The names of streets often reflect a sort of passing history. Think of such names as a remembrance of persons of such importance that their identities become transportation road marks worthy of Google searches, map designations and – sometimes – long and anguished Planning and Zoning sessions sorting out land…

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Fans of both the Clemson Tigers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish poured into Arlington on Saturday, December 29, 2018, for the nationally televised College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. The sold out match-up marks the 10th time the Cotton Bowl Classic has been…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at AT&T StadiumThe No. 2 Clemson Tigers and the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming to North Texas…

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, let’s take a look back on some of the most popular videos of 2018 in The American Dream City!These are ranked by the total number of views on our City of Arlington YouTube channel. A special thank you to the Arlington community…

Arlington Animal Services‘ “bottle babies” are off to a wonderful start, thanks to a $5,000 grant awarded by Maddie’s Fund. This new, innovative Foster Pet Care Project titled, “A Great Start for Bottle Babies” will supply the shelter with starter kits for unweaned kittens. Maddie’s Fund® is a family foundation created in 1994 by…

Are you making a resolution this year? Whether you want to try a major lifestyle change or just tweak one part of your life, the Arlington Public Library has the resources you need to make changes! The library has online resources, live workshops and events, groups to join, and of…

The City of Arlington recently received an exemplary performance evaluation from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on the administration of $4 million in federal housing and community development grant funds. The evaluation report provides an overview of accomplishments by the City of Arlington in the past program…

The Dallas Wings have announced the team’s 2019 regular season schedule. The Wings will tip-off its fourth season, Friday, May 24, when the team travels east to face the Atlanta Dream. This is the first time since the franchise moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area the team will open against an Eastern Conference…

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved a request from the City of Arlington for up to $79.5 million in financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the design and construction of improvements to the City’s Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plant. The assistance, which was announced earlier this month, is a…

Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Residential garbage and recycling collection will not occur on New Year’s Day. Collection will resume the following regular collection day. Regular office hours and service schedules will resume Wednesday,…

From the opening of the largest esports stadium venue in North America and the $250 million Texas Live! dining, entertainment and hospitality district to the launch of one of the state’s first on-street, on-demand autonomous shuttle programs, 2018 has been a year of excitement for the City of Arlington. Let’s look…

With the winter school holidays in session, the Arlington Public Library has several ways to help you keep your children engaged in playful learning. We offer portable technology, Read it Again kits, STEM kits, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, juvenile audiobook kits and of course a great selection of books. Keep…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

Arlington City Council members Sheri Capehart, Victoria Farrar-Myers, Kathryn Wilemon, Lana Wolff and Roxanne Thalman have received appointments to National League of Cities (NLC) policy committees for 2019. Capehart has been reappointed to the NLC Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s…

Through gifts, cards and singing, members of the Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are working to spread Christmas cheer to veterans in Arlington and beyond. Recently, chapter members honored veterans at 12 Arlington nursing and retirement homes by donating 120 gift bags. Members thanked each veteran…

The Arlington Police Department will activate the Special Event Parking Ordinance in the Woodbrook Zone for the Dallas Cowboys football game scheduled for noon Sunday, Dec. 23. Enforcement will begin three hours prior to the start of the event. What does this mean? The area identified in the Woodbrook Zone, which is…

Alessandra Cisneros, a senior at Seguin High School and a member of the AISD gymnastics team, has been selected as the City of Arlington’s Student-Athlete of the Month for December 2018. Cisneros, qualified for regionals in the beam and vault events during her junior year.“Alessandra is a great kid,” said Amber Fellers,…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Interlochen Holiday Lights DisplayOne of the largest holiday light displays in North Texas continues in Arlington for the 43rd year. Now through Christmas Day, the Arlington Police Department will setup traffic…

Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Residential garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Christmas Day. For residents whose recycling day falls on Tuesday, a make-up day for recycling collection only is…

Dream Builders is a show on MyArlingtonTV that highlights the ways our community is helping kids dream big, nurture their creativity, polish their skills and develop the tools they need to achieve their American Dream as young adults. The latest Dream Builders episode features the annual Elf Show at Miss Persis Studio in Downtown Arlington, a show that’s…

A new neighborhood park with a concrete loop hike and bike trail, nature-themed playground, picnic tables, benches and other amenities is now open in southeast Arlington. Harris Road Park, located at 907 W. Harris Road between Cooper Street and Matlock Road, also includes a lighted parking lot with automated access gate,…

The Dallas Wings have hired two-time WNBA Champion Brian Agler to serve as the team’s head coach, the organization announced today. Agler joins the Wings with more victories than any other coach in U. S. women’s professional basketball history.“Brian’s record as a coach and reputation as one of the premier developers…

The Arlington Public Library is putting technology to work and making improvements in 2019 to your digital library experience. Beginning Jan. 2, 2019, the following improvements for digital services will be available: New! Log in to My Account at the top of our website to see your account at a glance

Arlington residents who live near the intersection of North Center Street and East Randol Mill Road will benefit from the replacement of 3,260 feet, or a little over a 1/2-mile, of sanitary sewer mains in 2019 as part of the Johnson Creek (Center to Collins) Sanitary Sewer Improvements project

A new Passport Acceptance Facility is now open the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse at 700 E. Abram St., Suite 204 in Downtown Arlington. This will be the third passport acceptance office the County Clerk’s Office has opened since 2016. The other locations include Southlake Town Hall and the Southwest Sub-Courthouse. The Arlington office employs three clerks…

Dog of the Week – Meet ChloeThis nearly five year old female American pit bull terrier mix is brown and white in color and weighs 60 pounds. Active would be a good middle name for this girl. Chloe loves to play with toys although she doesn’t follow through with playing…

The Texas Rangers and the City of Arlington are celebrating another construction milestone for the $1.2 billion Globe Life Field. The final concrete has been poured on the main concourse of the Rangers’ new climate-controlled ballpark, which is scheduled to open in March 2020. The final pour was located on the northeast…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

Christmas Tree recycling will be held from December 26, 2018, through January 11, 2019. It is recommended that residents recycle Christmas trees by taking them to the mulching facility Center at the Arlington Landfill free of charge. The landfill is located at 800 Mosier Valley Road and Collins Street about one…

The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Arlington for use of the district’s new natatorium, a state-of-the-art aquatics facility, which will open in fall 2020 as part of AISD’s Fine Arts and Athletics Complex. As the first-ever natatorium for the AISD and the first…

Every year, the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee awards cash prizes and scholarships to local youth as part of its long-running art and essay contests. Though the deadline for the art contest has closed, the Committee has extended the deadline for its essay writing contest through midnight, Sunday, Dec.…

To recognize youth who are spreading kindness throughout The American Dream City, Arlington’s Community Relations Commission has partnered with local businesses and launched a program that rewards students for their kind hearts. During a pep rally Thursday, Dec. 13 at Dunn Elementary in Arlington, the Commission surprised two students, Tiffany Whited…

Revitalization efforts under way in Downtown Arlington continue to gather praise. This month, the Greater Dallas Planning Council collectively recognized the City of Arlington’s new City Center, along with the adjacent Urban Union and 101 Center developments, with its Built Project Urban Design Award. The Great Dallas Planning Council’s awards recognize people and…

Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking and a Sam Houston High School graduate, is thankful for her strong ties to The American Dream City.“Growing up in Arlington was a really special time in my life,” Duckett said. “When you think about it, Arlington is The American Dream City…

Many US cities are preparing for an Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (EAB) invasion. The EAB is native to northern Asia, but was discovered in Michigan and Ontario in 2002. The adult EAB has a bright outer mantellic green color, with copper colored abdominal. It is roughly half an inch long, and only…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Interlochen Holiday Lights DisplayOne of the largest holiday light displays in North Texas continues in Arlington for the 43rd year. Beginning Friday, Dec. 14, the Arlington Police Department will setup traffic…

2018 for Arlington was a year filled with exciting economic development news, major milestones and countless, inspiring stories of people working together to make The American Dream City a great place to live, learn, work and play. In this Neighborhood Network News edition, you can read more about this year’s State…

For leading the design of live esports arenas in the United States by being the biggest, newest, and perhaps the venue with the grandest plans, SportTechie has selected Esports Stadium Arlington as its Outstanding Venue for 2018. The website profiled the City’s new 100,000-square-foot Esports Stadium Arlington, which opened in November as the largest…

From maintaining its reputation as a leader in the exploration of innovative transportation technology to the pursuit of economic, tourism and education opportunities, Arlington continues to dream big when it comes to creating a bright future for our community. That’s the message Mayor Jeff Williams delivered at the 2018 State of the…

The date of the last Feral Cat Sunday for 2018 is almost here. Got feral or community cats in your Arlington neighborhood? Get ready. Get involved. Help make an impactful change. Interested in participating, but not sure how to trap a cat? Link here to humane trapping information by Best Friends Animal Society to learn about the process and protocols. Traps may be rented from Arlington…

One of the largest holiday light displays in North Texas continues in Arlington for the 43rd year. Beginning Friday, Dec. 14, the Arlington Police Department will setup traffic control posts from 7 p. m. to 11 p. m. to help facilitate safe travel through the annual Interlochen Christmas Lights display. Drivers must enter…

Drawing professional gamers and enthusiasts from across the globe, Esports Stadium Arlington made its debut last month as the largest esports venue in North America. Our latest Invest in Our Economy newsletter details the $10 million, 100,000-square-foot stadium, which celebrated its grand opening with FACEIT’s Esports Championship Series Season 6 Finals on Thanksgiving Weekend.…

The competition is on! Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams is encouraging the community to show its support for The Salvation Army during the 10th annual Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge this Saturday, Dec. 15. Williams is one of 10 North Texas mayors participating in The Salvation Army Mayoral Red Kettle Challenge, which aims…

A new professional sports team will soon call The American Dream City home. The City and Rangers recently celebrated the announcement that one of eight XFL football teams will begin playing at Globe Life Park in Arlington when the new league launches in February 2020. That’s just one month before the…

Approximately 5,400 students are participating in commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-15 at College Park Center on the University of Texas at Arlington campus. The newest graduates will join the ranks of more than 230,000 UTA alumni around the globe. The commencement candidates in the College of Business realized nearly a 20 percent…

Come along for a mouthwatering ride and catch The American Dream City’s cultural diversity and unique cuisine with Arlington Eats on MyArlingtonTV. In this month’s edition of Arlington Eats, host Andrew Tanielian visits Little Bean Naturals, a small business in Arlington that sells natural herbal, beauty and wellness products for customers of all ages. Jennifer Lyle’s inspiration…

Cat of the Week – Meet LunaThis two year old female Domestic Medium Hair is brown and black in color. Luna was owner surrendered recently to the shelter. This sweet cat loves to be petted and will “head bump” you for more attention. Her purr is very quiet and she makes great “air…

The 2019 Arlington Animal Services Pet Calendar is ready to enjoy and share! The 10th anniversary calendar, which makes a great gift for the animal lovers in your life, celebrates all the pets adopted from the City during the past decade. The cover features a handsome dog known as “Angel Boy” who won the…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

Thanks to community donations, Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex anticipates being able to provide gifts to more than 30,000 children this year through its Christmas Store. City of Arlington employees are among those working to create happy holiday memories for families in need. On Friday, the Arlington Fire Department’s Random Acts of Kindness Program delivered…

The City of Arlington has published new data on its Open Arlington webpage to serve as a valuable resource to residents and the community at large. The City encouraged residents and stakeholders back in August to participate in a brief online Open Data survey, which received nearly 150 responses, to help prioritize the…

The UTeach Arlington secondary math and science teacher preparation program at The University of Texas at Arlington has been selected for a grant by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation to benefit UTeach students and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County. The initiative, named Maverick STEMbrace Success…

The 2019 Texas Rangers Fan Fest Presented by Dasani will take place from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Tickets for Fan Fest can be purchased at texasrangers. com/fanfest or by calling 972-RANGERS.2019 Fan Fest Presented by Dasani will feature autograph sessions with…

The City of Arlington’s convenient, on-demand Via Rideshare transportation program, which has already provided more than 85,000 rides since rolling out last December, will continue for a second year. The Arlington City Council approved on Dec. 4 a one-year contract renewal with Via Transportation, Inc., which will allow the public transportation…

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, the hottest and coolest party in the state is at Texas Live!, the new, world-class dining and entertainment venue in Arlington’s Entertainment District. As the largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, guests of Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live! will experience VIP seating options, live…

The Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration committee is seeking nominations for groups and individuals who will be recognized for their contributions toward advancing the dream of Dr. King in the areas of education, government and the Arlington community. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Click…

The Arlington Police Department will activate the Special Event Parking Ordinance in the Woodbrook Zone for the Dallas Cowboys football game scheduled for 3:25 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Enforcement will begin three hours prior to the start of the event. What does this mean? The area identified in the Woodbrook Zone, which…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Arlington Holiday Lights ParadeWhen: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p. m. Where: Downtown Arlington What: The 2018 Arlington Holiday Lights Parade will brighten Downtown on Saturday, Dec. 8! Bring your friends and family to the…

Greetings from The American Dream City! Be sure to tune into the newest installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news and happenings on the university campus and around Arlington. This week’s stories include: UTA’s Maverick Kitchen: Veggie Eats workshop…

The City of Arlington’s Office of Communication recently talked to John Blake, Texas Rangers Executive Vice President, Communications, for the latest episode of Ask the Experts on MyArlingtonTV, a quarterly program about the progress being made at the future Globe Life Field in The American Dream City. Blake, who was appointed Executive Vice President, Communications…

The XFL is headed to The American Dream City in 2020. Arlington is one of eight cities that will host an XFL team when the league launches February 8-9, 2020. Home games will be played at Globe Life Park, adding another professional sports franchise to Arlington’s world-class Entertainment District. The…

Library staff from all seven branches will come together on Friday, Dec. 14 for [re]Brary Day, the Arlington Public Library’s annual staff development day. With a team of more than 120 employees leading programs, cataloging books, working at service desks, and more throughout the City of Arlington, it’s important that…

Four years ago, Tarvia Bills was waitressing tables at an Arlington restaurant. Today, she heads a successful residential, commercial and construction cleaning company that continues to expand after landing a contract on the Globe Life Field project. When Bills started her Arlington-based business in 2015, she cleaned just a handful of…

The 2019 Animal Essay Contest is open to all students residing in Arlington city limits in third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades who attend either public, private, or home school. Original essays that are submitted should be 500 words or less and must be typed or handwritten. The essay contest begins Monday,…

In the wake of the triumphant headline stand at the Austin City Limits festival that the Austin American Statesman called “A Marathon to Remember Forever,” Paul McCartney has added two new stadium plays to the upcoming U. S. leg of his new Freshen Up tour. The newly confirmed dates make for…

Dog of the Week – Meet AstroThis two-year-old male Shepherd mix is black and white in color and weighs 34 pounds. Astro is a playful, friendly dog patiently waiting for a new “furever” home. While he walks well on a leash he probably would benefit from some structured training classes. A loving,…

Arlington residents, employees and visitors have even more opportunities to catch a ride in one of the City’s on-demand, self-driving shuttles. The Drive. ai shuttle service, which launched Oct. 19, now operates between 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Friday, in addition to during Cowboys home games and major events at…

The Arlington Public Library invites you to this year’s Mayor’s Holiday Pajama Storytime, at 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. Join us for a festive evening of stories, songs, and a special craft. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite cozy pajamas and bring…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

The CFP Selection Committee has spoken. The No. 2 Clemson Tigers and the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming to North Texas for the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The game will kick off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington December 29, 2018 at…