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Homeless Rate Drops in
Tarrant County |
 The
number of unsheltered residents in
Tarrant County has dropped 10
percent, according to a report from
the 2009 Homeless Count. That's good
news to the cities working with
Tarrant County to address the plight
of the homeless. The number of
unsheltered residents decreased from
2,421 in 2008 to 2,181 in 2009.
Arlington saw a decrease as well
from 322 in 2008 to 310 in
2009. "These numbers show us that
Arlington is heading in the right
direction with the adoption of our
10-year initiative to end chronic
homelessness," said Community
Services Assistant Director David
Zappasodi. He praised volunteers who
came out on the cold brisk night in
January to help with the count.
Full story.
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Youth Spotlight: Meet Sameen Ali
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 Sameen
Ali has a mantra: Work hard. Strive for
your personal best. Pursue your
pleasures. It's worked quite well so
far. Sameen is four months shy of
calling herself a high school graduate
of Juan Seguin High School, ranking
seventh in her class. She recently
completed a four-week internship with
the City of Arlington as a Richard
Greene Scholar, a high school program
where students get a glimpse of
Arlington institutions.
Read her story.
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Reinvigorating Neighborhoods
Matching Grant Program Has $$$$
Available
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The Neighborhood Matching Grants
Program continues to help residents
enhance the quality of their
neighborhoods. A maximum of $10,000 in
City of Arlington funds to be matched
equally by a private source of funds,
donated funds, labor and or in-kind
contributions is now available. Grant
application and details are on the City
of Arlington web site at
www.arlingtontx.gov/asni/matchinggrants.html
Coming March 1:
E-Arlington takes readers to Randol
Mill Park Estates where neighbors used
their $10,000 grant to enhance their
neighborhood's gateway. |
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The Police Department's
New Look |
 Arlington
police have a new look. A new fleet of
midnight blue Dodge Chargers with white
doors and the City of Arlington logo
emblazoned on the side are being worked
into circulation. Four of the new squad
cars rolled out Feb. 6 with more being
phased in as older ones are removed from
use. Soon, you'll see Chevrolet Tahoes,
driven by supervisors, K-9 and tactical
units. The new look is part of the
Police Department's re-branding
initiative, which will also include
new uniform patches with the city logo.
See more photos by clicking
here.
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Did You Know?
Time to File for City
Council Seats, Mayor
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Are you interested in serving your
city as a council member or mayor?
The filing period continues
through 5 p.m. Monday, March 9.
Arlington voters this spring will be
electing council representatives for
single-member districts 3, 4 and 5.
Voters citywide will also be voting
for a mayor and a council
representative for at-large District
8. Qualifications and candidate
information can be found on the
City's website or call the City
Secretary's Office at 817-459-6186,
or e-mail at Karen.Barlar@arlingtontx.gov.
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How Can I Get E-Arlington? |
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E-Arlington is a
bi-monthly electronic newsletter especially
for Arlington residents. Watch for it on the
1st and 15th in your e-mail box. Missed an
issue? Read it on the web. E-Arlington
is produced by the City of Arlington Office
of Communication. Click
here to subscribe. |
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LOOKING AHEAD
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 City
Hall, City Tower and many government
offices will be closed Monday,
Feb. 16, for President's Day.
Expect regularly scheduled recycling and
garbage pickup in Arlington.
Enjoy
a fun evening of entertainment at the
Senior Variety Show at 6:30
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at
Arlington Senior Recreation
Center-Eunice.
Deputy
Mayor Pro-Tempore Kathryn Wilemon will
hold a District 4 Town Hall Meeting at
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19,
at the Fire Training Center, 5501 Ron
McAndrew Drive. Topic is Arlington
tourism.
The
Texas Rangers will hold a Job Fair from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on two
Saturdays, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28,
at the Ballpark in Arlington, 1000
Ballpark Way. Click
here to see flyer.
Council
Member Robert Rivera will host a
District 3 Town Hall Meeting at
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
24, at the Southeast Branch
Library. The meeting will be co-hosted
with District 8 At-Large Council Member
Gene Patrick. The topic is Public
Safety.
Law
enforcement agencies throughout the
state are gearing up for the
Great Texas Warrant Roundup,
which begins March 7.
Pay your fines.
Click here for more details.
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TOP BANNER PHOTO |
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George Washington's birthday is Feb. 22.
Abraham Lincoln's birthday was Feb. 12.
Both are celebrated as part of a U.S.
federal holiday observed on the third
Monday of February. The flags at City
Hall are flown at half-staff. Happy
Presidents Day!
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ARLINGTON TRAFFIC |
 Did
you observe a malfunctioning street light or
school zone light? Did you see a pothole on
your street? Let us know about it. Online
reporting is fast at ArlingtonStreets.com. |
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NEW ON THE WEB ... |
New
icons on the City of Arlington home page
have been added to help connect web users
to City services much faster. Check it out.
Visit arlingtontx.gov. |
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