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Arlington Water Utilities Wins Statewide Award
The accolades keep pouring in for Arlington Water Utilities. The department recently received the 2013 workforce development award from the Texas Section of the American Water Works Association (TAWWA) during the recent Texas Water Conference in Galveston. Arlington Water Utilities partnered with Arlington ISD in 2011 to develop a work study program that would introduce [...]
Intersection Temporarily Closed After Fatal Accident
The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning. At about 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, a SUV traveling northbound on Fielder Road entered the intersection and struck a car that had been in the southbound lanes and was turning left across the northbound lanes of traffic. The SUV and [...]
City Extends Innovative Partnership That Provides Additional Revenue
The City of Arlington signed a three-year contract to continue the PowerUp Arlington revenue enhancement program with hometown retail electric provider Texas Power. The innovative initiative offers residents competitive and reliable electricity service, while the City receives a portion of the proceeds at no extra cost to Arlington citizens. History of PowerUp The PowerUp program [...]
Flood Safety Awareness Week: After a Flood
Wait until it is safe to return. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local television and radio stations. Do not return to flooded areas until authorities indicate it is safe to do so. Do not visit disaster areas following a flood. Your presence may hamper urgent emergency response and rescue operations. Travel with care. Follow recommended [...]
Flood Safety Awareness Week: During a Flood
Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www.weather.gov. Don’t drive unless you have to. If you must drive, travel with care. Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel. Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee. Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue or other emergency [...]
Flood Safety Awareness Week: When Flooding Is Forecast
Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www.weather.gov. If a flash flood warning is issued for your area: Climb to safety immediately. Flash floods develop quickly. Do not wait until you see rising water. Get out of low areas subject to flooding. If driving, do [...]
National Flood Safety Awareness Week Begins March 18
With National Flood Safety Awareness Week running March 18-22, the City of Arlington is reminding all residents to educate themselves on what to do in the event of a flood situation.The City of Arlington participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes federal-backed flood insurance available for all eligible buildings, whether they are [...]
Texas 360 Ramp to Interstate 20 Closing for Bridge Work
Driving between Arlington and Dallas will be just a tad trickier for motorists during the next couple of nights. The southbound Texas 360 ramp to eastbound Interstate 20 will be closed Wednesday and Thursday night beginning at 8 p.m. for bridge maintenance. The Cummins Street bridge that crosses over Texas 360 also will be closed. [...]
River Rock Circle Project is a Thing of Beauty, Naturally
A project to restore eroded banks located near a northeast Arlington neighborhood is now complete. In January 2012, the Water Utilities and Public Works departments began a streambank stabilization project – using a more natural solution – to address serious erosion near a manhole and 27” sanitary sewer line located in a tributary to the [...]
Road to Six Flags Drive Closed For Road Work
Road to Six Flags Drive from Ballpark Way to Six Flags Drive will be closed for road work January 7, 2013 until March 2, 2013. Please find alternate routes during this time. View map as PDF.
Texas SkyScreamer Unveiled at Six Flags Over Texas
West Nile Virus – Fight the Bite!
Texas Heat Requires Extra Safety Inside Vehicles
Clean, Drain, and Dry this Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Closings and City Service Schedules