mains

Headlines, News, Water Utilities
A neighborhood water main replacement project typically means weeks of noisy construction equipment, torn up streets and intermittent water shut offs for affected residents. But that may be a thing of the past for Arlington neighborhoods thanks to an alternative water main replacement technique known as pre-chlorinated pipe bursting that is…
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UTA Spotlight: Lady Mavericks Softball Kicks Off 2016 Season

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
Don’t miss this installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news happening in The American Dream City. Here are this week’s top stories: – UTA’s Counseling and Psychological Services is helping students confronting depression and mental health issues. – The problems…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Macy & Prince Albert

Cat of the Week, Dog of the Week, News, Pets of the Week
Dog of the Week – Meet MacyWant an exercise buddy? Macy may be the one for you. This three year old, female, Pit Bull mix is black and white in color and weighs 50 pounds. Macy is a friendly dog that likes to exercise and run through the agility course…
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Arlington Group ‘Pentatonix’ Wins Another Grammy

Entertainment, News
Platinum selling recording artists Pentatonix, who have ties to Arlington, took home a Grammy Award for a second year in a row. On Monday, Pentatonix accepted a Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella for their album Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Three members of the group, which won…
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Arlington Public Library Receives Teen Tech Week Grant

Library, News
The Arlington Public Library is one of 20 recipients to receive a 2016 Teen Tech Week Grant from the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Services Association. The 20 recipients were selected from a pool of 52 applicants from across the country. The library will receive…
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Construction Detour To Begin for Debbie Lane/Ragland Road At SH 360

News, Traffic Update, Transportation
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, on the Debbie Lane/Ragland Road intersection at SH 360 as part of the SH 360 South Project. To allow for construction of the new crossover bridge, crossover access at Debbie Lane/Ragland Road will be closed at SH 360. Traffic will…
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5 Family Friendly Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Arlington

News
Valentine’s Day is often seen as a day to celebrate the love between two individuals, but for families there is more love to go around and more people to celebrate with. Here are 6 kid-friendly things to do in Arlington this Valentine’s Day: 1. Sweetheart Swim at Hugh Smith Recreation…
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Dallas Wings Announce Coaching for Inaugural Season in Arlington

News, Sports
As the team prepares for its inaugural season playing in the DFW Metroplex, the WNBA’s Dallas Wings, announced this week that Head Coach Fred Williams and Assistant Coaches Ed Baldwin and Bridget Pettis have agreed to multi-year contract extensions and will be back on the bench in 2016 coaching the…
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Arlington Housing Authority Leader Re-Appointed to National Association Board

Housing, News
David Zappasodi, Executive Director of the Arlington Housing Authority, was recently reappointed to another two-year term on the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ Board of Governors. The professional membership organization comprises about 20,000 housing and community development agencies and officials throughout the country who administer affordable housing and community…
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Arlington Police, Water Utilities Host Drug Take-Back Event April 30

News, Police, Water Utilities
Got drugs? Residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused medications for anonymous, safe disposal between 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. Saturday, April 30, 2016. Collection sitesNorth Police District 620 W. Division Street 817.459.5600Walgreen’s Pharmacy 4400 W. Green Oaks Blvd 817.563.0142East Police District 2001 New York Ave. 817.459.5803South…
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Arlington Weekend Buzz: February 12-14, 2016

News
Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Monster Jam at AT&T StadiumMotorsport fans and adrenaline junkies can rejoice this Valentine’s Day weekend, as Monster Jam arrives at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at…
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Free Bagged Leaf Recycling Drop Off Ends February 21, 2016

Environment, Garbage & Recycling, News, Public Works
Arlington residents have two more weekends to take advantage of the city’s free leaf recycling initiative. Through Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, residents may bring bagged leaves to one of four collection sites for free recycling. Arlington Landfill – 800 Mosier Valley Rd. U. T. A. baseball parking lot on Mitchell Street east of…
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2016 Presidents’ Day Closings and City Service Schedules

News
Many local government administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016 for Presidents’ Day. Regular hours will resume at 8 a. m. Tuesday, February 16. Garbage and recycling pickups will occur in Arlington on Monday, February 15, as regularly scheduled. What’s CLOSED Monday, February 15 Arlington City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court…
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Library’s How To Festival Provides Opportunities to Learn Something New

News, Library
Meet new people and learn a new skill at the Arlington Library’s How to Festival on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at The Literacy House, located at 101 E North St, Arlington, TX 76011. From 2 to 5 p. m. local organizations and librarians will lead short, 45-minute interactive classes on lifestyle, crafting,…
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UT Arlington Announces Record Enrollment For Spring 2016

Education, News, UT Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington reached a record 38,650 Texas-based students for the spring 2016 semester, a 6 percent increase from a year ago, the school announced Tuesday, February 9, 2016. At a time when most universities see declines in enrollment from fall to spring, UTA’s numbers rose 4.4 percent…
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UTA Spotlight: Baseball, Softball Teams Host First Pitch Fundraiser

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
Don’t miss this installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news happening in The American Dream City. Here are this week’s top stories: – An organization at UTA steps up to help undocumented Latino students. – A Vanderbilt study highlights a…
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Arlington Water Treatment Plants Undergoing $14 Million Upgrade

Headlines, News, Water Utilities
The City of Arlington is in the midst of a $14 million, multi-phase project as part of its commitment to provide customers with high-quality, great-tasting drinking water. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, the Arlington City Council approved a $7.3 million contract with Archer Western Construction to install new water purifying equipment at…
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Students Explore Career Goals In ‘Support Quality Education’ Newsletter

City Council Priorities, Headlines, News
The Arlington City Council wants residents to know that “Support Quality Education” continues to be a key priority for the work of our city. Public education that produces graduates who are prepared for future success provides the foundation for a strong Arlington community. In the latest Support Quality Education Newsletter, residents can…
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Opinions Wanted: Check Your Mailbox or Email for City Survey Invitation

Government, News
The City of Arlington is calling for participation in the annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The anonymous and confidential online survey is designed to gather resident’s opinions about city services. The City has conducted this survey for more than 13 years in partnership with Decision Analyst, an Arlington-based independent market research company.“Providing…
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Public Invited to Free Documentary Screening

News, Police
The public is invited to attend a free screening Thursday night of the documentary “Waking in Oak Creek,” followed by a panel discussion designed to promote positive dialogue around race and racial reconciliation. The Arlington Police Department collaborated with Not In Our Town to show the documentary, which is about powerful leadership…
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Arlington Names Yoko Matsumoto As New Libraries Director

Headlines, Library, News
Yoko Matsumoto begins a new chapter this month as Arlington’s newly selected Libraries Director. Arlington tapped Matsumoto to helm the public libraries after the recent retirement of Cary Siegfried, who served as the Director of Libraries and Community Services for the past 11 years and spent 24 years total with the…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Simon & Oliver

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Cat of the Week – Meet SimonSimon is a one year old male orange and white domestic short hair tabby. Simon says, “Come in to adopt me”. He is an extremely playful and friendly young cat. He enjoys being held and petted. Simon is quite the jumper and has a distinctive…
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Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Awarded $4.8 Million in Grants in 2015

Community, News
The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation awarded 24 grants worth more than $4.8 million last year to enhance city services and support charitable causes, according to the organization’s 2015 annual report. The grants, both large and small, ranged from a $2.5 million gift toward the future George W. Hawkes Central Library and City…
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Developer Breaks Ground On $200 Million Arlington Commons Project

Community, News
Developers broke ground Friday on the first phase of a 10-year, $200 million project to revitalize Lamar Boulevard in north Arlington and bring high-quality, urban-style apartment living to the city. As part of a public-private partnership with the city, The Nehemiah Company demolished three aging apartment complexes along Lamar Boulevard east of…
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Dream City Blues Festival Announced for April 2016

Arts & Culture, Highlights, News
On April 22 & 23, 2016, the Blues descend upon UTA Maverick Stadium in Arlington as concert goers will experience the first ever Blues festival in The American Dream City.“When the City of Arlington’s branding name Arlington, The American Dream City, was announced, the words ‘Dream City’ instantly jumped out at…
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12 Winners Announced in Arlington’s Annual Animal Essay Contest

Animal Services, Headlines, News
With surprise visits to classrooms, Arlington city officials congratulated twelve students on Friday who penned the winning papers for this year’s Animal Essay Contest. Nearly 1,500 students in public, private, charter and home schools participated in the 15th Annual Animal Essay contest, which is designed to promote responsible pet ownership. The…
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Library Program Connects Senior Citizens & Senior High School Students

Highlights, Library, News
On February 3, 2016, a group of nine high school students from Pantego Christian Academy spent the afternoon at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Central Arlington. Ranging in age from 14-17, the students are part of a program run by the Arlington Public Library called Senior to Senior, which…
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UNT Health Science Center, AISD to Help Students Achieve Their Dreams

Arlington ISD, Education, Headlines, News
The Arlington ISD and the University of North Texas Health Science Center announce an exciting partnership that will give students interested in health-related occupations the chance to achieve their dreams by providing an accelerated, real-life learning experience beyond the classroom. AISD students will have increased health-related exposure and educational enrichment experiences…
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5 Dream Come True Moments in Arlington This Week

Community, Headlines, News
Arlington is the American Dream City. Our competitive can-do spirit makes dreams a reality. Here are five examples of dreams getting done in Arlington this week, February 1-5, 2016: 1. UTA Joins Elite List of Top Doctoral Research Universities in CountryThe University of Texas at Arlington earned its spot Monday on a…
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Ballet Academy in Arlington Invited to International Competition

Arts & Culture, Community, Headlines, News
A group of students from the American Classical Ballet Academy in Arlington have the chance to make their dreams come true after being invited to participate in the Youth American Grand Prix International Finals. The group of girls, averaging 9 years of age, received an invitation after performing and qualifying at the semifinals…
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January 2016 Arlington Police Community Newsletter Available

News, On Call - Inside The Blue, Police, Public Safety
Inside this month’s On Call newsletter, APD puts the spotlight on the Amber Hagerman case, Arlington moves up one place to finish third in a national comparison of U. S. cities who participate in National Night Out and the community is invited to the PBS film screening of Waking in Oak…
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Nashville Artist with Arlington Ties Featured in Billboard Magazine

Community, News
A Nashville singer/songwriter with Arlington ties was featured last month in Billboard Magazine. The article, “Is Maren Morris Nashville’s Next Breakout Pop Star?”, called the artist’s as-yet-untitled Columbia Nashville full-length album “one of 2016’s most anticipated country releases.”Morris, 25, may be a familiar face to some Arlington residents. She’s the namesake of…
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Library Invites Tweens to Imagine Future Careers in Let’s Be … Series

Highlights, Library, News
Every young child has answered the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” at some point in his or her life. In the spirit of keeping those dreams of future careers alive and growing, the Arlington Public Library will help tween-age students answer that question yet…
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Arlington Weekend Buzz: February 4-7, 2016

News
Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Lamar High School Fine Arts Department Presents SeussicalBlue Curtain Productions and Arlington ISD’s Lamar High School Fine Arts Department present Seussical, the musical based on the works of the great Dr.…
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Signing Day a Dream Come True for AISD Student-Athletes

Arlington ISD, Education, Headlines, News, Sports
Dreams come true in Arlington, as nearly 70 students representing six Arlington ISD schools signed their national letters of intent to nine different sports today, February 3, 2016. The school district held its annual district-wide National Signing Day ceremony at the Professional Development Center in The American Dream City. AISD Athletic Director…
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UTA Spotlight: A Fraternity Gives Back to the Community

Highlights, News, UT Arlington
Don’t miss this installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news happening in The American Dream City. Here are this week’s top stories: – UTA provides a program to help students with their taxes. – An update on the TxDOT construction…
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Build A Dream Scholarship Sign-Up: Feb. 18, 2016

Headlines, News, Parks & Recreation
Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s Build a Dream Scholarship program offers scholarships that can be used to register a child for any Arlington Parks and Recreation structured youth program. Click here if you’re interested in donating a scholarship. Download The Application: English: Click Here español: haga clic aquí About Build A Dream Thursday, February…
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Water Main Break Causes Cooper Street Lane Closure in South Arlington

Headlines, News, Traffic Update, Transportation
A short section of southbound lane of Cooper Street in far south Arlington is expected to remain closed until Monday, Feb. 8 as city crews work to repair a water main break that occurred early this morning. Because of the broken 20 inch concrete water main, the far right southbound lane of…
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Ask Arlington: Action Center Improvements

Government, Headlines, MyArlingtonTV, News
“Ask Arlington” is a show dedicated to answering the questions you have about what’s happening in our city. Each week, on the City’s social media pages, we’ll let you know what the topic of the “Ask Arlington” episode will be. All you have to do is post your question and we’ll do…
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UTA Joins Elite List of Top Doctoral Research Universities in Country

Education, Headlines, News, UT Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington earned its spot Monday on a distinguished list of higher education institutions considered to be the top doctoral research universities in the United States. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named UTA among an elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research…
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Division Brewing Re-Opens for Arlington Residents

Business, Entertainment, Headlines, News
Division Brewing re-opened on Saturday, January 30, 2016 after their grand opening on New Year’s Eve at their location on 506 E. Main Street. An estimated 430 people visited Division Brewing to enjoy the weather and the debut of Cosmic Wah, an Indian Pale Ale, and 15 other beers available…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Whiskers & Avery

Cat of the Week, Dog of the Week, News, Pets of the Week
Dog of the Week – Meet WhiskersWhiskers is an attractive one year old, female, Catahoula Leopard Mix dog. She is grey, black and tan in color, and weighs 47 pounds. Whiskers is a young dog that appears to like human companionship. In the shelter environment she’s more interested in “hanging…
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Tarrant Co. College Celebrates African-American Heritage Month

Education, News
Tarrant County College is observing African-American Heritage Month with events that explore the history and celebrate the future of the black community. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Northeast CampusMosier Valley: A Historical Photography Exhibit will be available for viewing during the entire month of…
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‘Helping Restore Ability’ Offers Services for Residents with Disabilities

Community, Headlines, Mayor & Council, News, People with Disabilities
Betsy Beaman, Community Outreach Coordinator for Helping Restore Ability, was the guest speaker at this month’s Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meeting, focusing on ways that residents with disabilities can find easier access to long-term care and navigation services. Beaman shared valuable information about Helping Restore Ability (HRA), a…
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February 2016 Volunteer of the Month: Michael Loesch

Government, News
Michael Loesch is a volunteer with the Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and is the Chairman of the Arlington Christian Disaster Network (ACDN). With Mike as their leader, ACDN has received an honorable mention for Excellence in Volunteer Sustainability in the 2015 FEMA Individual Community Preparedness Awards in addition…
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Arlington Water Utilities Unveils New Payment Kiosks

Government, Headlines, News, Water Utilities
Arlington Water Utilities offers several authorized payment options for residents to pay their water bills and now the department is making it even easier with new payment kiosks at City Hall and South Service Center. Starting February 1, 2016, these touch screen Pay Site payment kiosks are available 24/7. There is…
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