Street closures at Browning and Glen Oaks are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am Saturday, March 9 and end no later than 7:00 pm Saturday, March 16. Browning Drive, between Rosewood Lane and Tucker Boulevard, will be closed to all traffic. Glen Oaks Drive, between Daniel Drive and Oleander Drive…

Energize life by attending the Arlington Boomer & Senior Expo on Thursday, March 7 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge. This one-day extravaganza will showcase the latest in information, resources, products and services for mature Arlington residents. Older adults, baby boomers, caregivers, families, persons with disabilities and professionals…

With a Sonoran gopher snake wrapped around his neck, 15-year-old Payton Culpepper reached into a white bag to show off his new treasure.“This is my pride,” said Culpepper, who is from the Abilene area. “It’s a green tree python.”Culpepper was among the thousands of reptile lovers who filled the Arlington…

“Do you want to come play?” My name is Nigel, and I am the Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week”. I was wandering around lost in the city when a nice person took me to the shelter so I could have a warm place to stay and food to…

Jelly Bean is an adult male who weighs around 10 pounds and is black and white in color. He is an outspoken fellow, and while his gruff voice and slightly rough appearance make him seem like a tough customer, he has proven to be just as sweet as his namesake.…

Have a question for Arlington police? Officers are standing by with answers. The Arlington Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in Texas offering live online chats with officers. Police say the system could save money and increase efficiency in patrol operations, because chat sessions could alleviate the need to send

Business leaders, city officials and stakeholders are in a quest to make Arlington a great place to live, work, learn and play. In a show of support, the Arlington City Council adopted “Building a Thriving Community” as a priority in its 2013 business plan. With a renewed focus on enhancing the…

For years, Keith Melton, Arlington’s public works and transportation director, has watched drivers use the wide center left turn lanes on Cooper Street for almost everything but turning.“They dive into it and they speed up, they slow down, they cross over. Pretty much everything except what it was intended for,”…

Largest Food Truck Festival in TexasA food truck phenomenon that’s captivated the nation is finally coming to Arlington this spring. Experience Arlington has teamed up with Texas Rangers Enterprises and U. S. Food Trucks to present the inaugural Texas Food Truckin’ Fest at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Set for April 26…

WHO: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor WHAT: Looking to fill 500 positions at Six Flags Hurricane HarborWHEN: Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. Sunday, March 3 from 11:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. WHERE: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s Harbor Center is located at 1800 E. Lamar Blvd. Additional Information: The best way

As part of the district’s Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow. strategic plan, the AISD is excited to announce the launch of a new service that will deliver important information to parents and employees via text messages. What do I need to do to make sure I get text messages from the AISD? Please…

If you have received a warrant notice or any unpaid traffic or parking tickets that you may have forgotten about, you are urged to take care of it before the week of March 2-10. That’s when the 2013 Great Texas Warrant Roundup begins. Arlington will join more than 250 law enforcement…

For all of the skills that astronaut and United States Navy Capt. Mark Kelly learned in the air, some of his biggest life lessons were learned on the ground. Through his mother, who became one of New Jersey’s first female police officers, and his wife, former United States congresswoman Gabrielle “Gabby”…

The mobile food truck trend is rolling into Arlington. On Tuesday the City Council discussed a pilot program to allow food trucks to do business in Arlington. Mobile food trucks are increasing in popularity, offering unique gourmet dishes that involve on-site food preparation.“This is an opportunity to bring a unique, fun…

“Let’s play fetch!” says Prince, the featured Dog of the Week for Arlington Animal Services. Prince is a male Terrier Pit Bull mix that is estimated to be about a year old, and weighs 53 pounds. He was found roaming the streets and brought to the Animal Services Center (ASC)…

Mayor’s Youth Commission and the APRD create 20-day challenge to combat negative peer pressureEvery year, the Arlington TX Mayor’s Youth Commission picks a theme to focus on in order to make a difference in the community. For 2013, the commission decided on: “SUPP” (Stand Up 2 Peer Pressure). THE CHALLENGE: For…

If you are interested in becoming a homeowner in Arlington, help is now available. Qualified homebuyers can participate in the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation’s Mortgage Credit Certificate program, also known as MCC. The Arlington Housing Finance Corporation’s MCC Program is a federal income tax credit designed to assist those who are…

Meet Garfield (real name), the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Garfield is an eleven pound adult male Tabby with beautiful orange and white fur. He thought his owners must have been playing a joke on him when they decided to move and went knock-knocking on the door to…

Who: City of Arlington Water UtilitiesWhat: New York Avenue ClosureWhen: February 20-March 3, 2013Where: New York Ave at Rutherford LaneWhy: Water & Sanitary Sewer RenewalBeginning Wednesday, February 20, New York Avenue will be closed at Rutherford Lane for pavement repair. Traffic shall use Brookhurst Lane and Baywood Lane as the alternate routes as…

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Vistasp M. Karbhari the sole finalist for the presidency of The University of Texas at Arlington. The Board announced Karbhari after interviewing candidates and considering recommendations of an advisory committee that reviewed nominations and applications for the position. The candidates recently…

Looks like Josh Hamilton has some thoughts about what makes a true baseball fan. The mercurial outfielder recently said there are true baseball fans in Texas, just not in the Dallas area. Ouch!Hamilton also said true baseball fans shouldn’t boo him when he returns to Arlington on April 5.[poll id=”3″]

Congratulations to Gina Watson Heitland, this week’s winner of the “I love Arlington Pic of the Week” contest on Facebook! Arlington is a family-friendly city and a great place to raise our kids. This photo of two fun-loving siblings takes us back to our playful childhoods. Not only do they…

Learn to dance. Take up art. Or even try gymnastics. Arlington’s Build-A-Dream Scholarship Program will accept applications 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation office, 717 Main Street. The scholarship program is designed to provide recreation opportunities for under-served Arlington families with children 4 months to 16 years old. To be…

ATC duo recognized by tennis’ governing body for dedication to youth tennis Teaching professional Lisa Osborn of Arlington Tennis Center has been selected to represent north and central Texas on the 10 and Under subcommittee for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Texas Section. Osborn, a top level teaching professional…

Many local government administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 18, for Presidents’ Day. Regular hours will resume at 8 a. m. Tuesday, February 19. Garbage and recycling pickups will occur in the city as scheduled. What’s CLOSED Monday, February 18 Arlington City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court All Public Library…

When it comes to philanthropy, most cities have their shining stars. Arlington has one, too. In fact this generous contributor infuses more than a million dollars a year into our community, and will do so for decades to come. As the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation celebrates its fifth anniversary, the impact of these

What says fun to you? Bird watching in River Legacy Park? What about re-discovering those Brothers Grimm classics you loved as a kid or catching a basketball game at College Park Center? It’s all waiting for you this weekend in Arlington!Brothers Grimm With a Twist Brothers Grimm fairy tales will…

Janet Delph has been a volunteer with the Arlington Police Department’s Victim Services Unit for some time. Janet is a fixture on Fridays in the office. She is very dependable and shows great compassion to the victims that she assists. Janet does anything from contacting victims, via the telephone, and…

PGA Professional brings more than 20 years of industry experience to Arlington GolfArlington Golf announced that Chad Williams has been named the PGA Head Golf Professional at Tierra Verde Golf Club. Williams brings more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry to Tierra Verde, including roles in tournament…

The University of Texas at Arlington Library has been awarded a collection of materials to help students, faculty, staff and supporters of the UT Arlington community learn about Muslim cultures in America and around the world. Fifteenth-century map by Piri Reis of the coastline of Andalusia and the city of…

Love Us on Facebook!We want you to share what you love about Arlington! Post pics on our I Love Arlington Facebook page that show off places and activities in our fine city. Each Tuesday we will select one of these pictures to feature on MyArlingtonTx. com. We welcome everyone’s creativity, but please…

Jessica Bryant is both a dog and a cat person, which is certainly manageable for her parents if it came to having both under the same roof. What isn’t necessarily acceptable in the Bryant household? Horses. Jessica would love to have one of those, too, but that’s where dad Stephen Bryant…

Adam and Lynna Paine had attended more than a few of these Guns ‘N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Games pitting Arlington Fire and Police departments in a good old-fashioned grudge match and remember the benefit recipients such as MDA and SafeHaven. Who knew one day Lynna would be at center ice…

Arlington will join more than 250 law enforcement jurisdictions from across Texas for the annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup, which begins Saturday, March 2 and runs through Sunday, March 10. The roundup is designed to target thousands of individuals with traffic, parking, city ordinance and penal code violations. This roundup is…

For the past 17 years, Native Americans across the region have trekked to UT-Arlington to celebrate a powerful connection to tradition in a social, personal and spiritual meeting: the pow wow. On Saturday, February 23 in the Bluebonnet Room at UT-Arlington, the Native American Student Association (NASA) will welcome students, faculty…

The last time Donna Livingston watched her Workman Junior High students participate in the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, they were mighty close to winning an award they didn’t particularly want to win. It’s called the Titanic Award, and judging from that name, it honors pretty much what you think it does:…

My name is Lucy Brown and I am the Arlington Animal Services, Cat of the Week! Yes, I am a fan favorite here at the shelter! I am an adult female Tabby, with white, brown and black beautiful markings on my fur and golden yellow eyes that are stunning. I…

A UT Arlington bioengineer has been awarded a $407,163 National Science Foundation Early Career Development grant to use light and sound to produce an accurate image of a patient’s deep tissue. Baohong Yuan, an assistant professor of bioengineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, said his process overcomes the challenge of getting…

Since GO Centers are usually tucked away in high school libraries or junior high counseling offices, that alone makes the new center at the East Arlington Library Branch stand out. The idea of having a center specializing in student career exploration, higher education and financial aid that is not housed…

My name is Romeo, and I am the Cat of the Week for Arlington Animal Services! Look at how gorgeous I am! I am a neutered male, approximately two years old, and I only weigh about eight pounds. The colors and fur pattern are unique on me, and my eyes

Ready…Set…Let’s play! Meet Bradley, a puppy that is happy about being selected as the Arlington Animal Services Dog of the Week! Bradley is a young, friendly pup with lots of energy. He is a Terrier/Pit Bull mix with a beautiful brown and black brindle coat. He is only a little…

During Thursday night’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to open the majority of AISD schools to transfers for students inside and outside the district’s attendance boundaries. The four elementaries with new attendance boundaries this year – Adams, Atherton, Hale and Johns – will be closed to

National Signing Day has come and gone, and now pundits are debating which Texas school had the top recruiting class. On Wednesday, several players from the Arlington area committed to college football programs all across the country. Here in North Texas, TCU landed three talented players from Arlington ISD. Overall, Arlington schools had

Tickets are still available to hear Mark Kelly, retired U. S. Navy captain, astronaut and best-selling author, discuss “Endeavoring to Build a Better America” in the next Maverick Speakers Series presentation. Kelly’s appearance will be February 19 at 7:30 p. m. in Texas Hall. His lecture will be followed by a Q&A and book…

You can check out traffic on Arlington streets any time of the day or night with a quick visit to one of our traffic webcams at MyArlingtonTx. com. The site, which was launched during last month’s rail renewal project, was such a hit we’ve decided to make it a permanent feature here. Check back

William Shakespeare fans are invited to the first round of the National Shakespeare Competition being held Saturday, February 9, from 10:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. at the Lake Arlington Branch, 4000 West Green Oaks Boulevard. The English-Speaking Union of the United States is hosting this competition for area high school students. Competitors

Sometimes they float. Sometimes they don’t. They’re cardboard boats, after all. Learn how to design, build and sail boats constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard during a FREE Boat Building School presented by the River Legacy Foundation on Saturday, Feb. 9. School hours are 10 a. m. to noon in the Arlington City Hall…

A University of Texas at Arlington English professor and his doctoral student have discovered a never-before published, handwritten manuscript by Jupiter Hammon, an 18th century slave from Long Island, N. Y., who many scholars consider one of the founders of early African-American literature. Jupiter Hammon, an 18th century slave on Long…

One of the nation’s best poets is ready to create a new generation of teen spoken word artists, right here in Arlington.“Slam Master” Mike Guinn is looking for junior high school students to join him Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Southeast Branch Library Community Room for a six-week poetry and performance workshop. The…

Festival Celebrates Black History, CultureBlacks of the past and present, famous and everyday, will be the focus on February 23 during a festival at the Arlington Public Library’s celebration commemorating Black History Month. The observance began as Negro History Week and was started in 1926 by a gifted scholar and educator…

Online registration for the Arlington Athletics department now availableThe City of Arlington’s Athletics Division has announced the launch of a new online registration process, which opened February 1, 2013 for all youth sports registrations. The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is excited to streamline the software for the beginning of spring…

Higher Education Servicing Corporation (“HESC”), in collaboration with the Arlington Public Library and with funding provided by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, will open its first of three library-based GO Centers at the East Arlington library located at 1624 New York Avenue on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Two additional GO Centers…

The February issue of On Call celebrates a new class of Arlington police officers. See the highlights from the Feb. 1 graduation ceremony. Also in this issue, police district highlights, calendar items, public safety news and more!Read the On Call newsletter. Like it. Print it. Share it.

Meet Bubba, the Arlington Animal Services Golden PAWS senior pet of the Month! Bubba is approximately eight years old, altered, and front declawed. His owners had to give up their beloved feline when their health took a turn for the worse, and now Bubba is looking for his second chance…

Matthew Harmon climbed onto a Yamaha speed boat and glanced around.“I’ll take this one,” joked Harmon, 12, of North Richland Hills, who spent much of his childhood on fishing boats. Harmon joined thousands of North Texans this weekend at the 2013 DFW International Boat Show at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The new

The University of Texas at Arlington enrolled an all-time record 33,806 students for the spring 2013 semester with continued growth driven by gains in business, nursing, engineering, science and social work compared with the same period last year. Overall, UT Arlington enrollment has increased almost 35 percent over the past five…

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…

Discounted outdoor and indoor wedding packages for flagship locations around the cityImagine the picture perfect wedding at sunset, with every detail planned to perfection – by someone else. Sound too good to be true? Not if you’re planning a wedding at one of the many scenic parks or indoor venues…

Boating on one of the area’s fine lakes can open a whole new world of fun and adventure. If you’re looking for the perfect sailboat, fishing boat or jet ski, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is the place to be this weekend. The ballpark is the site of the 2013 DFW International…