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Lone Star Circus Takes Over Levitt Pavilion
You only have one more chance to see the award-winning Lone Star Circus perform at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington. Hundreds of people — both young and old — enjoyed the brightness of the sun and the amazing performers during an early morning performance at the Levitt. This evening’s 7:30 p.m. show again will feature great acrobats, [...]
Cowboys Stadium is the Big Reward for Good Grades
When officers signed up to mentor students, they had a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the classroom and take geographic policing to a new level in the East Police District. In classrooms at Thornton Elementary, officers worked to build trust with students. As mentors, they formed new bonds with teachers, administrators, counselors [...]
Municipal Court Adds New Online Payment Option
Arlington drivers tasked with taking care of a traffic ticket now have easier access to the Arlington Municipal Court in the form of a new online payment option available via the Court’s website. The system has long provided online options to pay the fines associated with warrants and convictions, but a request for deferred disposition [...]
Final Vote In: MAX Is Ready to Roll
If you work in downtown Arlington, need to get to the airport or want to catch a Dallas Mavericks game, Metro ArlingtonXpress will soon allow you to get there. Thanks to Monday’s vote by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, the new Metro ArlingtonXpress – or MAX – is ready to begin service August 19. The venture [...]
A First for Arlington: City Hosts National Small Business Week Event
North Texas entrepreneurs and business leaders from the region and across the nation are meeting today at the Arlington Convention Center for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Small Business Week one-day event, which offers tips, tools and trainings for small businesses to start, succeed and grow. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of National [...]
Sales Tax Holiday Moves to August 9-11
The annual sales tax holiday, which is a great time for parents to save money on clothing and school supplies, has been moved ahead a week by the Texas Legislature. This year’s event runs August 9-11. During the tax-free weekend, shoppers catch a break from state and local sales taxes on most clothing, footwear, [...]
Cat of the Week – Meet Jordan
Hello, my name is Jordan, and I am the Animal Services’ Center’s Cat of the Week! I am a sleek, solid black, male adult cat about three years old, and I weigh eight pounds. I am already neutered, so you can take me home with you today! I came into the shelter on June 6, [...]
Dog of the Week – Meet Quincy
Arlington Animal Services’ would like to introduce the Dog of the Week, “Quincy”. Dressed in his Sunday best, this handsome male Labrador Retriever mix is looking for a family to call his own. Quincy is considered to be a medium sized dog weighing approximately 50 pounds, and he is estimated to be around two years [...]
Vandalism at Allen Saxe Park
The Arlington Parks & Recreation Department is asking for the public’s help in trying to find the suspect(s) responsible for vandalizing some play equipment at Allen Saxe Park. Nessie, the department’s beloved dragon, was recently damaged, with the vandals removing the dragon’s head. The damage is estimated to cost $5,000. If you have any information regarding the suspect(s) or [...]
Arlington Parks Seeking a Sculptor
The City of Arlington is looking for a talented artist/sculptor to design the first piece of art for the new sculpture trail in the Entertainment District. The themed sculpture trail, which stretches from Richard Greene Linear Park to Robert Cluck Linear Park, is expected to be a tourist destination for art and sports fans alike. A ”Request for Qualification” is [...]
“I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week
Lone Star Circus Takes Over Levitt Pavilion
Cowboys Stadium is the Big Reward for Good Grades
Municipal Court Adds New Online Payment Option
$20 Million Industrial Project Coming to Arlington