Two young animal lovers find a unique way to support homeless pets Arlington snowflakes landed as far away as California over the winter break, thanks to a pair of wonderfully creative students from Ashworth Elementary school. Britney Loafman was inspired to raise money for the Arlington Animal Services Center (AASC) after…

Meet “Bethany”, Arlington Animal Services current “Dog of the Week”. Sleek, young and friendly and describes this pretty girl looking for her forever home. Bethany is a ten month old, white Shepherd Mix, who weighs 30 pounds. Bethany was lost, wandering the streets, and brought to the shelter by a…

The New Year is off to a great start for many homeless animals, thanks to the generosity of the City Attorney’s Office (CAO). This team of city employees had a special theme for their annual Christmas party last month. They poured their hearts out to the homeless animals of Arlington Animal

Municipal professionals from across the southwest poured into the Bob Duncan Center in Arlington last week to learn various techniques for taking on the new age of marketing and social media. Created by the Arlington and Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Departments, the two-day digital communication conference is designed to aid

In one morning, Danielle Whetstone browsed low-cost childcare options, chatted with employment agencies, and researched health and wellness programs. The Arlington mother of two attended the Community Resource Fair on Saturday to learn more about activities and services available in the community.“I love this,” said Whetstone, who recently completed a degree…

The filing period begins Wednesday, January 30, 2013 for the Arlington City Council election. This spring, Arlington voters citywide will be electing a Mayor and a council representative for at-large district 8. Also, voters in single-member districts 3, 4 and 5 will be electing Council representatives. Election Day is Saturday,…

By the time guest speaker Justin Chapa took the podium during Friday’s 8th Annual Youth Collaboration Breakfast sponsored by the Arlington Alliance for Youth, the word “collaboration” had been used dozens of times. Yet it was Chapa’s speech about the help he received as a slightly clueless, yet awfully curious student…

My name is Pulgas and I am the Arlington Animal Services, Cat of the Week! My owners brought me into the shelter on January 14, because they were allergic to me. I was sad because I would love a fur-ever home where I can live for the rest of my…

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched television events every year. One nonprofit also wants to make it the nation’s biggest weekend for giving and serving. North Texas Souper Bowl of Caring hopes to raise $1.3 million in cash and food donations for the needy while recruiting volunteers to serve on

There was a buzz in the air at the Tarrant County College-Southeast Campus (TCC) library last week. Besides the students reading at desks, or those searching the shelves for books, others were there to learn more about the new partnership between TCC and the Arlington Public Library. TCC is the first…

January 14 – February 16, 2013 Inspired by the ongoing Love Field Modernization Project as well as the $6 million commissioned art program at DFW International Airport, curator Benito Huerta organized this exhibition to showcase the lively public art activity at the two major airports in the Metroplex. Public art…

Boys & Girls Club of Arlington youth are gaining leadership and animal awareness skills Arlington’s Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to a multi-year national project that is all about responsible pet ownership. In December, Arlington Animal Services Administrative Coordinator Cheri Colbert spoke to the enthusiastic group…

Stephen Booher was presented the 2013 MLK Sharing the Dream Award in Government by the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee. The award was presented Friday, Jan. 18, during the MLK “Sharing the Dream” Awards Banquet at UT-Arlington. More than 450 guests attended this year’s 24th anniversary celebration, which is…

The Popular Public Magazine Receives Fresh Look for SummerThe Arlington Parks and Recreation Departments magazine, “Naturally Funtimes”, will have a new look for summer 2013. Since the early 1990s, the Naturally Funtimes magazine has been a resource guide for Arlington Parks and Recreation classes, programs and facilities. The upcoming change in…

Traffic in Arlington should be back to normal now that Great Southwest Parkway is open in both directions. The rail crossing was originally scheduled to open February 3, but is open nine days early.Union Pacific crews replaced aging track and ties along a 13-mile stretch in Arlington, and will continue

The Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington, which hosts 50 free musical shows each year, recently received some great news. Texas Power, Levitt’s first and only title sponsor since its creation in 2008, committed to returning in 2013 as the title sponsor for the third straight year.“We’re thrilled they’re back,” Patti…

City officials are working over the next few months to roll out automated recycling collection. Starting this summer wheeled recycling carts will take the place of traditional open-top bins that residents currently use for curbside recycling. The infrastructure for automated recycling will be developed, new trucks will be ordered and employees trained…

Abandoned puppies are rescued and being fostered to good health Freezing temperatures cannot compare to the even colder actions of an unknown person responsible for leaving four American Blue Heeler puppies to fend for themselves, outside, in a box on a cold, rainy night. At about 8:45 p. m. on…

There’s renewed momentum in Arlington to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation connections within and beyond the city’s borders. It’s taking shape in a mobility plan designed for those who see Arlington as a world-class entertainment destination, students who know it as a genuine college town and everyone who…

It looks like a best-case scenario for your Thursday morning commute. After a four-day closure, Collins Street is now open. The Union Pacific Rail Renewal project to replace aging track and ties along a 13-mile stretch in Arlington has consistently moved ahead of schedule. Cooper, Center, Mesquite, and Collins are all…

When it comes to volunteer work, Wanda Marshall finds it easy to get caught up in the past. The Arlington grandmother has been an active board member and hands-on volunteer for the Fielder Museum and the Arlington Historical Society for the better part of two decades, doing everything from serving as…

Astronaut, retired U. S. Navy captain, and best-selling author Mark Kelly will be the featured lecturer during the next Maverick Speakers Series presentation at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at UT Arlington’s Texas Hall, 701 S. Nedderman. The topic of his talk: “Endeavoring to Build a Better America.” A question-and-answer session and book signing follow…

Meet Waffles, the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Waffles wants nothing more than to find his perfect fur-ever home, will that be with you? Waffles is a solid black, adult male cat, with a tiny bit of white on his chest. He has gorgeous golden eyes, and he…

Awe- is all you can say about the current Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week, Juicy!” Look at this cute little girl that is looking for her forever home. Juicy is an eight month old, Spaniel Mix, who weighs a mere 13 pounds. This adorable pup is looking for…

Olivia Herrera can count on one hand the number of times she’s stepped inside a branch library. Two times. Maybe three. An unreliable car means a tough time getting pretty much anywhere. On Friday, she was thrilled to learn that transportation is no longer an issue when getting books. The library…

At Babe’s Chicken, phones are ringing non-stop, which is always a good thing for a restaurant, except when the most prominent reason for the calls are questions along the lines of, “So, how do I get there?”Even though Babe’s is in a prime Division and Center streets location in downtown…

Driving through central Arlington should be a bit smoother Wednesday morning as Union Pacific continues to open rail crossings for commuters. Cooper Street, N. Center Street, Mesquite Street and Collins Street are all open. Union Pacific opened Collins on Tuesday evening, a day earlier than expected. Davis Drive is expected to open Wednesday and…

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department and Lake Arlington are excited to officially announce the first Lake Arlington Bass Tournament, sponsored by Cabela’s of Fort Worth, on March 16, 2013.“The Fort Worth Cabela’s is a strong supporter of bass fishing and is very excited to begin our partnership with the…

Drivers will get a reprieve Tuesday morning as many of the rail crossings will begin to open. Cooper Street, N. Center Street and Mesquite are now open. Collins Street is scheduled to open later in the day. Stadium Drive East is scheduled to open Wednesday. Davis Drive is closed and Great Southwest Parkway is expected…

Motorists traveling Great Southwest Parkway will have to find an alternate route Monday morning due to the at-grade crossing’s early closure. A total of six rail crossings are now closed. Great Southwest Parkway is expected to remain closed until February 3. The UPRR advises the rail crossing closures at Cooper St., N. Center…

Five streets will remain closed in central Arlington on Sunday. Make sure to map your route ahead of time. The UPRR advises the rail crossing closures at Cooper St., N. Center St., Mesquite St., Collins St., and Stadium Dr. East will continue on Sunday, January 20. Bowen Road and Davis Drive are…

Arlington skatepark dedication ceremony set for Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The new Cody Rocamontes Memorial Skatepark will be officially unveiled at a dedication ceremony on, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Randol Mill Park. Construction of the skatepark by Spohn Ranch was completed on January 4, 2013. The new 5,400 square-foot facility…

If your weekend commute involves Collins Street or Stadium Drive in central Arlington, make sure to map your route ahead of time. The UPRR advises the rail crossing at Collins Street will close Saturday morning at 5:00 a. m. and Stadium Drive East is scheduled to close by 10:00 a. m. Drivers should make plans…

The Arlington City Hall, City Office Tower and many City of Arlington administrative offices will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 21. Regular hours of business will resume at 8 a. m. Tuesday, January 22. What’s Closed: City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court Arlington Animal…

The Arlington Police Department announces the debut of a weekly news program, “Inside APD.”This new program features a variety of topics and news affecting the Arlington community. The first episode featured Sgt. Tarrick McGuire and Officer Shelia Griffith and a focus on local homelessness initiatives. This week’s show features Detective Taylor…

The Union Pacific track renewal train will force rail crossing closures and traffic detours, but businesses in downtown Arlington will keep their doors open through it all. There are more than 760 businesses in the downtown Arlington area, ranging from automobile dealers to restaurants. Most plan to maintain normal business hours. Barricades to…

Respect A Bull, Inc. and Arlington Animal Services are the first to approach bullying in this unique and altruistic way The story of Turtle is both heartbreaking and miraculous. It begins with a two-year-old, severely mistreated and terribly abused Pit Bull dog. Weighing only 11 pounds, she was struggling to survive…

An educational festival hosted by Arlington ISD on February 16 might be one way to alleviate some of the stress involved with preparing for college. “Destination Success” is a free family college prep event which offers the tools AISD junior high and high school students need to succeed in college. Last year, AISD seniors were…

If your morning commute includes Cooper Street in central Arlington, make other plans for Friday. The UPRR advises the rail crossing at Cooper St. will close Friday morning at 6:30 a. m. Drivers will need to make plans for an alternate route and expect delays. The Center Street rail crossing is scheduled to…

The Arlington Fire Department celebrated the completion of Basic Training School #21 with a graduation ceremony at the Arlington Fire Training Academy. Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck swore in the 21 graduates.

The Arlington community is invited to attend the Celebration Rally for Texas Public Schools to promote the value, impact, and truth about public school districts and our community schools. Parents, community members, educators, elected officials, and business leaders are encouraged to attend this unified story spotlighting student success through guest speakers…

MLK “Sharing the Dream” Celebration Begins Friday, January 18In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Arlington residents and visitors from across the region are expected to take part in the four-day Arlington MLK “Sharing the Dream” Celebration 2013. Organizers expect this year’s celebration to…

According to Union Pacific, the Bowen Road rail crossing will close today (January 17) around 7:30 a. m. and will open later in the day. The Davis Drive crossing is anticipated to close around noon and is expected to remain closed through Monday, January 21. Follow the City of Arlington on Twitter @CityOfArlington #TrackRenewal…

Extended delays have already begun in certain parts of the city, but it’s evident that many drivers are seeking alternate routes to help minimize gridlock during the Union Pacific Track Renewal Project. Drivers also have an additional rail crossing to use, thanks to Bowen Road being closed for a four-hour period…

With only one day left to plan your alternate route in Arlington, city leaders have a few suggestions to make your commute a smooth one. Keith Melton, Director of Public Works and Transportation, is recommending several alternate routes for drivers to consider during the Union Pacific Track Renewal Project.“Available detour routes…

New independent restaurants. A walkable shopping district. A sports complex with soccer fields. These were just a few ideas residents, business owners and community leaders provided Saturday during a public meeting addressing the future of the New York Avenue Corridor.“We want to make sure the people of East Arlington are the…

Arlington drivers will have an additional rail crossing for use during the the Union Pacific Rail Renewal track project. On Thursday, January 17 Bowen Road will close for a few hours instead of a few days.“Union Pacific heard our concerns. Arlington is a bit unique because we have so many crossings…

My name is Baby Doll, and I am the Cat of the Week for Arlington Animal Services! I was owner surrendered at the shelter on 1/4/13 because my owner already had way too many animals. The volunteers think I am such a doll! I overhear them saying how wonderful my…

Wear your pants of fine fance, bright buttons, neck collar, Ask your princess for a dance and beau coups of laughter, If you pass up this chance you couldn’t be odder, Dr. Seuss-inspired fun awaits you and your daughter!Hear ye! Hear ye, dads and daughters! It’s time to mark your…

Donald Barter didn’t call it a bribe. Not flat out. Yet when he promised his eight-year-old son Jacob that a “good” report card would land him within touching distance of Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, little Jacob recorded the equivalent of an academic grand slam – four A’s. On Saturday,…

Drivers will have an extra day and an additional crossing to plan their alternate routes in Arlington this week. With the UPRR Track Renewal Project set to begin in a matter of days, the UP has announced changes to the anticipated rail crossing closure list. The track which runs across Bowen…

Are you looking for the sweetest gal in town? Well meet Fifi, the Arlington Animal Services “Golden PAWS Pet of the Month!” Fifi is a 10 year old Miniature Poodle Mix who weighs 22 pounds, and is looking for a home where she can live out her golden years. A…

Arlington Animal Services currently has one of the “coolest” dogs in town! Check out Eddie, the current “Dog of the Week!” Eddie is a three-year old, American Blue Heeler mix, that weighs 40 pounds, and he is currently awaiting his new home! Eddie was found wandering along Highway 287, which…

The Southwest Arlington Geocachers (S. W. A. G ) has been meeting every Wednesday evening at No Frills Grill on Little Road since 2008. Robert and Donna Bruton started the group with a handful of geocachers to share the joy of geocaching. Since then, the group has grown to fill up the party…

With Union Pacific’s Track Renewal Project just days away, Arlington drivers are expected to face unprecedented traffic challenges, which is why MyArlingtonTX. com is providing information to help you plan your route. As the project moves east, multiple at-grade railroad crossings are expected to be simultaneously closed for several days. The railroad crossings…

Drivers are already planning their alternate routes ahead of Union Pacific’s Track Renewal Project, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 16. This eight-day project will simultaneously close various crossings from Bowen Road to Stadium Drive for several days. To help you plan your commute, the City of Arlington has launched a…

10-Game Plans go on sale January 14The Texas Rangers today announced the club’s individual ticket offers and pricing for 2013. The official 2013 regular season schedule with game times was also released. Individual tickets for all 2013 games at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, except Opening Day, will go on sale at…

If you are interested in learning about the great activities and services available in Arlington, drop by Arlington ISD’s Community Resource Fair on January 26 to learn about local colleges, summer camps, employment opportunities, and much more. Arabic, Spanish and Vietnamese translators and interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing…

Volunteer for Arlington’s Homeless Count Night on January 24, 2013, and make a difference for our community and those in need. The Arlington Housing Authority is looking for volunteers to go out and survey homeless individuals in several designated geographic areas throughout the city. The biennial Homeless Count Night is an effort to

This coming Saturday, January 12th, you can help the City plan for the future of New York Avenue! This important street is a key north-south linkage between the Entertainment District, the Great Southwest Industrial District, the General Motors Assembly Plant, and the IH-20 employment center. The New York Avenue Corridor…

Thousands of residents will take part in the Arlington MLK “Sharing the Dream” Celebration weekend, which kicks off Friday, Jan. 18. Those arriving to the UT-Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom for the dinner and awards banquet on Friday night at 6:30 p. m. and at the “Sharing the Dream” MLK Step competition at Arlington…

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington is ready to start hiring people for the summer, so get your résumés ready. A job fair is being held at the theme park on Jan. 12 & 13 to fill about 1,000 jobs for the 2013 season. A second fair will be held Jan. 19-21. There are job…

Arlington Streets Ready for Close-Up With Launch of Webcam PageArlington drivers will be forced to find alternate routes through the city next week when the Union Pacific Rail Renewal project gets underway. But avoiding gridlock might be easier now that a segment of City’s network of traffic cameras is available…

Happy 2013! The January issue of On Call celebrates a new year with news and information about Arlington public safety. Read the On Call newsletter. Read it. Share It. Get involved.

Road to Six Flags Drive from Ballpark Way to Six Flags Drive will be closed for road work January 7, 2013 until March 2, 2013. Please find alternate routes during this time. View map as PDF.

Are you ready to meet the best snuggling boy in town? Well here he is! Meet Grant, our current Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week!” Grant is a male, Chihuahua Mix, who only weighs 11 pounds, just a little man in a big lonely shelter world. He was found…

My name is Max, and I am the Arlington Animal Services, Cat of the Week! Check out how cute I am! I am a one year old solid black medium hair adult kitty and I weigh 7.2 pounds. The person who surrendered me to the shelter on 12/29 found me…

Arlington drivers will face unprecedented traffic challenges beginning next week when a major project by the Union Pacific Railroad will simultaneously close five crossings from Bowen Road to Mesquite Street for several days. As the project moves further east, Bowen Road will open as Collins and Stadium Drive are closed…

Noise from the rattling of trains has never been an issue for Joanna Sherman in the 10 years she’s lived relatively close to the rail line along Division Street. Noise from the Union Pacific Railroad’s track renewal project might be a different matter as it gets underway later this month. At some point a crew…

The 77th Cotton Bowl Classic was a coming out party for Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and the Aggies, who dominated the Oklahoma Sooners 41-13 at Cowboys Stadium. Outland Trophy winner Luke Joeckel helped open massive running lanes for Manziel, allowing the freshman phenom to rush for 229 yards–a Cotton

Christmas trees might be disappearing, but gift trees are still in season at all Arlington libraries. Hanging on each branch are tags with the titles, authors, and descriptions of individual children’s books. The library would love to have these books for the 2013 Summer Reading Club for its tiniest readers, children…

Friday night’s showdown between the ninth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies and the eleventh-ranked Oklahoma Sooners could produce some fireworks, and a former Arlington High School star could play a major role in the outcome. Family and friends are excited about Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel, winner of the 2012 Outland Trophy,

Are you ready to meet an all around great gal? Well look no further! Meet Cheyenne, the current Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week!” Cheyenne is a Terrier Pit Bull mix who weighs 37 pounds, so she should fit nicely into any home. Code Compliance Officers found her searching…

Pikabu is the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Pikabu is a neutered, male adult who weighs 12.4 pounds. Pikabu is a gorgeous cat, mostly white in color, with brown and orange-ish markings on his head, face, back and tail. He has beautiful golden yellow eyes, as well. Pikabu