Award-winning actress and humanitarian Mia Farrow opens UT Arlington’s 2015-2016 Maverick Speakers Series on Oct. 8 for a season that also includes entrepreneur and investor Daymond John, political leaders and a famed animal behavior researcher. Former Congressman and leading Libertarian Ron Paul, political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile and primatologist Jane…

Arlington Public Library is starting its Second Saturday Storytime series with a special event for children just entering school for the first time. Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd., will host a Kindergarten Kickoff Storytime on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10:30-11:30 a. m. The event will celebrate Kindergarten as…

The Arlington Christian Disaster Network (ACDN) was awarded Honorable Mention for the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award in “Excellence in Volunteer Sustainability” at a luncheon Monday afternoon. ACDN, a coalition of Arlington faith-based organizations, has partnered with Arlington’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in providing emergency relief since the tornado…

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has appointed Victim Services Coordinator Derrelynn Perryman to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. She becomes one of nine members whose mission is to oversee the functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The TDCJ provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s…

Cat of the Week – Meet SherlockThis week’s Cat of the Week, Sherlock, is a three month old, male, Domestic Shorthair that is black and white in color. He was owner surrendered by his guardian along with this housemates, Fred and George. Sherlock was described as friendly with children and…

UT Arlington will open the 2015 campaign Friday without some of its most impactful starters and leaders after graduation. However, the fairly young team has already taken the initiative to fill those missing positions and redefine its identity.“Our team personality is going to be different this year because of those…

The shelter was down to one lone doggie in the window, and then its dream came true… a photo captured the excitement of shelter staff, volunteers and the new adopters with this last dog adopted on Clear the Shelters Day, August 15, 2015. At the end of the day, 66…

Marshall is no less than amazing. He is known as the miracle dog in the compelling and award winning children’s book Marshall the Miracle Dog written by author Cynthia Willenbrock. Marshall, a three-legged rescue dog with a cause, and his owner, Willenbrock, made a special visit to Arlington on August 6,…

The City of Arlington has confirmed one new positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample (WNV). As a result, the City will begin targeted ground spraying in the following location: Southwood Boulevard @ S. Davis Drive Targeted ground spraying will occur following the City of Arlington Health Authority, Tarrant County Public…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Advocates for Special People, Inc 15th Annual Bowling TournamentAdvocates for Special People, Inc in Arlington will host its 15th Annual Bowling Tournament this Saturday, August 29, 2015 at AMF Spare…

Are you ready for some professional football?On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys will play their first home preseason game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington against the Minnesota Vikings. This will be the Cowboys’ seventh season playing in AT&T Stadium, which has become of the best home-field advantages in the NFL. Thanks to the…

“Ask Arlington” is a show dedicated to answering the questions you have about what’s happening in our city. Each week, on the City’s social media pages, we’ll let you know what the topic of the “Ask Arlington” episode will be. All you have to do is post your question and we’ll do…

This fall, help make someone’s dream come true by hosting a gathering at one of Arlington’s pavilions. Arlington’s parks are home to over 25 pavilion sites which are the perfect place to host a family event or child’s birthday party. Pavilions vary in size for the accommodation of small and large…

Keeping students in school is integral to their lifelong success as well as to the continued prosperity of the Arlington community. For this reason, the Arlington ISD will host an Operation Graduation walk from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. The walk is a collaborative effort that…

Ladies and gentlemen: it’s back!The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s Food Truck Fridays will return to the City of Arlington beginning September 4, 2015. Opening day’s line-up will include Whats Cook-N Chef, Rockin Ricks, Say Kimichi, Samsons Dogs, Toadally Ice, Cup Cakin and Steel City Pops. EVENT DETAILS:FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY LUNCHWHEN:…

Employees with City of Arlington’s Code Compliance Services are working to keep Arlington beautiful in a number of ways, including its successful graffiti removal program. Code Enforcement Technician Kirk Coppedge, who is retiring this week after being with the department since 2006, is one the people who has played a vital…

UT Arlington student-athletes were welcomed back to campus on Tuesday as they came together at the Welcome Back Luncheon and Letterwinner Awards Ceremony. The event, held at College Park Center, signified the start of the 2015-16 academic year for the athletes with action beginning on Friday with UTA volleyball taking the…

As a way of supporting job creation in The American Dream City, the Arlington City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night nominating Columbia Medical Center of Arlington, parent company to Medical Center of Arlington (MCA), as an Enterprise Project for designation by the state under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The Texas Enterprise Zone…

The American Dream City is gearing up for the 2015 Ecofest, a free, family oriented event that helps stimulates environmental awareness and promotes stewardship across North Texas. The ultimate goal is to help create a sense of community for all residents. The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department invites local businesses to showcase…

The muggy heat didn’t stop incoming freshman and their parents from hauling in clothes, computers, school supplies, dorm refrigerators and other must-have items during UT Arlington’s Move-in Day event on Monday.“We’re excited that the day is finally here,” said Cheri Rion, who was helping move in her daughter Halie.“We had…