News media watched quietly through their lenses as Arlington Police Department launched a remote-controlled small helicopter at Lake Arlington Thursday afternoon. The process began with officers adhering to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulated checklist that must be completed before launching the small helicopter. The Arlington Police Department recently received…

Many local government administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 29, for Good Friday. Regular hours will resume at 8 a. m. Monday, April 1. Garbage and recycling pickups will occur in the city as scheduled. What’s Closed Friday, March 29 Arlington City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court All Public Library locations…

The City of Arlington is joining the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and other North Texas cities in an anti-litter, public awareness campaign aimed at improving water quality in the region. Buzz Pishkur, Director of Water Utilities, hopes the “Reverse Litter” campaign will raise public awareness about how roadside litter can pollute…

Congratulations to Ester Trevino and Lil’ Bit, winners of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!This week’s “pets around town” pick was the toughest yet because ALL the pet pics were adorable. There were so many great images of lovable canines and playful pooches, a parrot in the park, a pet…

Meet Naa, the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Poor Naa was surrendered to the shelter on March 18 because his owners had too many animals. Naa is looking for a new home he can call his own. Naa is a young, male cat weighing 5.4 pounds. He came…

On March 26, Gov. Rick Perry appointed Arlington businessman Victor Vandergriff to the Texas Transportation Commission. If confirmed by the Senate, Vandergriff will serve a six-year term that ends in 2019. He will be this region’s voice on the five-member board. Vandergriff will replace Bill Meadows, a former Fort Worth councilman…

March has never been sweeter in the city of Arlington. For the first time in the 75-year history of the NCAA tournament, Arlington will host the NCAA Men’s Basketball-South Regional Championships and four members of the Sweet 16. Top-seeded Kansas plays Michigan in Friday’s early game, with Florida and Florida…

Each week we select an image to feature in the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week contest. The problem is, this week’s theme is “Pets Around Town” and all the pet pics are so adorable!We have managed to narrow the selection down to three photos, please vote for your…

UTA Maverick Speaker Series to Feature Aaron Neville and Special Guest Ellis MarsalisGrammy Award-winning musician Aaron Neville brings his inimitable voice and timeless lyrics to College Park Center for an added installment of UT Arlington’s 2012-2013 Maverick Speakers Series. Neville will be joined by Ellis Marsalis for “A Night with New…

Lake Arlington boaters can have their vessels inspected free of charge. The Dive/Swift Water Rescue Team of the Arlington Fire Department in partnership with the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand to inspect boats from 8 a. m. to Noon at Richard Simpson Park Boat Ramp at Lake Arlington on…

Intricately crafted, stunning works of glass art will go on sale to the public Friday, March 29, at UT Arlington’s annual Glass Art Show and Sale at the Studio Art Center, 810 S. Davis Drive. The work, designed by students, faculty and staff, will range from paperweights and vases to sculptures…

While walking out of the grocery store with his mother in a downpour so heavy he could barely see their parked car, Dalton Potter was struck with one of those ah-ha moments. What if they had a face spray that forces raindrops to bounce right off, keeping you – and…

“Sunny” is the Arlington Animal Services Center Dog of the Week! An adorable, young Terrier Pit Bull Mix, she is approximately one year old. Brought in to our shelter as a stray, Sunny has won the hearts of our volunteers with her happy smile and sweet, sunny personality – and…

College basketball will descend on Arlington this weekend as the NCAA Basketball Tournament hits Cowboys Stadium bringing with it fans from three states as well as legions of local and national March Madness followers. The Division I Men’s Basketball South Regional Championships, which will be played on Friday and Sunday, will…

Sylvia Anderson browsed the paintings and prints at Art on the Greene, looking for the perfect new addition to her home. A little cold was not enough to deter the Fort Worth woman from attending the 2nd annual art show at Richard Greene Linear Park in Arlington.“There was no way I…

When springtime storms strike North Texas, local forecasters will have new technology in their arsenal to help predict where severe weather will strike and respond faster when it does. A radar system called CASA, Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere, will provide more specific and timelier weather readings that emergency management…

Krista Grant did not always pay close attention to the food she ate. That changed when the Arlington woman, then pregnant with her first child, watched Food Inc., the 2008 documentary that examined the country’s corporate food and farming industries. The film opened hereyes and dramatically changed how herfamily ate. Grant and…

The City of Arlington was notified around 5:45 a. m. today about AT&T cellular and landline telephone outages in southeast Arlington. The affected area included a geographical boundary from the southeast City limits, west to Park Springs Blvd. and north to Timberview Drive. Multiple City Departments mobilized very quickly to work…

APRD requests public attendance at town meetings for “PROS Plan” update The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has requested the attendance of Arlington citizens at one of five public meetings, in order to update the City’s Park Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The department recognizes that citizens’ input is vital to…

Bradley Jamison has been attending UT Arlington basketball games on and off all season, and nothing was sweeter Wednesday than taking his usual seat five rows from courtside, smack dab in the middle, within the midst of post-tournament March Madness. So it wasn’t the NCAA’s Big Dance. Or even the…

Looking for a good book to read this weekend?Stop by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library’s Spring Book Sale at the Meadowbrook Recreation Center, 1400 Dugan Street. Hours are 9 a. m. – 5 p. m. on Friday and Saturday; 11 a. m. – 4 p. m. on Sunday (Half Price Day). Teachers are…

Mayor Robert Cluck quite literally “delivered the goods” to two homes Thursday as part of an effort to raise awareness for Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County. Mayor Cluck took some time to join several area mayors and a group of volunteers as they delivered meals to seniors unable…

Wait until it is safe to return. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local television and radio stations. Do not return to flooded areas until authorities indicate it is safe to do so. Do not visit disaster areas following a flood. Your presence may hamper urgent emergency response and rescue operations.…

There are countless things to do in Arlington every day, like sightseeing, heading to Six Flags, shopping or trying out a new restaurant, and this weekend is no different. MyArlingtonTx. com recommends five things to do in Arlington this weekend for tourists or residents. Get Your Pajamas Ready!Pack your tents and sleeping bags…

Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www. weather. gov. Don’t drive unless you have to. If you must drive, travel with care. Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel. Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee. Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might…

Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www. weather. gov. If a flash flood warning is issued for your area: Climb to safety immediately. Flash floods develop quickly. Do not wait until you see rising water. Get out of low areas subject…

It’s that time again. The 24thannual Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase returns to the Arlington Convention Center on Friday, March 22 and runs through Sunday, March 24. This colorful three-day event features beautiful artwork, live dance and concert performances, a food court with delicious cuisine, and special attractions like…

Congratulations to Zane Adams, the winner of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!The theme this week is “Sunsets & Nature” and it was difficult to select a winner because all of the sunset and nature images that have been submitted are remarkable. But everyone loves a sunset and this image…

Are you ready to serve on a local committee, one that will impact area schools? If the answer is yes, Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees is seeking applications for the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide findings and recommendations to the Board of Trustees relating…

How do you do? My name is “Bergdorff” and I was chosen as the Arlington Animal Services Dog of the Week! I am said to be a volunteer favorite because of my kind and gentle personality. I was a little shy at first, but a nice volunteer got not know…

Make no mistake. Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith isn’t just some celebrity figurehead when it comes to the new North Texas Youth Education Town, or YET Center, a community center being erected in downtown Arlington. On Thursday, Smith played tour guide of the still-under-construction project, going from room to room,…

The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) wants to hear from you. School leaders are working each day to provide a great place for students to learn, for teachers to teach, for all employees to work and for parents to send their children for an excellent education. Now they want to know if…

What Is Turn Around Don’t Drown® (TADD)?TADD is a NOAA National Weather Service campaign to warn people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters. Why is Turn Around Don’t Drown® So Important?Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related…

Police Chief, joining a legacy of world class leaders who have served the community with honor and distinction. Chief Johnson has held numerous executive policing positions in Arlington since 2007, including deputy police chief, assistant police chief and most recently as interim police chief. The swearing-in ceremony at the Arlington Convention Center…

During any given police shift, you might find an officer on Twitter writing about a crash or providing an update about a critical incident. It’s oftentimes official and part of the growing Twitter phenomenon. In North Texas, the Arlington Police Department coined the Tweetalong term to signify a virtual ride-along. …

My name is Whisper, and I am the Arlington Animal Services, Cat of the Week! As you can see, I am one handsome kitty! I can brag, because I know I am beautiful, all the volunteers and staff tell me all the time. I have medium to longhair, silky soft…

As part of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, this year’s Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year. Sponsored by EPA’s WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week…

With National Flood Safety Awareness Week running March 18-22, the City of Arlington is reminding all residents to educate themselves on what to do in the event of a flood situation. The City of Arlington participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes federal-backed flood insurance available for all…

You spoke, and the City listened. Now, on March 23, City employees will present preliminary recommendations for the New York Avenue Corridor Strategy. These recommendations were formed based on input received at the last open house in January and from the project survey. On Saturday, the public will be able…

UT Arlington hosts Oral Roberts University in the CollegeInsider. com men’s basketball post-season tournament this Wednesday, March 20 at 7:30pm at College Park Center. The CollegeInsider bid is the first for the Mavericks and also marks the first post-season game at College Park Center. The Mavericks reached the championship game of the Western Athletic…

Enjoy Some BirdwatchingLearn what it takes to become a “birder” during this six-week series of Sunday classes at River Legacy Living Science Center led by the North Central Texas Master Birders. Take a guided bird tour after hearing about field etiquette, backyard birding, birding with kids, e-birding and other topics.…

APRD receives three awards at recent TRAPS conference in Lubbock, Texas The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department received three awards from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society at its state conference in Lubbock, Texas, on March 8, 2013. Sue Phillips, a long-time resident of east Arlington, received the “Outstanding Service…

The boys, 45 in total, stared forward, waiting for the cue. The lights dimmed, and the boys of the Arlington High School Varsity Men’s Choir began to sing. It was only rehearsal, but with just one day before the big performance, everything needed to be perfect. For the first time in history, two…

Artist Steve Moya Looking for Success on the GreeneAbout halfway through the first Art on the Greene festival held last year, artist and organizer Steve Moya took one look at the dozens of tents, the ton of artwork, the bands, the food, the people, and said, to no one in…

“Amira” is Arlington Animal Services current dog of the week. Amira was a stray found by a local Arlington citizen who brought her to the shelter to be cared for until she could be reunited with her family or adopted into a new home. She is a beautiful girl who loves…

Jasmine is a six pound kitty, approximately seven months of age, with a beautiful Tortoiseshell coat and green eyes! This pretty little flower hadn’t had a chance to put down roots yet when she was brought in to the shelter as a stray, but this sweet little girl has sure…

Driving between Arlington and Dallas will be just a tad trickier for motorists during the next couple of nights. The southbound Texas 360 ramp to eastbound Interstate 20 will be closed Wednesday and Thursday night beginning at 8 p. m. for bridge maintenance. The Cummins Street bridge that crosses over Texas 360…

Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and, at times, deadly. Floods are the most frequent and costly natural disaster in the United States. Advanced planning can help protect lives and minimize property losses due to flooding. With the spring approaching, Arlington is partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the…

Congratulations to Geri Piccola McNiece the winner of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!Geri is no stranger to many Arlington residents who have seen her fitness hoop demonstrations and performances at community events. We love this image of Geri and her friend dancing with LED hoops near Cowboys…

Cody Rocamontes was 15 years old and fearless. The Martin High School sophomore would lug his skateboard everywhere, jumping steep stairs, rails and ramps without thinking twice. He and his friends dreamt of someday starting a public skatepark in Arlington. In August 2009, Cody was struck by a car and killed while…

Fun Things to Do Around Arlington This Weekend – March 8-10

Keep Arlington Beautiful, the City of Arlington’s Water and Parks and Recreation Departments, and local geocachers and volunteers will join forces to clean up Lake Arlington on April 6, 2013 from 8AM-Noon. Volunteers at last year’s April cleanup removed over 10.8 tons of litter from the lake, and even more volunteers…

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari president of The University of Texas at Arlington effective June 1. The Board unanimously approved the appointment at a special called board meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Karbhari was named lone finalist for the position at a…

Join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department staff as we camp out at River Legacy Parks, March 22-23, 2013. Pack your tents and sleeping bags and set out for a night in the wilderness, right here in the city. The campout includes dinner, a movie under the stars, sleeping bag story…

Mark Lamster, a heralded arts writer and editor, has been appointed as a UT Arlington architecture professor in practice and as architecture critic for The Dallas Morning News in an innovative position shared by the University and the news organization. Lamster, a native New Yorker, is associate American editor of Architectural…

Arlington’s newest branch library isn’t filled with books and it doesn’t come with its own parking lot. Instead, the impressive TechLiNK Mobile Technology Lab is a 39-foot bus that boasts 11 sit-down computer stations and will travel throughout the city, especially into neighborhoods not in close proximity to a city library. Patrons…

Internet video series highlights exemplary parks and recreation staff membersThe Arlington Parks and Recreation Department has repeatedly been acknowledged as an exemplary municipal department; however, the true value of the department has always come from the staff members that operate within it. The APRD has recently developed a new avenue for…

A spirit of tradition continued Friday at Miller Elementary School when Arlington police officers and firefighters met Miller Elementary students on the basketball court. The starting lineup included newly appointed Police Chief Will Johnson. Deputy City Manager Theron Bowman was an honorary referee. Players say the game was an opportunity…

General Motors in Arlington welcomed a big delivery on Friday afternoon. The first shipment of massive equipment to create parts for GM’s new full-size SUVs arrived to fanfare at the Arlington Stamping Plant. Four presses, pit equipment and two press beds — weighing a total of five million pounds — made the…

From the safety of solid ground, 14-year-old Sarah Digilormo watched her family enter the Texas Giant, a roller coaster famous for its stomach-churning 79-degree drop.“I’m happy right here,” said Digilormo, who lives in Kilgore. “Roller coasters aren’t my thing.”Few shared Digilormo’s sentiment Saturday at the season opening of Six Flags…

My name is Nemo, and I am the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! I came into the shelter on the 23rd of February, and I have been looking for my fur-ever home ever since! I am a calm, laid back orange and white Tabby male with lots of…

Hello, my name is “Sweety” and I have been chosen as the Arlington Animal Services “Dog of the Week”. I am a Shepherd mix female, about five months old, with brown and white fur, and weigh about 35 pounds. I was found lost on the streets, and luckily, I was…

The Great Pyramids of Giza, Stockholm’s Royal Palace, The Alamo…and now Cowboys Stadium in Arlington! New York’s prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology has taken iconic night time photographs of landmarks around the world; now RIT needs our help in illuminating the exterior of Cowboys Stadium with handheld flashlights or camera…

The collaboration between the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments grew more comprehensive Thursday when the global leader of analytical instruments donated $7.5 million to support the university’s technology research. The Shimadzu commitment is the largest philanthropic gift in the school’s history and follows last April’s in-kind…

Award-winning Musical Hits UTA Stage The award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, hits the stage this weekend as members of the UTA Maverick Theatre Company and UTA Department of Music collaborate to bring this masterpiece to life—right here in Arlington. Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless, classic that offers…

Three FREE Events in MarchThe Arlington Water Utilities Department and Arlington Public Library have partnered to bring you free family fun and educational activities designed to increase understanding of the urban environment and promote healthier choices. March 2Learn and Grow FairSaturday, March 2, 9 a. m. – noonin ain AmrchSouthwest Branch Library,…

Arlington’s Woodland West Branch Library, located at 2837 W. Park Row, is now open after closing in January to facilitate repairs to the building’s interior. Customers will enjoy the location’s new carpet and paint, a custom Wi-Fi bar and other built in tables, as well as new tables and chairs.…

On such a bright Saturday with temperatures hovering in the heavenly mid-60s, a classroom-type setting would be the last place you’d expect to find tween-aged boys, at least willingly. Yet, there’s something angelic going on exactly where they are, inside the East Arlington Branch Library. Seventh-grader Kamran Ali Khan, eighth-grader Jacob…