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Parents Encouraged toTake 25 Minutes To Talk Safety With Children
A lot can happen in 25 minutes – a quick workout, cleaning a room, or preparing an easy meal. Parents can also take that same 25 minutes to talk with their children about safety, said the Arlington Police Department. In honor of National Missing Children’s Day, APD and the Arlington Independent School District joins the [...]
Free Boat Inspection Program at Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington boaters can have their vessels inspected free of charge. The Dive/Swift Water Rescue Team of the Arlington Fire Department in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand to inspect boats from 8 a.m. to Noon at Richard Simpson Park Boat Ramp at Lake Arlington on the following dates in [...]
AT&T Telephone Outages Restored in Southeast Arlington
The City of Arlington was notified around 5:45 a.m. today about AT&T cellular and landline telephone outages in southeast Arlington. The affected area included a geographical boundary from the southeast City limits, west to Park Springs Blvd. and north to Timberview Drive. Multiple City Departments mobilized very quickly to work with the telephone provider to [...]
Arlington Promotes Flood Safety Awareness Week
Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and, at times, deadly. Floods are the most frequent and costly natural disaster in the United States. Advanced planning can help protect lives and minimize property losses due to flooding. With the spring approaching, Arlington is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric [...]
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery March 10
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Moving clocks forward one hour means an increase in daylight hours through the fall. It also means it’s time to not only change your clock, but your smoke detector batteries. “Smoke detectors help save lives,” said Stephen Lea, assistant fire marshal. “We suggest making it a tradition that [...]
DWI Education and Enforcement Combine to Stop Impaired Driving
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 exceed the cost [...]
City Hosting Free Bike Safety Class in November to Instill Confidence in Cyclists
Arlington’s Community Development and Planning Department is providing a free bike safety class this November as part of the educational component of the Hike and Bike Plan after receiving a grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation in 2011. The first classes this year went well, according to Graduate Planner Christina Sebastian. “The participants that came [...]
East Arlington Renewal Celebrates Three Decades
Thirty years is a lot of time as neighbors collectively working to renew their corner of the world. On October 4, people gathered at the East Arlington Police Service Center to congratulate East Arlington Renewal on 30 years of neighborhood progress. In October 1982, neighbors concerned about the appearance of their neighborhood, joined together for a [...]
Suspects Sought in Grocery Store Wallet Thefts
The Arlington Police Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying three suspected thieves, who have been targeting shoppers at grocery stores. Over the past month, the Arlington Police Department has received reports in approximately a dozen cases where three suspects – a woman and two men – are believed to have stolen wallets [...]
Join Us for National Night Out on October 2
Remember the 4 Ds during National Night Out! Neighborhoods across our city are getting ready for National Night Out! On Tuesday, October 2, residents will host neighborhood block parties and fun outdoor activities designed to bring neighbors together to talk about crime prevention and safety. When the porch lights come on, Arlington will unite to [...]
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