Major record labels have capitalized on iTunes to maintain the same advantages that they held previously through physical media distribution networks, a recently published paper by a UT Arlington assistant professor says. David Arditi, assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies in the School of Urban and Public Affairs, argues major record labels are as powerful…

On Saturday, Nov. 2, a memorial brick will be placed by the Arlington Animal Services Center for Catherine Hubbard, a six year old who lost her life during the Sandy Hook Massacre eleven months ago. The brick, paid for by donations, will be placed in front of the Arlington Animal Services Center . Catherine…

As many of you know, being Mayor of Arlington isn’t the only hat I wear. I am also a doctor, having worked at Arlington Memorial Hospital for four decades. So, you can imagine that I have a great interest in medical issues and how those concerns intersect with government. One of…

On Oct. 22, hundreds of Arlington citizens and members of surrounding communities gathered at the Arlington Convention Center for the 31st Taste of Arlington. For as little as $35, attendees gained access to a four-hour, all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of the best food and beverages that local restaurants and gourmet food stores have…

Halloween is Thursday, October 31, and the City of Arlington encourages everyone to be safe out there. The Arlington Police Department offers the following safety reminders for trick-or-treaters and motorists: As a safer alternative to trick-or-treating, consider attending a carnival or haunted house. If trick-or-treating, travel in groups and carry…

November 22, 1963 is a special date for most Americans – and especially for Dallasites. Fifty years ago next month, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on the streets of downtown Dallas. JFK was not only a well-known leader; he was also a lover of the natural environment and passionately…

It’s Spooktacular! Sapphire is the Cat of the Week at the Arlington Animal Services’ Center! Sapphire is a Domestic Short Hair solid black, female young adult. She is approximately 10 months old and she arrived at the shelter on October 15 as a stray. Her devilish good looks charm all…

UT Arlington is offering high-tech aerobic fitness and body composition assessments to the public and the campus community as part of a new program to encourage health and wellness and give students hands-on experiences. MavFit will provide various levels of fitness testing for the public and UT Arlington community. Through…

Happy October! Did you know that October is National Adopt a Dog Month? How lucky am I to be chosen as one of the special dogs for Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week”! My name is Kerwin and I am approximately one year old. I am a Blue Heeler/Pit…

Commuters riding the new Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, between College Park Center on the campus of UT Arlington and the Trinity Railway Express’ CentrePort/DFW Airport Station will soon have another travel option. Beginning Monday, November 4, MAX buses will stop on Collins Street, just south of Andrews Street in the Entertainment…

As the ice cream cone revolutionized the way Americans eat ice cream, the “Epic Cone” might just change the way we eat…well, anything. Epic Cones incorporates unique ingredients with a patented cone recipe, similar to pizza crust, to create anything: pizza cones, burger cones, breakfast cones and even the creative curry…

During his appearance at UT Arlington, ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen — one of television’s greatest innovators — shared how he created one of the leading global brands and how he proved his detractors wrong in the process. Rasmussen spoke Thursday night in the second installment of the Maverick Speaker Series. In 1979,…

After 40 years of dedicated service, legendary Scoutmaster Doctor Craig “Doc” Poindexter will salute the members of Boy Scout Troop 68 one last time during a special Court of Honor ceremony this Sunday from 2-4 p. m. This emotional ceremony is expected to be Poindexter’s final meeting as scoutmaster for the…

Fall Festival at Country Day School of ArlingtonThis Sunday, stop by Country Day School of Arlington, 1105 Randol Mill Rd., for this family event catering to children ages 12 months-12 years old. Enjoy great food, crafts, bounce houses, carnival games and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5…

Shortly after participants in Tuesday’s Understanding Poverty workshop finished dinner – turkey, roast beef, green beans, rolls and sugar cookies for dessert – they learned this: a number of people in Arlington would not be eating quite as well that evening. Nor would some of them return to a home with…

Prepare yourself once again for the finest food trucks Arlington has to offer during the second Texas Food Truckin’ Festival at the Rangers Ballpark October 25-26. About 40 trucks, including Doughboys Pizza Truck, My Cupcake Garden and Oink N’ Moo, will offer delectable cuisine during this two-day event. Due to the…

Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday, October 22 at the Arlington Convention Center, outlining the city’s accomplishments, the City Council’s updated priorities, and Arlington’s future course. Mayor Cluck discussed topics such as the City’s thriving economy and quality of life, public safety, development…

Single game tickets for UT Arlington men’s and women’s basketball are now on sale for the 2013-14 season. Tickets for all men’s and women’s games in sections 101, 103, 108, 110 are priced at $10. Other lower level seats, located in sections 104 and 107, are just $5, which is a…

The University of Texas at Arlington will host an international conference Dec. 5 and 6 where scholars focused on Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs will bring their most up-to-date research and connect with policy makers and consumers. A December conference at UT Arlington is funded by a $97,200 Bill…

Arlington residents no longer have to travel to Dallas or Fort Worth to visit a nature preserve, as the City’s first is officially open after being in the works for years. City leaders, staff and residents celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event full of activities on Oct. 19 at the Southwest…

Meet Tiger Girl, Arlington Animal Services’ Cat of the Week! Tiger Girl is a three month old Torbie female kitten with gorgeous fur markings of brown, orange, black, with a little bit of white mixed in. She was surrendered to the shelter on October 10. From the first day she…

Meet “Perry”, Arlington Animal Services’ Dog of the Week. Perry is a one year old Terrier Pit Bull Mix who found himself at the shelter after being lost in our big city. A little gentleman, Perry walks well on a leash and takes treats gently. Perry enjoys belly rubs, ear…

A new $623,608 National Science Foundation S-STEM grant to the UT Arlington Mathematics Department will help undergraduates with up to $10,000 in stipends, tuition and fees as they pursue their future in teaching, research or other math-based professions. Members of the SURGE team and students (from top left, clockwise): Professor…

On Friday, Oct. 25, join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department staff for the Spooky Swamp Swim at Hugh Smith Recreation Center, which will feature all the spooks and chills your ghouls and boys can handle. Games and frightening fun will be available for the whole family, and for only $2.50…

The Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is looking for the best artwork and scribes the city has to offer. The 2014 MLK “Sharing the Dream” Student Art and Essay Contest is now open!This annual competition is for students attending Arlington schools or residing within the city limits of…

Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s Build a Dream Scholarship program offers scholarships that can be used to register a child for any Arlington Parks and Recreation Department structured youth program. Because of this program, the APRD was able to issue issue $27,998.50 in scholarship funds to 451 children, in August…

The time is almost here, and many south Arlington residents have been waiting a very long time for this one. After five years in the making, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will dedicate the newly renovated Southwest Nature Preserve this weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at 10 a. m. You won’t want…

Largest Guitar Show Comes to ArlingtonAmerica’s oldest, biggest and best consumer guitar show, Guitararlington 2013, is coming to the Arlington Convention Center. Check out new and vintage guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, drums, violins, sound gears, records, accessories, and other parts from all over the world. Hours: Saturday, October 19, and…

The City of Grand Prairie reports one West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample. This brings the total to 15 positive mosquitoes samples this season in Grand Prairie. The City’s Environmental Services Department will ground spray the following area for two consecutive nights on Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18,…

Experience the Middle Ages as history comes to life at the 11th annual Medieval Arts Festival on Saturday, October 26, at the George W. Hawkes Central Library. The fun begins at noon and events continue until 5 p. m. The library is located at 101 E. Abram in downtown Arlington. Exhibits of…

The Arlington Guitar Show at the Arlington Convention Center is one of the oldest, biggest and best consumer guitar shows in America. This ultimate musical extravaganza brings together varied exhibitors of musical instruments from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, drums, violins, sound gears, records, accessories, parts from all over the world.…

Enjoy an entertaining evening in Downtown Arlington and help support literacy! The Arlington Public Library Foundation invites you to join friends and neighbors on Saturday, October 19, for the Fall Crawl. Travel from one downtown restaurant to another throughout the evening, enjoy special discounts, and raise needed funds for library…

Arlington residents will go to the polls starting Monday with early voting to decide a Nov. 5 ballot item that could for the first time allow hard liquor sales within the City. The proposition was brought to the citywide vote through a petition filed this spring that seeks to expand wine…

The Arlington ISD’s energy management efforts were highlighted at the World Engineering Conference in Washington, DC. Conference attendees learned about the successes of the AISD Energy Committee and how to replicate similar programs in other school districts, governmental entities and businesses across the country. On Sept. 5, the Board of Trustees…

Roland Jones is starting early. His son is just weeks into his seventh grade year at Bailey Junior High School and Jones is already preparing him for college. On Saturday, Jones attended a workshop entitled “College Prep 101” which went step by step through what parents can do to steer…

With heavy thuds and the steady roar of machinery in the background, General Motors unveiled a new $200 million stamping facility Monday in Arlington. As the crowd looked on, a 1.5-million pound press transformed flat sheets of metal into car doors and hoods. Two more presses are being built and…

The North Texas Youth Education Town (YET) opened its doors – officially – on Monday, with a lavish grand opening that featured mayors, Hall of Fame football players, a legendary NFL owner, the NFL’s Commissioner, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Cowboys mascot Rowdy, dozens of kids itching to get started and enough…

Introducing “Snoopy”, Arlington Animal Services’ Dog of the Week! Snoopy is a small size dog that weighs approximately 13 pounds. Snoopy is a handsome, young, male Welsh Corgi Mix who is estimated to be around 1-2 years old. He is an intelligent young dog that is energetic and very treat…

Meet Tink, Arlington Animal Services’ Cat (kitten) of the Week! Poor Tink and her sibling and mama were all brought into the shelter as an owner surrender on October 10 because their owner couldn’t afford them anymore. The staff and volunteers have since been taking very good care of them.…

The time is almost here, and many south Arlington residents have been waiting a very long time for this one. After 5 years in the making, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will dedicate the newly renovated Southwest Nature Preserve this weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at 10 a. m. You won’t want…

Veterans Park transformed into an active campsite Friday, Oct. 11, as Navy veteran Lonmontre Washington hammered his tent stakes into the ground. The Arlington resident was one of 160 people setting up his tent at the City’s Family Fun Campout, an overnight event full of kid-friendly activities. The campout, hosted by…

The Arlington ISD Capital Needs Steering Committee is hosting four community dialogues to solicit feedback from community members. Individuals who attend the dialogue sessions will complete questionnaires that will help the Capital Needs Steering Committee provide recommendations to the Board for prioritized future capital needs in the areas of facilities,…

Two UT Arlington engineering faculty members have won a $152,077 Office of Naval Research grant to study the thermal properties of lithium-ion batteries and devise better designs for cooling and operating them safely on Navy ships and planes. David Wetz, electrical engineering assistant professor, and Ankur Jain, aerospace and mechanical engineeringassistant professor, are working...

River Legacy’s 17th Annual After Dark in the ParkThis family-friendly fall festival features storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, animal encounters, bounce houses and a variety of children’s games, crafts and activities. All proceeds benefit the environmental education programs of River Legacy Living Science Center. Concessions and some activities have additional costs.…

The City of Arlington has been informed by Tarrant County Public Health of Arlington’s first citizen death associated with West Nile Virus (WNV). The individual had underlying medical conditions. The City has been closely monitoring mosquito traps located strategically throughout Arlington since March. City staff, along with vector control contractors,…

It’s rare that a burglar takes the family pet, but it happened about four months ago. A robbery suspect entered a north Arlington home, taking televisions, computers, jewelry and coins before grabbing Maggie, the family’s English Bull Dog puppy, who was resting in her kennel. What happens next is another good example…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on a problem that continues to grow nationally and statewide. The Texas Council on Family Violence (http://www. tcfv. org/) has some startling statistics of domestic violence rates. In 2011, the Council reported 102 women killed in domestic violence and an…

Every October, thousands of schools across the nation and around the world come together to celebrate International Walk to School Day. The Arlington Police Department joined forces with Berry Elementary School to show support for the annual event on October 9, 2013. Students, teachers and families rallied at a designated…

The 48th Annual Distinguished Alumni Gala will honor the achievements of seven alumni at 7:30 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the E. H. Hereford University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. Tickets and sponsorships are available through the UT Arlington Alumni Association. Proceeds support scholarships for UT Arlington students. Visit www. utaalumni. org for more information or call 817-272-2594. Honorees…

The event aims to show the softer side of the misunderstood breed on October 26, 2013. The month of October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Saturday, October 26th is National Pit Bull Awareness Day. Arlington Animal Services is hoping to bring awareness to the often feared, misunderstood dog breed…

Gander Mountain, the popular outdoor specialty store for firearms, hunting, fishing, camping and marine products and services, is coming to Arlington. The Minnesota-based retailer has filed permits to build a 52,000-square-foot store at 3901 S. Center St. on an undeveloped 7.1-acre tract just east of Costco. The estimated cost of construction…

Join us as we tour some of the great hot spots of the United States:Bush LibraryMay 8, 2014; 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Fee: $25.00Come join us for a trip to the President Bush Library. We’ll see lot’s of history, documents, personal items and many gifts given to him during his…

National Night Out was one of the best celebrations on record with more than 143 participating Arlington neighborhoods. See the highlights in this month’s issue. Also in the October issue, meet new Assistant Police Chief Lauretta Hill, see highlights from last month’s promotional ceremony and crime prevention highlights from Police…

Meet Captain Jack! The Arlington Animal Services’ Center Golden PAWS Pet of the Month! Captain Jack is a seven pound male Tuxedo who is approximately nine years of age. Though none can say what wind blew Captain Jack toward Arrr-lington, you can bet your booty that he brought a load…

Meet Arlington Animal Services’ Dog of the Week Miss “Milou”. This precious little girl is a Terrier mix and weighs approximately 17 pounds. Considered a small-sized dog, Miss Milou would be suitable for apartment living or a home with a small yard. She is approximately four years old and requires little…

Meet Samantha, the Arlington Animal Services’ Center’s Cat of the Week! Samantha and her brother were owner surrendered on September 21, for no fault of their own. Samantha’s brother was saved already by a wonderful rescue group, so now its Samantha’s turn. She has been searching for her new fur-ever…

Here’s a little-known fact: women have been playing baseball since the mid-1800s. Their impact on the game and American society is brought to light in the traveling exhibit “Linedrives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women’s Baseball” at the Arlington Museum of Art. The Arlington Museum of Art has excess of 48…

The City of Arlington and UnitedHealthcare celebrated the completion of the new River Legacy Parks ‘Play Trail’ today with a ribbon-cutting event at the park that included elected officials, community leaders, corporate VIPs, local families and volunteers. UnitedHealthcare’s funding for the Play Trail included two new play pods installed along…

Fire trucks lined the parking lot of Arlington’s Mac Bernd Professional Center as the City’s Fire Department celebrated the graduation of Basic Training School XXII. The 26 new first responders were the top 1.8% of their applicant pool, earning coveted jobs in the City’s fire houses. The graduate class, referred to…

Across the city Tuesday night, neighbors united for a purpose: To celebrate the good work being done in their neighborhoods to keep them safe from crime. Organizers and participants called National Night Out 2013 a huge success. Arlington recorded more than 143 registered neighborhood activities, a record for the city. Here are…

Are you a fine connoisseur of Asian food and near eastern culture? Then the Egg roll Festival, Health Care and Business Expo might be just the event for you! This Saturday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church Hall will host this event with the intent…

Arlington Martin High School student Taylor Helland was 14 years old when her severe abdominal pains mystified doctors. When she was eventually diagnosed with colon cancer, she was told again and again that her type of cancer is rare in children. But the disease found her anyway. Taylor twice fought its aggressive…

Paul Jackson still remembers the moment he learned his mother was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. He felt sick.“My mom was always there for me. She is perfect, loving, everything a mom should be,” said Jackson, an Arlington firefighter. “As a man, you want to protect your mom.”Jackson realized he…

Award-Winning Broadway Play Hits Arlington Stage“You Can’t Take it With You,” the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Heart, is coming to Arlington. Lamar High School’s Blue Curtain Productions is presenting a three-night engagement for the entire family at Lamar Auditorium, 1400 Lamar Blvd. See Alice Sycamore…

After Downtown Arlington has grown during the last few years with the addition of the Levitt Pavilion and University of Texas at Arlington’s College Park Center, artist Steve Moya thought it was a good time to introduce a new event for art lovers in the heart of the City: the South Street Art Festival. Moya,…

Ridership remains steady on the Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, buses cruising down Arlington streets, and that has city leaders excited about the future. The service currently connects the College Park District on the campus of UT Arlington to the Trinity Railway Express’ CentrePort/DFW Station, allowing passengers to head over to Fort…

Get your stretchy pants out! Eating your heart out will be easy when Arlington rolls out an even bigger plethora of food trucks at the Fall Edition of the popular Texas Food Truckin’ Fest on October 25 and 26, 2013 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Texas gourmet food trucks, live bands…

Pet ownership can really be a positive force to an elderly person, especially those living in senior living facilities. Many of the senior citizens living in Arlington facilities want to own a pet, but are unable to afford the pet deposit at the facility. Thanks to the Arlington Animal Services…

A UT Arlington aerospace engineering doctoral student from Flower Mound has been awarded a prestigious NASA Harriet G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship that will allow her to pursue her research into efficient jet engines in conjunction with the space agency. Ezgihan “Izzy” Baydar and her adviser, Frank Lu, professor in the Mechanical and…

Starting this fall, penalties will substantially increase for Arlington drivers who do not stop for school buses or who fail to provide proper safety restraints for young children. Fines for those who don’t stop for a school bus nearly doubled from $400 to almost $900. The penalty for those ticketed with…

On Saturday, Nov. 23, celebrate Texas Recycles Day in Arlington by disposing of unwanted computers, televisions, or even cell phones. The annual Computer Roundup is from 8 a. m. to noon in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Mitchell and Cooper streets on the UT-Arlington campus. And it’s free. Arlington residents can…

Join us for the City of Arlington’s Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, October 4 at the beautiful Tierra Verde Golf Club located at 705 Golf Club Drive in Arlington. This fun event is open to the public. The tournament will help the City of Arlington meet this year’s $60,000…

On National Night Out, hundreds of Arlington residents are expected to gather outdoors to celebrate police and community partnerships. At block parties and social gatherings on Tuesday night, residents will join together to heighten awareness and support for local crime prevention efforts. Most neighborhood activities will begin around 6 p. m. National…