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…

The Arlington Public Library held a celebration on June 20 to recognize 17 hard-working students enrolled in Arlington Reads’ GED Program. These individuals began taking the class in January as a way of preparing for an upcoming GED test. All the hard work paid off; each member of the graduating…

UT Arlington had 57 student-athletes receive 2013 academic all-WAC honors in baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams, in addition to the academic all-WAC freshmen/transfer teams for all sports. The WAC had a total of 381 spring student-athletes were…

Start your engines!UT Arlington is hosting the annual Formula SAE Texas Autocross on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. The competition starts on Saturday with a traditional Formula SAE race course in the morning and an open course in the afternoon. On Sunday, the formula race runs in a true autocross…

As temperatures continue to rise in Arlington, so does the excitement level around the city. Hear some great music at the Levitt or Tierra Verde Golf Course, see professional boxers slug it out, or see the Texas Rangers take on a powerhouse team from the National League. June 29-30Free Concerts at…

Congratulations to Angelica Paul, winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week!Do you remember your first visit to Rangers Ballpark? No doubt this little guy is having a special day. It looks like they got to the game plenty early, and once they find their seats, it’s up again…

The time has finally come. Light Up Arlington is right around the corner! Join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department on the streets of downtown Arlington on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, from 6-11 p. m.“’Light Up Arlington’ is one of Arlington’s can’t-miss annual events,” Center Programs Manager Yvonne Falgout said. “The…

Stretching from one coast to the other, the old Bankhead Highway carved a direct path through the South and across Texas, connecting Arlington for the first time to the rest of the country. On Sunday, Arlington community members and dignitaries gathered near the old highway — at the southwest corner of…

Light Up Arlington – 6 p. m. Wednesday, July 3Light Up Arlington begins at 6 p. m. with music, vendors, carnival-style food, bounce houses, face painting and games set up along several city blocks in the Downtown/University District. This free event features a 21-minute enhanced music/fireworks show from atop City Hall, beginning…

Jennifer Nguyen fled communist Vietnam for the United States in 1975 with four kids, and not one above the age of six. She had no money, no belongings, few clothes and didn’t speak a word of English. How did she do it without her husband, a soldier in the South…

Good Day! My name is “Carl” and word around town is that I was chosen to be Arlington Animal Services’ Dog of the Week! I knew dressing up like the “dapper” young man that I am would surely get me noticed. After all, there must be a family out there…

Mason is a two year old grey and white male Tabby who weighs approximately eleven pounds. We’re not sure of Mason’s living situation prior to his arrival at the Animal Services’ Center, but while his history may be a mystery, it’s no secret that he’s one awesome cat! Mason is…

The website for the Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, debuted Monday for people waiting to catch the City of Arlington’s new bus service scheduled to launch Aug. 19. Here’s a link to the website: www. ridethemax. com. It includes ticket information, maps and other details for planning a trip throughout the Metroplex. Easy-to-read timetables…

Arlington Police Officer Quan Nguyen recently traveled with his family to Colorado to present his personal hero with an honorary life-saving award for rescuing his sister 20 years ago. Officer Nguyen, who was a young boy in 1993, watched as a Colorado police office pulled his sister from a neighbor’s…

As a way of eliminating breeding sites for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile Virus (WNV), the City of Arlington, in conjunction with a private contractor, is continuing its prevention efforts by aggressively trapping, testing and larviciding in strategic locations. At press time, there are no reports of any positive human…

Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion for Performing ArtsCatch some of the great artists performing during the Summer Music Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington. Grab your lawn chairs, bring the food and coolers, and enjoy a night under the stars. All concerts are FREE to the public. Friday: Sarah…

Congratulations to Chip Mattila, winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week! This week’s winning pic is of one of Arlington’s more unique residents – an albino squirrel who lives at Randol Mill Park. According to Chip Mattilla, many people have seen this albino squirrel playing in the park. He has…

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…

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…

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…

CBRE awarded exclusive leasing assignmentExeter Property Group has broken ground on Arlington Commerce Center Building C, a state-of-the-art 821,502 square foot distribution facility in Arlington, Texas. CBRE has been awarded the leasing assignment on the speculative project, which will be delivered in January 2014.“We feel the time is right. Ten…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Arlington Animal Services Department is proud to recognize Robert (Bob) Meister for being the May 2013 Volunteer of the Month. Our staff members know Bob is an amazing volunteer, one who is always ready and willing to assist the animal shelter with any duties requested. His consistency and dedication to the…

Charlotte Jones Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Office for the Dallas Cowboys, wears many hats, but it’s her work with the Salvation Army that brings a smile to her face. Earlier this week, Anderson – who is the National Advisory Board Chair for the Salvation Army – led a…

Arlington Water Utilities has received a report of an individual impersonating a City of Arlington employee in an attempt to collect outstanding water bills over the phone. The call is likely a phone scam that uses scare tactics to compel individuals into giving out credit card or bank account numbers. As…

June 14-16Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion for Performing ArtsPeople can’t stop talking about the dynamic artists performing at the Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington. If you haven’t made it to the Levitt, don’t worry. More great shows are scheduled for this weekend, so grab your lawn chairs, bring the food…

Come see the Dirt Doctor at Arlington City Hall on Saturday, June 15, from 9;00 a. m. to noon, and enjoy tours and demonstrations about smart landscaping for water conservation and natural beauty. Howard Garrett is popularly known as The Dirt Doctor through his books, website and nationally syndicated radio talk…

A public meeting will be held at Arlington City Hall tonight at 6:30 p. m. to solicit public input regarding improvements to Julia Burgen Park. Improvements would include demolition, grading and turf establishment of the area between Park Row and Collin Streets.“The purpose of the meeting is to review the conceptual…

Congratulations to Ester Trevino, winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week!Youth from all over Arlington are ecstatic that school is out and summer break has finally started. This pic of happy kids racing out of the building on the last day of school brings back memories of the…

It was a chance of a lifetime for the 70 kids enjoying free airplane rides during Saturday’s Young Eagles Flight Rally sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 34 at Arlington Municipal Airport. Smiling youngsters came from around the Metroplex to learn about careers in aviation, including how to become…

Congratulations to Kathleen “Kathi” Mulkerin for being nominated as Arlington’s City-Wide Volunteer of the Month by Sgt. Curtis Petties of the Arlington Police Department. Kathi moved to Arlington from Pennsylvania in 1993 and began volunteering with the police department on May 10, 1994. Each month, she spends nearly 100 hours working…

Prepare to be dazzled by the great acrobats, jugglers, clowns and aerialists of Lone Star Circus during its June 19 engagement at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington. Enjoy amazing feats of physical prowess, acrobatic agility and captivating contortion. Under the creation direction of eighth-generation circus artist, Fanny Kerwich, Lone Star…

The Arlington Police Department Media Office has won a 2013 Best of Texas Award from the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes the department’s innovative use of social media and the news program Inside APD. The award was presented June 9 in Austin during the Government Technology Conference. Produced entirely…

My name is Ellie, and I am the Arlington Animal Services’ Cat of the Week! I was brought into the shelter on May 25 as a stray. I was found on a busy street. My owners never came looking for me, so now I am looking for a new home…

Meet Spot, the Arlington Animal Services’ Dog of the Week! Spot is a nine month old, thirteen pound Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix. His owners dropped him off because they felt that they had too many animals to take care of and they couldn’t give him the attention that he deserved. He…

There are do-it-yourselfers and extreme home makeovers. Then there’s the Trinity Habitat for Humanity home at 2116 Foxcroft Lane in Arlington where 24 General Motors Assembly Plant employees are ripping out cabinets, smashing through walls and pounding floor tile to smithereens. Day one of construction of this Habitat for Humanity rebuild…

With more than 33,000 students and over 400 acres, the University of Texas at Arlington campus operates much like its own city. About 10,000 students live on or within five miles of campus, and a steady stream of speakers, entertainers and musicians regularly visit UTA. Sso, the university’s police department is…

He had a Kindle Cloud Reader to sell and figured online would be the best way to do it. It wasn’t. The “buyers” weren’t interested in buying at all once they met face to face. They were interested in robbing him, which they did, by snatching the goods and dashing…

A sweeping revitalization of the New York Avenue corridor could feature a retro 1950s theme mixed with international flair, tree-lined sidewalks and a walkable, urban design. These were among the ideas laid out by consultants and city leaders during a public meeting Saturday addressing the future of the east Arlington corridor.“This…

An emphasis on trails and nature areas will dominate the improvements to two Arlington park developments this summer.Upgrades to the Southwest Nature Preserve and Bowman Branch Linear Park, both located in south Arlington, will allow more access into rugged locations designed to help residents relax and decompress during their recreational…

Online shopping may be a faster way to buy and sell items, but law enforcement officials from three police agencies have come together to remind the public to beware of robbery schemes.“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true,” said Sergeant Donald Fulbright with the APD…

The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Nursing, a leader in using technology to enhance education, has been named a Bronze Winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards, a national competition for video production. UT Arlington’s winning entry was in the Internet/Online Video – Editing category. The instructional video on…

The City of Arlington met with bond rating agencies in the last few weeks, and Standard and Poor’s upgraded the City’s General Obligation debt and the City’s Water and Wastewater bonds to the highest rating possible – AAA. The City’s bond ratings have been improving steadily in recent years, as the…

With the weekend nearing, here are MyArlingtonTx. com’s picks for the best activities around Arlington, from free flights at Arlington Municipal Airport to a mobile pet adoption at a local PetSmart®. June 7-9Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion for Performing ArtsDowntown Arlington is going to be buzzing again this weekend as Levitt Pavilion’s center…

Congratulations to Peyton Randall winner of the “I Love Arlington” pic of the week!This week’s theme was “Favorite Places” and these stylin’ little Randall girls are picture perfect in this shot taken at Randol Mill Park. We love the sassy super model pose the elder has struck – almost as if to…

When Pearl Wade managed the first Arlington Library collection, it was housed in the old Farmer’s National Bank Building. It was in the lobby, stuck in the corner, in the back. Citizens could check out books as long as it was a Wednesday or Saturday, and in the afternoon. Wonder what…

On May 8, 2013, the City of Arlington received two Brownfields Assessment grants totaling $400,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support redevelopment efforts, becoming the only Texas municipality to receive funds this grant cycle.“It’s important that we continue to focus on redevelopment opportunities as the City nears build-out,…

Arlington area youth ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, June 8, from 8:30 a. m. to 2:00 p. m., as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 34 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Arlington Municipal Airport, 5000 South Collins Street. The rally is part of the…

The Arlington Police Department worked diligently overnight fielding tips, tracking investigative leads, and searching for the suspect wanted for the death of Leona Faye Swafford, 83, of Arlington. In neighborhoods, officers continue to distribute flyers, containing a composite drawing of what the suspect might look like. It is very important for…

School is almost out, and the June issue of the On Call Police/Community newsletter reports on the success of a program that gave teens a safe place to hang out after school. Also in this issue, crime prevention highlights from each Police district, calendar items, important heat safety tips inside vehicles…

School is almost out, and the June issue of the On Call Police/Community newsletter reports on the success of a program that gave teens a safe place to hang out after school. Also in this issue, crime prevention highlights from each Police district, calendar items, important heat safety tips inside vehicles…

Registration is now open for the Arlington 2-Man Team Championship at Tierra Verde Golf Club on June 29-30. TOURNAMENT INFO: Two Player Best Ball (Four-Ball Stroke Play). The price is $150 per player / $300 per team. Flights and prizes will be determined based on number of entries. There will be…

Three-plus years of research, discussions and meetings paid off for residents that live in the Heart of Arlington Neighborhood Association (HANA) area after Arlington City Council approved its Neighborhood Action Plan on May 21. With the approval, the 128-page document created by residents became official City policy for development in HANA…

Arlington Animal Services’ is proud to announce “Hershey” as the Dog of the Week. Hershey is a friendly female Labrador Retriever mix who is approximately one year old. She is a lovable girl who likes to play fetch and give lots of doggie hugs and kisses. Hershey appears dog friendly, and…

Meet Fuzzy, the Arlington Animal Services’ Golden PAWS Pet of the Month! Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, but this Fuzzy is quite fluffy and her long fur is irresistible when it comes to petting this friendly girl! She’s seven years old and isn’t all fluff at seventeen pounds, but while she…

Meet Ava, the Arlington Animal Services’ Center Cat of the Week! Ava is a gorgeous grey and white, shorthair female that is already spayed! She is approximately two years old and weighs nine pounds. Ava has been ultra friendly from the day she arrived at the shelter. At one time,…