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UT Arlington, Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Gerlich Agree on Contract Extension
Residents Shave Off Their Hair to Raise Awareness, Money for Pediatric Cancer
Grammy-Award Winning Singer B.J. Thomas Finds Happiness in Arlington
2nd Annual Viridian Bioblitz Set for May 20-21
Sales Tax Holiday on Emergency Preparedness Supplies This Weekend
‘Watch UR BAC’ Program Focuses on Impaired Driving Education and Prevention
Pets of the Week – Meet Empress & Rascal
UTA Professors Awarded Fellowships in Prestigious UT System Academy
Traffic Update: Lamar Boulevard/Ave H Lane Closures Announced for I-30/SH 360 Interchange
Enter to Win a Composting Startup Kit at Upcoming Backyard Composting Classes
UTA All-Sports Banquet Tickets Now on Sale
Be Flood Aware!
Michigan State’s Aerial Powers Headlines Wings 2016 Draft
Police Department Publishes 2015 Annual Report
Section of Overhill Drive to Close Until January for Abram Street Rebuild Project
Pledge to ‘Doo the Right Thing’ and Enter Your Pup in a Calendar Contest
Dallas Opera to Present Free Simulcast of ‘Show Boat’ at AT&T Stadium
Abram Street Closures Scheduled for GM Pedestrian Bridge Construction
Arlington Weekend Buzz: April 14-17, 2016
On the Clock: Maintaining Arlington’s Award-Winning Water Quality
UTA Spotlight: Organization Balances Stress with Deep Thinking
Sections of Green Oaks Boulevard, Little Road Scheduled for Repair
Free Arlington Golf Demo Day Set for Saturday
UTA Spotlight: Exhibit Dives Into UT Arlington’s History
GM, Arlington Commons Receive Top Honors at ‘Dallas Business Journal’ Awards Banquet
Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Aims to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
Straumann, Global Leader in Dental Prosthetics, Doubles Its Arlington Production Site
Backstage Arlington Journeys Back in Time to the Origins of Rock Music
City of Arlington Hosts Fair Housing Symposium
Junior League of Arlington’s Spring Fling on the Green Set for May 13
Street Closures Set in Downtown Arlington Next Month for 101 Center Project Infrastructure
April 2016 Student-Athlete of the Month: Eric Walker
Arlington Weekend Buzz: April 28-May 1, 2016
Dallas Wings Ready for Start of Inaugural Season in Arlington
Early Voting Runs Through May 3
Federal Grants Help Improve Housing, Other Opportunities for Low-to-Moderate Income Residents
Volunteers Needed to Serve on Arlington Boards, Commissions3
Put Technology to Work: Public Library Program Increases Teen Digital Literacy
East Main Street Arts & Music Festival Launches May 7
Pets of the Week – Meet Delilah & Tali
Celebrate Literacy at Dia!
City Urges Boaters to Help Prevent Introduction of Invasive Plants in Lake Arlington
Fun and Sun Aplenty at 27th Annual River Legacy Cardboard Boat Regatta
Lone Star Half Marathon and Mayor’s 5K Draws About 700 Participants This Year
Annual Health and Wellness Fair Includes Free Screenings, Fitness Demonstrations
Food Truck Fridays Lunch Series Returns This Week to Levitt Pavilion
German Shepherd is Latest Family Pet Saved Thanks to Fire Department’s Pet Oxygen Masks
Chamber of Commerce Announces Small Business of the Year Recipients
Dallas Cowboys Host Free NFL Draft Parties at AT&T Stadium April 28-30
Arlington Skate Parks Offer Features for Skaters of all Ages, Skill Levels
Water Gun Battle Aims to Set World Record, Raise Money for Military Veteran Charity
Arlington Parks and Recreation Announces New Camp Viridian
Arlington Weekend Buzz: April 22-24, 2016
Traffic Update: Johnson Creek Bridge on Abram Street Closed for Reconstruction from May to January
Arlington Excited to Help Make Dreams Come True for Filmmakers
UT Arlington’s Lady Movin’ Mavs are National Champs
Texas Rangers Women’s Club Pitches in to Keep Arlington Beautiful
River Legacy’s 27th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta Makes a Splash Saturday
March 2016 Arlington Police Community Newsletter Available
Volunteers Lend Big Hand to Arlington through UTA ‘Big Event’ Program
AISD Breaks Ground on Career and Technical Center
Pets of the Week – Meet Sophie & Furr Ball
RECAP: 2016 Arlington Bass Classic
Cooper Street Nighttime Lane Closures Expected
Need Assistance with Home Repairs? Housing Rehabilitation Program May Be Able to Help
Public Feedback Sought for Proposed Lynn Creek Trail Extension
Symposium Aims to Promote Fair Housing Choice
UTA Spotlight: Organization Helps Students Relieve Stress Through Meditation
Ironman heart transplant recipient, renowned sports cardiologist speak at UTA
Former Arlington High School Athlete Heading to Olympics Again
Arlington, Dalworthington Gardens Celebrate Drinking Water Sales Agreement
Arlington Students, Teacher Embrace City Efforts to Promote Animal Awareness
City, Mansfield ISD Celebrate Completion of $18 Million Tri-Schools Road Project
WrestleMania 32 in Arlington Continues to Smash Records
TRUE Talk Event Aims to Help Teens Make Informed Decisions Regarding Their Futures
Several New Lane Closures Announced for Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project
Arlington Prominently Showcased in ‘REDNews’ Magazine
Arlington Weekend Buzz: April 7-10, 2016
Global Youth Service Day is April 16
‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ Litter Campaign Celebrates 30 Years
Volunteers Clean Up 171 Bags of Trash From Lake Arlington
Outdoor Siren Test Scheduled for Noon Today
Families Play Games, Enjoy Stories at Arlington Public Library Teddy Bear Carnival
New Show ‘Dream Builders’ Puts Arlington Kids Front and Center
Arlington Tennis Center to Host Free Block Party and Carnival
Library Invites Community to Help Build the Dream
Texas Rangers Home Opener A Smash Hit With Fans
UTA Spotlight: International Students, a Scholarship Pageant and Safe Relationships
Arlington Fire Stations ‘Go Blue’ for Autism Awareness in April
Pets of the Week – Meet Dixie & Scooter
April 9 Events Commemorate Arlington Downs, Bankhead Highway and Top O’ Hill Terrace
Fans From Around the World Come to Arlington for WrestleMania 32
Arlington Releases 2015 Annual Report
Community Welcomes a New Class of Mentoring Arlington Youth Students
Job Fair Set For April 5 at Arlington Convention Center
April 2016 Volunteer of the Month: Dale Cardwell
UTA’s Lady Movin’ Mavs Win First National Championship
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