The City of Arlington has confirmed six positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying in the following locations:East Mayfield Road at New York AvenueForestwood Drive at Arbor Oaks DriveMansfield Webb Road at Ballweg RoadDouglas Court at North Cooper StreetJake Langston Park…

The Arlington Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 16 newest police officers during a special ceremony Friday afternoon. Having completed 28 weeks in the Arlington Police Basic Academy, these men and women will begin patrolling neighborhoods in the American Dream City with their field training officers on August 1. This…

MyArlingtonTV is taking a trip across The American Dream City to showcase some of the diverse musical acts happening in Arlington’s schools, restaurants, churches and neighborhoods. Hosted by Tika Cook, “Backstage Arlington” highlights some of the different music acts and performing venues that exist in Arlington. The newest episode features the folk,…

More than 80 children and adults filled the community room of the Southeast Branch Library on Wednesday afternoon to see Texas Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis, and Hall of Fame radio broadcaster and voice of the Texas Rangers Eric Nadel. The two attended in support of the library’s Summer Reading Club,…

Levitt Pavilion Arlington begins the last segment of its free concert season Sept. 2, when a Levitt tradition continues for the eighth year and Grammy Award-winners Brave Combo perform their mosh-pit polka at 8 p. m. The Baylor Orthopedic & Spine Hospital 2016 Fall Concert Season continues with free music on Friday,…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Star of Texas ChallengeNow’s your chance to check out Arlington’s newest public art, get your picture on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages and win a prize pack all at the same…

The Arlington Police and Fire Department recently honored three City of Arlington Water Utilities Department employees with a Letter of Commendation for going beyond the call of duty to assist in safely locating a missing woman. Without their help, the situation might have had a tragic outcome. Late on July 20,…

The Arlington and Mansfield independent school districts are each hosting back-to-school events next month designed to bring the community together as well as properly equip students for the upcoming school year. The Arlington Independent School District Back to School Kickoff will help thousands of AISD students and their families get the…

On Tuesday, 150 campers from the Elzie Odom Athletic Center presented a banner to Police Chief Will Johnson on behalf of all Arlington Parks and Recreation summer camps. This small gesture was a way for campers to show support, appreciation and gratitude to Arlington Police Department, as well as law enforcement…

Another project has been completed this summer to enhance the visual aesthetics within the city. Over the last few months, drought-tolerant Texas landscapes were installed on Northeast Green Oaks Blvd and East Sublett Road corridors. In 2015, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation provided a $250,000 grant to conduct the pilot project in…

Shaunda Poster, born and raised in Arlington, will tell you she was preparing for her broadcast communication career her whole life and didn’t know it. The 2013 UT Arlington graduate entered college with the intention of pursing a life in interior decorating. A little more than three years in, she realized…

Grab your swimsuit and join us Thursday, August 4 for a Dive-In Movie at Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center, located at 1924 Randol Mill Park Rd. inside Randol Mill Park. Lounge in and around the pool with your friends and family while enjoying Minions on the big screen. The pool will re-open…

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington and University of Texas Southwestern are collaborating on two projects to improve the accuracy of the delivery of cancer radiation therapies and minimize the exposure of healthy tissues. For one project, Mingwu Jin, UTA assistant professor of physics, is working with Xun Jia…

Are you a Pokémon Go trainer? From your neighborhood park to the Six Flags Over Texas theme park, you don’t have to look too hard in Arlington to find Pokéstops, gyms and Pokémon to capture. The goal of this hit game, already being called a worldwide phenomenon, is to travel around…

One hundred and one adoptions provided empty kennels and happy smiles during the annual Clear the Shelters event Saturday at the Arlington Animal Services Center. More than 700 shelters from across the country, including about 70 in the Metroplex, participated in the national Clear the Shelters initiative and waived adoption fees to…

Editor’s note: This article was updated with additional lane changes at 4 p. m. July 26. New lane changes have been announced this week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. SH 360 Main LanesFrom now until August 18 (except Sundays), between the hours of 8 p. m. and 5 a. m.,…

The Arlington Police Department celebrated the importance of community involvement this past weekend during a National Night Out Project365 Kickoff Party at River Legacy Park. The Project365 Kickoff, which featured food, games, music and plenty of fun, highlighted the National Night Out event that is hosted annually by local communities each fall. National Night…

Cat of the Week – Meet LuckyLucky is our chosen cat “stand-in” for Cat of the Week. Although not very animated, this tan and white cat is pleased to be back as the “stand-in” for Cat of the Week. Numerous cats were adopted during the third annual Clear the Shelters day on…

The City of Arlington has confirmed six positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying in the following locations:Normandy Drive at Wilmette DriveYaupon Drive at Bristlecone DriveSouth Bowen Road at Buffalo DriveWest Arkansas Lane at Lakewood DriveEast Road to Six Flags Street…

Tech Titans has named four University of Texas at Arlington professors finalists for the 2016 Tech Titans awards. The prestigious honor recognizes the educators’ outstanding innovations in science and engineering, and for developing successful new educational models supporting undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Finalists are: Purnendu “Sandy” Dasgupta, Hamish…

As summer heats up, be sure to check out the Meadowbrook Park FootGolf course, located at 1300 E. Dugan Street off East Abram Street in Arlington. FootGolf is a combination of soccer and golf, but instead of clubs and golf balls, players kick a soccer ball into a 21-inch diameter cup. FootGolf…

We’re all at least slightly familiar with the term “summer slide” or “brain drain,” which refers to the general loss of academic progress that can happen to students during the summer months. The Southwest Branch of the Arlington Public Library has set out to fight that phenomenon in a fun and engaging…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Party on the Patio at Tierra Verde Golf ClubArlington Parks and Recreation‘s Party on the Patio 2016 at Tierra Verde Golf Club continues with Beatles Tribute band, Me and My…

The Housing Authority of the City of Arlington (AHA) will accept applications from persons interested in participating in its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Applications will be accepted during the Open Enrollment period, which runs from 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016, through 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Applications will be…

With temperatures expected to reach triple digits this week, its important to know the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Residents are encouraged to exercise the following precautions to keep themselves or others from overheating. Be Informed and Stay AlertCheck local news media for extreme heat alerts and advisories. The National…

Party on the Patio is back at Tierra Verde Golf Club this Friday!Come enjoy an evening out with the entire family or make it a date night. The evening will be filled with food and drink specials, live music and lots of fun! Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs…

Work will soon begin on one of the final, major phases of the Center Street Bridge project over Interstate 20 in south Arlington. The Texas Department of Transportation anticipates pouring the bridge decks for the project starting in late August, weather permitting. The work will occur during night-time hours and will…

The Arlington Police Department mourns the loss of K9 “Mojo,” who passed away after searching for an aggravated assault suspect on Tuesday, July 19. Detectives were tracking a fugitive wanted in conjunction with the shooting of another man. The original shooting incident occurred on June 12, 2016, and detectives had secured…

A resident of Arlington since 1986, Gigi Erwin has a passion for keeping her city clean. Erwin currently serves on the Board for Keep Arlington Beautiful and is proud of the mile long stretch of road that she has committed to keep clean for the next year. She is also known…

Cat of the Week – Meet TomThis four month old, male Domestic Medium Hair is a blue and white Tabby. Tom is a typical rambunctious kitten wanting to play with toys. Once he has expended all of his energy playing with toys, he enjoys being held and petted. Tom is looking for a…

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, the non profit group Sponsor Adoptions was able to sponsor 33 shelter pets, which were considered highly adoptable despite their medical conditions. Through agreements with area veterinarian clinics and rescue groups, including SPCA of Dallas and Operation Kindness, Sponsor Adoptions was…

The University of Texas at Arlington will break ground this fall on a $125 million state-of-the-art research and teaching facility. The 220,000 square foot Science and Engineering Innovation and Research (SEIR) Building will house interdisciplinary research neighborhoods that will enhance collaboration among UTA’s nationally ranked College of Engineering, College of Nursing and Health…

Members of the Pi Kappa Phis organization, The Ability Experience, competed in an amateur-vs-expert showdown against the University of Texas at Arlington’s prominent Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball team Saturday to help foster an understanding of people with physical disabilities. The basketball game at UTA’s Maverick Activity Center was part of a cross-country…

Now’s your chance to check out Arlington’s newest public art, get your picture on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages and win a prize pack all at the same time. It’s the Star of Texas Challenge and you can join the race. The City and the Arlington Museum of Art challenge residents to visit the 20…

AT&T Stadium in Arlington will give a big Texas welcome to former two-division world champion Canelo Alvarez and WBO Junior Middleweight World Champion Liam “Beefy” Smith as it hosts their world championship showdown on Saturday, September 17. As the third boxing match ever held at AT&T Stadium, Canelo vs. Smith will guarantee a…

New lane changes have been announced this week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. From now until Friday, between the hours of 8 p. m. and 5 a. m., the southbound inside left main lane of SH 360 will be closed between Ave J and Six Flags Drive for…

When temperatures soar, the hotter weather can pose a danger to family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to ensure your pet stays safe this summer:HOT CARS DEADLY FOR PETS Pet owners should not leave their animal in the car – even for a few minutes –…

Editor’s Note: Because of an equipment malfunction, targeted ground spraying did not occur Monday night in the areas surrounding South Cooper Street at Lovers Lane and Saddle Ridge Drive at Yacht Club Drive. These areas will be sprayed Tuesday night and Wednesday night. The City of Arlington has confirmed seven positive West Nile…

A new sports bar is coming to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with a menu designed by a highly rated chef. The Stadium Club, slated for a fall 2016 opening, will feature dishes created by chef Anthony Van Camp, formerly of Ser at the Hilton Anatole and a nominee for Rising Star Chef in the 2015 CultureMap Tastemaker…

internationally renowned journalists, an environmentalist and television venture capitalist headline The University of Texas at Arlington’s 2016-17 Maverick Speakers Series. Best-selling author Reza Aslan opens the highly-anticipated season Sept. 13. This year’s lineup also includes “Mr. Wonderful” of ABC’s Shark Tank Kevin O’Leary, CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists…

“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 episode features a behind-the-scenes look at the Teen Talent Follies auditions at Miss Persis…

The Cooper Street raised median project is nearing completion, according to Texas Department of Transportation officials. Crews are currently working during the overnight hours to pave the final stretch of Cooper Street between Arkansas Lane and Mitchell Street near the University of Texas at Arlington. Lane striping will be one of…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center’s 10th AnniversaryCome celebrate BK’s 10th Anniversary with fun games, tasty popsicles, and prizes! Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center, located at 2800 W. Sublett Rd., features an…

Arlington Water Utilities has been awarded a $300,000 federal grant that will help improve the City’s leak-detection capabilities and generate cost-savings related to water treatment, pumping and meter reading. The WaterSMART matching grant was awarded by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The financial assistance is available for cities…

The Arlington Independent School District announced its policy this week for providing free and reduced-price meals for qualifying students under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. On Aug. 1, Arlington ISD Food & Nutrition…

Come celebrate BK’s 10th Anniversary with fun games, tasty popsicles, and prizes!Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center, located at 2800 W. Sublett Rd., features an interactive spray pad, shallow water play pool, lap pool, diving area and two water slides. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a 10th anniversary celebration from…

Dog owners will soon have a new public park in the American Dream City where their furry friends can socialize, celebrate and play. On June 28, the Arlington City Council approved a construction contract of up to $722,000 with Encino Landscape, Inc. to build the future Rush Creek Dog Park on…

Have you ever been startled by seeing a wild animal in the city, or happened upon an orphaned wild animal? Wildlife in urban environments is a concern for some, and a wonder for others. Questions such as, “is it dangerous?” or, “should I help it, or report it?” come to…

Celebrate the tastes of Texas throughout July as you dine out at GO TEXAN restaurants during the annual GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up. Each year, the Texas Department of Agriculture’s restaurant round-up highlights GO TEXAN member restaurants that are committed to serving menu items with ingredients sourced from local farmers, ranchers and…

Fees will be waived for dog or cat adoptions at the Arlington Animal Services Center between 10 a. m. and 5 p. m. Saturday, July 23 as part of the national Clear the Shelters initiative. Regular adoption prices are $90 for cats and kittens and $100 for dogs and puppies. Those costs include sterilization, vaccinations,…

For the third weekend in a row, Arlington was the site for major, youth-sports programming. Athletes from around the region competed in tennis, softball and baseball tournaments. Participants and their families utilized local sports fields, tennis courts, hotels, shops and restaurants during their stay. The City of Arlington and Parks and…

The Arlington City Council has approved a nine-year retail electricity supply contract that will save the City an estimated $2.5 million a year. In April, Arlington hired Priority Power Management, LLC to solicit bids from various electricity firms and help negotiate a contract for the City, which consumes more than 72.6…

Tobi Fawehinmi, a junior track and field jumper at the University of Texas at Arlington, was selected for the U. S. Paralympic Track and Field Team. One of 66 members selected for the team, Fawehinmi will compete in the 200-meter, 4-by-100 meter relay, long jump and the triple jump.“We are extremely proud of…

Deep Blue Something blasted out of Denton in 1995 when their hit, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” slowly began to dominate radio. At the time, there was a DIY attitude among bands, and that’s what Deep Blue Something did — start making records and hitting the road with an Indie budget, Indie…

Arlington is proud to announce the eighth annual Ecofest that will take over the streets of Downtown Arlington on Saturday, September 17. The event will kick off at 10 a. m. and the fun will continue until 2 p. m. This free, family-oriented event will take place at Founders Plaza, 100 W.…

Inside this month’s On Call newsletter, more public safety news from APD. Inside this issue, we go inside The Rec for an up close look at after school programs for youth. Also in this issue, more good examples of great police work with highlights from police districts. On Call is…

The City of Arlington has confirmed five positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying in the following locations:Caliente Drive at Commander Court Jake Langston Park at Woodside DriveForrestwood Drive at Arbor Oaks DriveArkansas Lane at Lakewood DriveGreek Row Drive at Kerby…

For several years, the Bad Königshofen pool has struggled with water clarity issues because of a steady increase in pool attendance. Sunscreen, sediment and other materials affect water’s clarity. When water doesn’t meet the Texas Administrative Code* regarding water clarity, park staff must close down the facility. Arlington Aquatics will be…

Our community grieves for the victims and families involved in last night’s tragic and heartbreaking events in Downtown Dallas. Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson and I have reached out to Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings to offer any assistance we can at this time. We have lowered…

National Night Out in the American Dream City may be months away but Arlington police are encouraging residents to come together, celebrate and mingle at a special community event this summer. The department’s National Night Out Project365 Kickoff party is scheduled from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday, July 23 at the River Legacy Park…

The Arlington ISD has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Sid Richardson Foundation to provide continued operational support for the Emerging Leaders Program, a research-based principal and assistant principal training program. The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to strengthen the leadership skills of aspiring principals and assistant principals. The program,…

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 Jamaica Gates, a Caribbean restaurant in Arlington specializing in Jamaican cuisine paired with live reggae & jazz music. Located…

Dreams began coming true more than two decades ago through the good deeds of a group that has grown to approximately 300 teenagers and adults from area churches with a desire to “serve and bless” their neighbors. Arlington Work Camp is a non-profit organization established with a dream of serving the…

Want a chance to win a free getaway this summer? All it takes is a few hours of reading time!For adults 18 and older, the Arlington Public Library’s Summer Reading Club offers participants who log at least five hours of reading time a shot at winning a staycation prize pack…

Due to a combination of an unexpected conflict with other utilities, soil conditions and inclement weather, lane closures on Abram Street in downtown Arlington will last longer than originally anticipated. Westbound lanes on Abram Street between East Street and Elm Street, which were expected to reopen to drivers on July 1, will continue to…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Twins vs. Rangers at Globe Life Park in ArlingtonYour first place Texas Rangers welcome the Minnesota Twins for four games at Globe Life Park in Arlington this weekend! The last…

Guten Tag! This year, the City of Arlington is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its Sister City partnership with Bad Königshofen, Germany. A group of 22 delegates from Arlington, led by Mayor Pro Tempore Sheri Capehart, are visiting Germany this month to participate in festivities observing the 1,275th Anniversary of Bad Königshofen.…

Arlington was one of five national cities with populations of 100,000 or more to receive the U. S. Conference of Mayors’ 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award. The American Dream City was recognized for its Community Health Program, a voluntary, no-cost enrollment in-home paramedic preventative care service. Specially selected physician-trained paramedics make proactive, preventative “house calls”…

From the colorful sculptures on display along busy streets to the diverse mix of concerts, shows and art exhibits offered year-round, it’s easy to identify downtown Arlington as a growing cultural arts destination within the city. Now, the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation has its fingers crossed that the state will make…

American Sporting Events held its youth Baseball World Series at Randol Mill Park and other Arlington fields this past weekend. More than 35 teams from around the state traveled to Arlington parks to play in the 6th annual tournament. The Series was coordinated by American Sporting Events Inc., of Norman, Oklahoma.“ASE relocated…

“On the Clock” is a show that gives residents an inside look at the hard work city employees do every day to make Arlington a better community to live, learn, work and play. This month’s show features the Arlington Fire Department. The episode, hosted by City Manager Trey Yelverton, highlights the…

Two water main breaks that occurred last Friday are expected to cause delays for drivers through this week. Two lanes of southbound Matlock Road between Interstate 20 and Stephens Street will remain closed at least until Friday, July 8. The 30-inch water main that broke in that section has been repaired…

Cat of the Week – Meet ArchieThis three and half year old, male Domestic Short Hair is a Red Tabby. Archie is a large cat weighing in at eighteen pounds and a height of about fifteen inches. He subscribes to the “purr-squint-knead” philosophy. He appreciates being paid attention to and…

While most children greet the start of summer vacation without a care in the world, there are many parents who find the two months of time away from school tricky, due to the absence of a free daily lunch many children qualify for during the school year. This year, parents in…

New lane changes have been announced this week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. From now until Friday, between the hours of 8 p. m. and 5 a. m., the southbound inside left main lane of SH 360 will be closed between Ave J and Six Flags Drive for…

This spring, Arlington unveiled new sculptures on the Entertainment District Sculpture Trail as part of phase two of the master plan. Local and national artists lease works to the trail for three years; the works are available for purchase during that time. Arlington will bring in new artwork every three years to…

The Dallas Cowboys and Legends Hospitality recently announced the newest addition to AT&T Stadium – the Stadium Club. Set to open this fall, the Stadium Club is AT&T Stadium’s new restaurant that combines first-class dining with the comfort of your favorite sports bar. The Stadium Club will be open daily for…

The City of Arlington has confirmed three positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying in the following locations:East Pioneer Parkway at Carter DriveDouglas Court at North Cooper StreetNormandy Drive at Wilmett Drive Additionally, the Town of Pantego has confirmed three positive West…

The newest “Culture Buzz” segment on MyArlingtonTV heads to Downtown Arlington to meet Kim Neiman and Virgil Scott, co-owners and designers at Studio 204. Virgil and Kim opened the business in Downtown at 204 S. East Street in 2008 after years of collecting, rescuing and resurrecting vintage letterpress equipment.Using a 1949 Vandercook flat-bed letterpress,…

With so many fabulous things to do in Arlington, TX during the Fourth of July weekend, our friends over at the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau have compiled some useful tips to help you rock your red, white, and blue good times in comfort and style:LIGHT UP ARLINGTON Sunday, July 3 Downtown…

Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed for Independence Day on Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4. Residential and commercial garbage and recycling collection will not occur on July 4. Residential collection will resume the next regular collection day (July 7 for trash and July 11 for…

Bell Helicopter, which has conducted flight testing, research and development at the Arlington Municipal Airport for nearly 50 years, recently agreed to another long-term lease with the City. On Tuesday, the City Council approved a new ground lease agreement with the company for nearly 54 acres at the airport, located in…