The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is recognizing Arlington’s Popular Annual Financial Report for its outstanding achievement for the fifth year in a row. The Popular Annual Financial Report, also known as the PAFR, is a citizen friendly financial report that uses narrative and art to explain the information found in the Comprehensive Annual Financial…

2012 has come and is almost gone, but some of the things that have taken place will linger in the collective memory of the city, particularly the April tornado. Here we have compiled a list of the top 5 most read stories on MyArlingtonTX. com. How we did it: We referenced our…

For decades, Lance Gallegos’s work as an airline professional helped thousands of people ascend into the clouds. As a retiree, he’s engaged in much the same effort, since his weekly volunteer service for three community programs often helps people’s dreams of a better future take flight.“I travelled for a month…

Arlington has been trapping feral hogs for years, but has recently taken a different approach that is saving taxpayers some serious bacon.”Every time we caught the hogs, we had to euthanize it,” said Ray Rentschel, Animal Services field supervisor. “After sedating the hogs with dangerous drugs, we’d haul them off…

Are you ready for some great college football? Fans of the Texas A&M Aggies are planning to take over Downtown Arlington on Friday, Jan. 4, as the Aggie Network hosts its official Cotton Bowl Classic Game Day Headquarters at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill. Be sure to welcome the Aggie and Sooner fans…

Joseph Anson drives north on Cooper Street from his south Arlington townhome with little to no traffic snarls and doesn’t expect much delay around Jan. 18 when the five railroad grade crossings – including Cooper near Main, which Anson uses to get to I-30 – are shut down for construction. His

In just a few weeks, Union Pacific’s impressive track renewal train — the TRT-909 — will roll into North Texas to renew approximately 31 miles between Fort Worth and Dallas. The TRT 909 will start on January 3rd in east Fort Worth and is scheduled to arrive in Arlington on Wednesday, January 16. Expect the project…

NEW YEAR Recycling make up day for residents with Tuesday, December 25, collection is Saturday, December 29. Monday, December 31, 2012Please note that: George W. Hawkes Central Library and all branch libraries close early at 6 p. m. Cliff Nelson and Dottie Lynn Recreation Centers – open at 7:00 a. m. and close…

Texas Ranger’s Fan Fest will take place from January 11-12 at the Arlington Convention Center. It’s a great event for families and Rangers fans that will include player autographs, interactive games, and lots of fun activities. Fans can purchase a day-pass for $25 adults/$15 for children or a two-day pass $40…

From atop two parking garages at the University of Texas at Arlington’s College Park development, the sun beamed in a cloudless blue sky. Such days of bright sunlight do more than warm the cross-campus commute of UTA students. They also generate power from the special solar tiles installed on top of…

Dreams of having a White Christmas became a reality when the snow began falling before noon on December 25, to the delight of kids and adults alike. Check out some of our favorite sites from around the city. If you would like to share your best photo, please complete our form and attach…

Although some areas of Arlington are experiencing icy road conditions, Handitran plans to run a full schedule today, Wednesday, December 26. Handitran offers service anywhere within the city limits of Arlington and up to a mile and a half outside of the Arlington city limits for medical and social services trips. There is

Victoria “Tory” Clinton, 25, is a long way from her hometown of Brooklyn, NY. Many of the young kids she mentors each week wish they had a home to go to. What brings them all together every Tuesday and Thursday at Crow Elementary is a love for reading. Clinton is a…

Bowling is growing in popularity around the world, and our friends in Germany are a perfect example of the sport’s rise in that region. Arlington’s sister city, Bad Königshofen, has successfully converted a kegeling facility into new bowling facility called a Bowlingbahn. So far, the two-lane microbowl has been a huge hit. In September, a group…

10-day event to run from February 1-10 in parking lot ARangers Ballpark in Arlington will be the site of the 2013 DFW International Boat Show, it was announced today. The new show, which will feature over six acres of all types of recreational watercraft and boating equipment, will run from February…

Jay Burress, President & CEO of Experience Arlington (formerly the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau) announced his resignation on Friday. Burress is leaving to accept the President & CEO position with the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau.“Jay has done a terrific job during his tenure here in Arlington and…

The New York Avenue Corridor Strategy is an effort by the City of Arlington to generate ideas that will encourage reinvestment and redevelopment along New York Avenue between Abram Street and Arkansas Lane. Come give us YOUR opinions and ideas about the Corridor! Interpreters will be available. Visit the website…

This bright team of volunteers is described as having strong work ethics and dedication It is always a great day at Arlington Animal Services when the team of UT Arlington Animals and Environment Committee volunteers are present. On Saturday, December 1, 2012, a total of 23 students arrived…

After the holidays are over, residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees. Two free drop-off locations are available from Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan. 12, 2013: South Arlington Calloway’s Nursery 4940 S. Cooper St. 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily 817-465-2838 North Arlington Arlington Sanitary Landfill 800 Mosier…

Stories: Lamar HS Soar Art Club students visit Oakwood Nursing Johns ES 3rd graders field trip Fitzgerald ES Career Day Bryant ES – Food Drive & tape principal to wall Speer ES using technology Dunn ES bang drums AISD Coat Drive – Morton ES Arlington HS FCA volunteer with Habitat

Santa’s Sack is up and running in three locations from Dec. 12 – Dec. 22, 2012. The annual festive holiday program offered by SafeHaven of Tarrant County ensures that families protected by the battered women’s shelter have Christmas despite their tragic situation. You may drop off toys, books, clothes, gift

Even in retirement, Linda Graves is not one to sit and watch the world go by. So it’s not surprising that she raised her hand for a volunteer gig that’s more like a full-time job. Graves, an Arlington native, became the volunteer administrator for the Arlington Police Department’s database of volunteers…

CHRISTMAS Monday, December 24, 2012What’s Closed: City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court Arlington Animal Services Center George W. Hawkes Central Library and all branch libraries Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices Handitran office and Handitran special transportation services Senior Recreation Center – New York Lake Arlington operations Arlington Tennis…

Fueled by gifts of high-tech robots from industry leaders, The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute announces its new Assistive Robotics Lab aimed at advancing robotics for healthcare, first-responder and other applications. Read the complete story

The Iams® Home 4 the Holidays® event, in partnership with PetSmart Charities® helps adoptable pets find holiday bliss Santa Claws and homeless pets from Arlington Animal Services (AAS) were feeling jolly on Saturday, December 8. A total of 21 adoptable animals found new…

Meet Venus! She is the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Venus is a female, black kitten, that is only four months old, who was surrendered to the shelter on December 8. Venus is nothing short of amazing! This little gal entertains all the staff, volunteers and customers on…

The Arlington Police Department is actively looking for a missing 82-year-old woman who shows signs of having Alzheimer’s disease and has a history of becoming easily confused. Maria Arrocha was last seen by family members on Tuesday around 9 a. m. at her home in the 1800 block of Arbor Lane…

Hi everyone! Look at me, my name is Buddy, and I am the handsome Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week!” I am a seven month old American Blue Heeler mix, and I would love nothing more than to have a home of my own for the holiday season. My previous…

The Brand-Aid Marketing and Social Media Conference coordinators are proud to announce that Clear Marketing Concepts has joined the program as a title sponsor. Clear Marketing Concepts is an innovative audio marketing company, producing products such as Neptune and Splash Radio designed for conference and college marketing.“It is with great…

Home for the holidays will have special meaning this year for one Arlington family who just had a major home renovation completed by the Arlington Housing Authority. Gene and Janis Gameson’s home was built in 1957 and the couple has lived there for the past 20 years. Their home was in…

The Arlington Police Department has an important holiday message for motorists.“If you’re planning to celebrate the holidays with alcoholic beverages, plan your travels in advance by designating a sober driver or calling a cab,” said Sgt. Steve Chao who heads up the DWI Unit. The fines, penalties and medical expenses far…

The City of Arlington is partnering with Decision Analyst, an Arlington-based independent market research company, to conduct the Citizen Satisfaction Survey—an anonymous and confidential online survey designed to gather resident’s opinions about city services. The City has conducted this survey for more than 10 years. Residents selected at random from zip…

The Arlington Police Department has been awarded a grant for the agency’s K9 Unit, which provides support for patrol officers and detectives in the search for violent offenders, armed suspects and narcotics. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation/The Giving Back Fund made the funding announcement today. The Arlington Police Department is the…

Esther Fernandez has lived in the U. S. for 39 years but any time she hears even the slightest twinge of a melody “the Cuban comes out of me” and she has to shake, rattle and roll. On Thursday during the annual Mayor’s Holiday Luncheon at the Senior Recreation Center Eunice,…

If you’re looking for unique gifts or overall crowd-pleasers this holiday season, some of the city’s best shopping establishments have you covered. From the accessories mecca Sam Moon Trading Company, which opened a new location near The Parks at Arlington mall, to the low-key Shoppes at Brownstone Village nestled along West…

The initial phase of the Union Pacific Rail Renewal Project will force the simultaneous closings of grade crossings between Davis Street and Mesquite Street beginning January 17, 2013. As the project moves east toward Dallas, crossings will open as others are closed. The best way to minimize the impact of this project

The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is proud to announce the winners of the “Sharing the Dream” Art and Essay competitions. This year, $4,500 in cash and scholarships will be distributed among six Arlington area youths whose essays and artwork best represent the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King,…

The annual competition that inspires Arlington students to pen essays on topics relating to responsible pet ownership officially kicked off Monday, Dec. 10 and runs through Friday, Jan. 18 at 5 p. m. The contest is open to all public, private, and home school students in grades 3rd – 6th residing within Arlington city…

The planned Union Pacific rail renewal project will impact your commute beginning mid-January. Find answers to your questions at www. myarlingtontx. comFor the latest information on the UP track renewal project and updated maps of the roadways as they are closed, follow us on Twitter @CityOfArlington #TrackRenewal, sign up for email updates at MyArlingtonTx. com or visit www. MyArlingtonTx. com/UP.

The AISD Board of Trustees is set to accept the donation of a fire engine for use in the AISD Fire Academy program as part of a regularly scheduled board meeting Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p. m. at the AISD Administration Building, 1203 W. Pioneer Parkway. The Arlington Fire Department is…

The City of Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department and Water Utilities Department teamed up to hold the first annual “Grease for Greens”. On Saturday, December 1, 2012, residents were able to donate their leftover holiday grease to be turned into bio-fuel. A grand total of 135 gallons of used cooking oil

Green Oaks School has a brilliant program for their students, benefiting the animals of Arlington Animal Services (AAS) and the community. Adult Learning Teacher with Green Oaks School, Rachel Shaw says “the interaction with the shelter Pets of the Week and the interaction with staff has been wonderful for the students”. Students Nicholas and Erica look

Meet Lelah, Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Lelah is a two and a half year old female, Tabby that is already spayed, so when you adopt her, you can take her home the same day! She was surrendered by her previous owners on November 24, because of personal…

Arlington Police Department joins Baltimore (MD) Police Department in first-ever joint tweetalong across state linesThe Arlington Police Department is proud to announce the first-ever joint tweetalong between the Baltimore (MD) Police Department and APD. Tweetalongs have become a regular occurrence for APD over the past year. The first tweetalong occurred…

When the doors to an Arlington Convention Center ballroom opened this weekend, hundreds of children swarmed into the room. Some were urgently pulling parents along behind them and others scanned the hall in awe of seeing Santa, boxes of toys and police officers. More than 1200 children received an early

This is it. You only have a few days to enjoy the authentic Gluhwein, snap a photo with an Angel, or find a handcrafted German gift at second annual Arlington Christkindl Market near Rangers Ballpark. Don’t forget about the great German food. This year’s market closes Saturday, December 15 at 9 p. m. Christkindl markets are a…

Latricia Milligan was a natural born sprinter, but it wasn’t always easy.“My biggest challenge was running Varsity Track in the ninth grade at Houston’s Forest Brook High School,” the former track star said. “The older girls who didn’t make the varsity team always teased me about running against older, more experienced…

All signs point to a major traffic challenge for Arlington drivers next month when a Union Pacific track renewal project makes its way east from Fort Worth to Dallas. Drivers will be dealing with unprecedented detours and road closures in January for approximately eight days. The rail improvement project requires the simultaneous closure of

Are you looking for a loving and thoughtful Christmas present? Well, look no more. Come to Arlington Animal Services and meet “Jordan,” our current “Dog of the Week!” Jordan is a male, adult, Jack Russell Terrier Mix who wants nothing more than a home for the holidays! He is a

With freezing temperatures in the forecast, the City of Arlington wants residents to know what to do to be safe, and how to keep your pets safe. Preparing for Freezing Temperatures Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning device inside a home…

It’s finally official. With the stroke of a pen to sign his new contract during Thursday night’s Arlington ISD board meeting, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos can now say he’s the new Arlington school superintendent. Applause rang out through the Mac Brown Professional Development Center room once the board of trustees unanimously approved

Kids had a great time following the Christkindl Angel during the inaugural Children’s Lantern Parade held at the Arlington Christkindl Market near Rangers Ballpark. The beautiful fairy-like being — featuring blonde hair and angelic wings — was dressed in gold and white. View photos of the event

Arlington’s Christkindl is about authenticity and there’s nothing more authentic than the Christkindl Angel. In many European homes, it is the beautiful Christkindl Angel who arrives to decorate the tree and leave presents. It is tradition for children to be ushered out of the room before she arrives. After her

City leaders had a chance to see AgustaWestland’s latest helicopter take a demo flight this week over Arlington Municipal Airport. AgustaWestland is expanding its flight activities in the U. S. with the addition of the AW189, an eight-ton class twin-engine helicopter program following the AW609 Tilt Rotor. Robert LaBelle, Managing Director for…

Arlington Animal Services Teams Up with Iams® Home 4 the Holidays® and PetSmart Charities® to Help Find Homes & Feed Homeless AnimalsArlington Animal Services has teamed with thousands of animal organizations from around the world to participate in the annual Iams® Home 4 the Holidays® pet adoption campaign, founded by…

Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright may be best known for his iconic Fallingwater home built in rural Pennsylvania in 1935, but it was the design of the Samara house in 1954 that first defined his work as green. The Samara house, still occupied by the original owner in Indiana, was named…

Don’t miss Zu’s debut as Sandy at Theatre Arlington’s Production of Annie through December 16, 2012! Read the remarkable story of Zu, a wonderful and talented dog adopted from Arlington Animal Services, as told by Marketing Director of Theatre Arlington, Emmy Klein:“When Zu was adopted from Arlington Animal Services

When Class #52 of the Citizens Police Academy graduates Thursday night, Arlington will have more residents who are professionally trained to guide, inform and assist in community oriented policing efforts. Twenty-two adults and 13 high school students have successfully completed a program that provides instruction aimed at helping the public understand…

As the Homecoming parade prepared to march down the street, Mayor Robert Cluck unveiled a small surprise to University of Texas at Arlington President James D. Spaniolo. A street. The university requested a portion of Pecan Street which runs through College Park District be renamed Spaniolo Drive. The stretch is marked with…

Arlington received a 5th place national ranking for 2012 National Night Out among cities with more than 300,000 residents. News of the ranking was announced this week and the Arlington Police Department is very proud of this achievement as the only North Texas community to place in the top 5. Each…

The board of directors of the YMCA of Arlington is pleased to announce, after a nationwide search through the YMCA of the USA, that Robert E. Aguirre has accepted the position of president and CEO. Aguirre comes to Arlington from the YMCA of Abilene (TX) where he served as President and…

Four year old with fortitude, Katya saves up for a shelter pup Katya is synonymous with pure; pure of heart, and purely wanting a dog of her very own. Katya is starting out her life by setting goals and achieving them. About three months ago, Katya expressed an interest in adopting…

Meet KC!! The Arlington Animal Services Golden Paw of the Month!! KC is no lightweight when it comes to loving his owner, but allergies unfortunately dealt a knock-out blow to his previous living arrangement. He’s not ready to throw in the towel yet though, so why not give him another

Here’s a sad but true fact: Each year millions of working American families forgo valuable income when they fail to claim tax credits for which they qualify. Tax credits from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) provide a financial boost to families struggling to make…

Look at the most adorable girl in the world! Meet Leah, the current Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week!” You just cannot resist Leah with her brindle coloring and soulful, heart grabbing eyes. She would be a perfect Christmas addition to any family! Leah was out looking for a home,…

Meet Raven Claw (real name), the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Raven Claw is a ten pound, long-haired, Calico female who is both altered and micro-chipped, so she’s ready to come home with you today! Raven Claw was dropped off at the shelter because her owner was going…

Walking into Potager’s Café, you immediately get the sense that you are not at a traditional restaurant. The utensils, glasses and furniture are mismatched. The menu changes every week and you pay a “suggested” price for your food. The menu is as eclectic as the restaurant itself. Roasted sweet potato

Patricia Collier has never heard of an organized group walk in which she didn’t want to partake, so naturally she turned up Saturday at the Christkindl Market 10K/5K Volksmarch – all the way from her home in San Antonio. The morning before Collier was at a run/walk in Waxahachie, a Dallas…

Just as the sky grew dark, 6-year-old Dania Thompson spotted Santa Claus’ illuminated sleigh.“There he is,” the Arlington girl told her mom, Melissa, pointing her finger. “I see him.”The Thompsons were among the thousands who lined Abram Street in downtown Arlington on Saturday night to get a glimpse of Santa

As part of a series of beautification projects, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has been replacing older park entry signs as certain facilities are renovated or the existing signs deteriorate. Five signs were replaced in 2011, and an additional six signs are currently being installed at the following locations:…

Dr. Marcelo Cavazos is slated to become the next superintendent of the Arlington ISD. Cavazos, who has served as interim superintendent since June, will officially take the top post during a December 6 school board meeting. Cavazos will continue to lead the 64,380-student district, which is 42 percent Hispanic, 26 percent Anglo and

The December issue of On Call goes inside Cowboys Stadium for First Responder Appreciation Day. More than 600 first responders from across the state will be honored by the NFL and Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 2. Also in this issue, highlights from each Police District, news and calendar items. Read the On