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Clean, Drain, and Dry this Memorial Day Weekend
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking anyone transporting a vessel that has been used on Lakes Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lavon or Lewisville to another water body to take the following precautions: Clean all vegetation, mud, algae and other debris from the boat and trailer. Drain all water from the motor as well as the [...]
At City-Wide Garage Sale, Bargain Hunters Search for Hidden Treasures
Anna Ramirez sorted through tables of baby clothes, women’s dresses and kitchen ware, on a mission to find a bargain. “I love shopping, and this is a guilt-free way of doing it,” said Ramirez, her arms overflowing with clothes. “You never know what you’ll find.” Ramirez was among the hundreds who browsed the goods at [...]
Ventana Grille to Host “Paella Night”
Arlington’s award-winning restaurant Ventana Grille, known for its affordable savory fare and unique dining events, will host “Paella Night” on Sat., May 25, 2013, from 5-9 p.m. The event is the second of four in the 2013 “Paella Series”, hosted by Chef Luigi Cinelli at Ventana Grille. Dinner guests won’t want to miss this month’s [...]
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Arlington Parks & Recreation Department Begins Renovations at Pirie Park
Earlier this week, construction began at Pirie Park in north Arlington. The park is currently being renovated to improve playground conditions and equipment. During the construction, Pirie Park will be closed to park-goers. A new 6-foot-wide concrete trail loop with wheelchair access from the street will be part of the new playground equipment which is [...]
Picture Our Parks Survey Closes May 19!
The City of Arlington wants to hear from you! We are currently in the process of updating Arlington’s Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, and would like your feedback on parks and recreation facilities and services. It should take less than 10 minutes to provide your valuable input. The final question is open-ended for your detailed [...]
City-Wide Garage Sale is May 18
Spring cleaning is in the air! Clean out your closets and come sell your stuff at our City-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 7am-3pm. The garage sale will take place at Meadowbrook Recreation Center, 1400 Dugan St., 76010, and feature both indoor and outdoor booth rentals. Booth rental fees start as low as [...]
Arlington Among 217 “Playful City USA” Communities
With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns, including Arlington, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to give children the childhood they deserve by providing ample opportunities for play. This is the sixth consecutive year Arlington has made [...]
Arlington Golf to Host Demo Day This Saturday
In the market for a new driver or iron set, but tired of “testing it out” by hitting it into a net five yards away at the big box retailers? Come to our FREE Arlington Golf Demo Day on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Tierra Verde Golf Club. We will [...]
Arlington Tennis Center to Host USTA Block Party
Join the USTA (United States Tennis Association) in celebrating May as National Tennis Month. The Sixth Annual Arlington USTA Block Party will be held at the Arlington Tennis Center on Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 1-4 p.m. “The USTA Block Party is one of our most exciting events of the year, and it has grown [...]
2013 Cardboard Boat Regatta a Splashy Blast
Mackey McElfresh was a picture of cool during the 24th River Legacy Foundation Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, arriving at Hurricane Harbor early, setting up well ahead of time, and making sure he and his Ashworth Elementary teammates were ready. It wasn’t until they actually placed the boat in the water did the fifth-grader ask, [...]
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