As part of the Interstate 30/State Highway 360 interchange project, the westbound I-30 far left lane will be closed from Great Southwest Parkway to SH 360 starting Friday, Jan. 27 at 9 p. m. through Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 a. m. for bridge construction, weather permitting. Construction during this closure includes the…

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 University…

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster this weekend at Dallas Vietnamese Radio’s 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Arlington. The celebration, which includes a Dragon Dance, starts at 2 p. m. Sunday, January 29 outside of the radio station, located at 2202 New York Avenue Suite 902 in east Arlington. Dallas Viet…

The University of Texas at Arlington is becoming a major cancer research institute, receiving more than $6 million dollars in new grants in 2016 to strengthen its integrated cancer research program and improve outcomes across the complete spectrum of the patient experience.“UTA’s scientific expertise across basic cancer research, identification and…

“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. The episode, hosted by City Manager Trey Yelverton, gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at the City of Arlington’s…

Arlington is among select Texas communities chosen as a national test site for the research and development of self-driving vehicles. The U. S. Department of Transportation has named Texas a national Automated Vehicle (AV) Proving Ground for the testing of connected and automated vehicle technologies. The designation establishes the state as a

The Arlington Public Library was among local organizations that received grants from Arlington Alliance For Youth on January 20. The Library received six grants in support of programs and events for babies, children, and teens. Craig Weitz, Arlington Alliance For Youth president, drew connections between their dream for youth and the…

The Second Annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a. m. on Thursday, February 2 at the Arlington Convention Center. This event, hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, aims to bring together members of the community for an uplifting breakfast. Guests will be able to enjoy a delicious…

Mataio Irving, senior for Sam Houston High School’s men’s basketball team, has been selected as the City of Arlington’s Student-Athlete of the Month for January 2017. Sam Houston head coach Brandon Keeling says Mataio brings passion, energy, intensity and leadership to the Texans basketball team.“He’s like having a second coach on…

The Texas Rangers recently announced that the club will hold a ceremony later this season to retire the uniform number 7 of catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez. Rodriguez will become the third Ranger to have his uniform number retired by the club, joining Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan’s #34 in 1996…

Whether you’re curious about code complaints or wondering what’s under construction in your neighborhood, the City’s new Open Arlington website offers a variety of searchable data to help citizens know more about their community. Open Arlington is intended to serve as a central clearinghouse for accessing, visualizing, and interacting with public…

New lane closures are planned for the next two weeks as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. New aerial photos of the project are available on the Keep 30360 Moving website. Weekly Lane Closure Look AheadClosures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. Below are…

Cat of the Week – Meet ButterfingerWhat a sweet choice! This three-year-old male is a brown and black Domestic Short-haired Tabby. Not much for toys, Butterfinger loves to cuddle up by your side while you pet him. He will allow you to rub his tummy and responds by “making biscuits” in the air. His…

More than 6,000 baseball fans attended the 2017 Texas Rangers Fan Fest at Globe Life Park in Arlington last Saturday, where they were able to grab autographs, tour the ballpark and take photos with current and former Rangers players. The 2017 Fan Fest Presented by AT&T also featured interactive question and answer…

A documentary produced by the University of Texas at Arlington’s Department of Art and Art History will premiere next month.“Remember Wilberg” tells the story of the December 1984 Wilberg Mine fire in Emery County, Utah, that killed 27 coal miners.UTA Students, alumni, and faculty spent more than two years working on…

AISD officials, community leaders and guests commemorated the opening of McNutt Elementary School with a dedication ceremony and open tour Saturday. The elementary school, located at 3609 South Center Street, features 44 general classrooms, 8 collaborative spaces, 2 STEM labs, a media center and more. The 112,000-square-foot campus, which has a…

Arlington Water Utilities is offering a limited number of Arlington residents the chance to have their irrigation system backflow preventers inspected and repaired for free. Arlington’s will use $26,250 to improve low-hazard backflow assemblies on residential irrigation systems throughout the city. Customers who apply for the program will receive the services…

A section of Mesquite Street in downtown Arlington is set to be closed the weekend of January 27-29. The one-way street will be closed between Border and Front streets for construction-related repairs from 7 p. m. Friday, January 27 until 7 p. m. Sunday, January 29. Then from February 4 through February 12, the intersection at…

At the same that researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are studying the role social networks play in academic performance, a group of students has developed a free mobile app they say will connect UTA students and help them have a better college experience. The newly launched UTA Connection…

Beginning January 30, 2017, Arlington residents who are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless can apply for assistance through the City’s Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP). The City will utilize HHSP funding in the amount of $220,509, provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, in furtherance…

Unity Arch, the newest addition to Arlington’s Entertainment District Sculpture Trail, glitters in the sunlight from its hill overlooking Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium. The stainless steel infinity sculpture, installed this week in Richard Greene Linear Park, stands nearly 14 feet tall and 25 feet wide and is covered with a mesh made…

With food, drinks and fun, Studio Movie Grill celebrated the grand opening of its newest crowd-pleasing theater complex Thursday night at Arlington’s Lincoln Square shopping center. City and community leaders and hundreds of movie goers attended the studio’s red carpet event, which included showings of the first movie releases of 2017. SMG Lincoln Square marks the Dallas-based…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 2017 Texas Rangers Fan Fest2017 Texas Rangers Fan Fest Presented by AT&T will take place at Globe Life Park in Arlington this Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a. m. until 4:00 p. m. 2017…

Looking to get your hands on American Dream City apparel to show your Arlington pride?The City of Arlington is proud to offer Arlington t-shirts, hoodies, long-sleeved fleece sweatshirts and other items online!You can check out our assortment of comfortable items imprinted with Arlington’s new logo and brand in soft rustic white. Quality…

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 Division Brewing for the Best Burger Challenge organized by Arlington Foodies on January 9, 2017. A pre-selected panel served as blind judges…

Another year of free music is in the works in The American Dream City!Mark your calendars now for the Levitt Pavilion’s Summer Concert Season, which will run May 19 through July 23, and for the Fall Concert Season, which will run September 1 through October 22. The Levitt’s new concert days for…

The Texas Rangers today announced the club’s 2017 home and road game times. The official 2017 regular season schedule with times was released by Major League Baseball on Thursday. Regular home game times in 2017 will once again be 7:05 p. m. CT for night games; 1:05 p. m. CT for weekday day…

New lane closures are planned for the next two weeks as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. New aerial photos of the project are available on the Keep 30360 Moving website. Weekly Lane Closure Look AheadClosures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. Below…

Through the Dog Walker Watch program, citizens and their canine companions can help the Arlington Police Department make a difference in the community. Dog Walker Watch is an awareness program sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and coordinated locally by law enforcement agencies and community organizations that encourages neighbors…

2017 Texas Rangers Fan Fest Presented by AT&T will take place at Globe Life Park in Arlington this Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 a. m. until 4:00 p. m. Tickets for Fan Fest are on sale at texasrangers. com/fanfest or by calling 972. RANGERS.2017 Fan Fest Presented by AT&T will feature autograph sessions with current Texas Rangers…

Two Arlington ISD schools – Seguin High School and Bailey Junior High – are among 35 schools nationwide that have been selected as finalists for the 2017 America’s Best Urban Schools Award through the National Center for Urban School Transformation. Through an application process with rigorous award criteria, Seguin and Bailey…

The City of Arlington today announced a data-sharing partnership with Waze (http://www. waze. com), the free, real-time crowd-sourced traffic and navigation app powered by the world’s largest community of drivers. Designed as a free, two-way data share of publicly available traffic information, the Connected Citizens Program promotes greater efficiency, deeper insights and…

Ivan Rodriguez has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, it was announced this evening, marking a dream come true moment for the Rangers fan favorite. Rodriguez becomes the 52nd player to be elected by the member of the Baseball Writers Association…

UT Arlington student-athlete Alexus Henry is looking forward to more dream come true moments as she continues her sophomore year in The American Dream City. As a freshman, Alexus Henry became the first women’s high jumper from UT Arlington to ever advance to the NCAA Championships. The Bridge City, Texas native finished fifth in the…

A new piece of public art is on display in The American Dream City. Sator Cube was recently installed in front of the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse on Abram Street in downtown Arlington. The 1,800-pound steel cube is the work of Arlington resident Art Fairchild, who has two other sculptures, Trio and…

A new co-working space in Downtown Arlington offers affordable office and meeting space, collaborative opportunities and other support and resources designed to help entrepreneurs and freelancers make their dreams of running a successful business come true. PinnStation, located at 201 E. Abram Street in the Pinnacle Corporation building, offers daily, weekly…

The Texas Water Development Board has awarded $5.6 million in financial assistance to Arlington Water Utilities for a slate of projects throughout the city to replace 3.6 miles of aging sanitary sewer mains. The funds are a low interest loan through the Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund. An $826,861…

Earlier this month, light snow and ice kept Public Works and Transportation Field Operation crews busy as they sanded more than 70 locations across Arlington to keep motorists safe. But it wasn’t wintry weather that had the crews back in action this weekend. Sunday night’s severe storm event brought torrential rain, which…

Dog of the Week – Meet TimonLooking for a new best friend? Timon is waiting to meet you! This three year old male Boxer mix is white and black in color and weighs 80 pounds. Timon is a calm guy for being such a large dog. He knows the commands of…

On Friday Dr. Cornell William Brooks, the national President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), helped launch the four-day Arlington MLK Celebration.“He’s a big draw,” said Christina Satcher, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who greeted guests at the annual awards banquet honoring…

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 16, 2017. Regular hours of business will resume at 8 a. m. Tuesday, January 17. What’s Closed: City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court…

Live Nation announced this week that U2 will return to select stadiums this year with U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic album. Each show will include a performance of The Joshua Tree in its entirety, with support from one of a number of …

Unexpected delays in water main work at Cooper Street near West Inwood Drive will require lane closures to remain in place through Monday, January 16. Two interior northbound lanes, one southbound turn lane and one southbound interior lane will be closed to traffic. The construction area will be from just north…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Packers vs. Cowboys NFC Divisional Playoff Game at AT&T StadiumAmerica’s Team is back in the playoffs as they host the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington this…

Speaking English is a valuable skill and the Arlington Public Library is here to help! Sign up for English classes this month with the Arlington Public Library. Classes are volunteer-led and focused on building English vocabulary for beginner to advanced adult learners. Students must register in person on Tuesday, January 17…

“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…

Need help with your income taxes? Arlington residents whose individual or household income is less than $55,000 annually may be eligible for free income tax assistance. Four volunteer-led community tax center locations will be open from Tuesday, January 17 through Saturday, April 15 in Arlington to provide free tax assistance. The IRS-sponsored tax assistance…

Unity Arch, a key centerpiece of Arlington's Entertainment District Sculpture Trail within Richard Greene Linear Park and Robert Cluck Linear Park, will be installed on January 19, 2017. The piece was designed by famed sculptor Owen Morrel of Coral Gables,…

Early planning and preparation by the Public Works Field Operations staff last week made traveling Arlington roads safer for drivers during Friday’s arctic blast. Despite the minimal chance of ice forming on roadways per the early weather forecasts, Public Works staff began making preparations early in the week in case the…

A new filtration system set to be installed at the Bad Königshofen pool early next week is expected to help with water clarity issues at the popular swimming location. Due to a steady increase in pool attendance, the Bad Königshofen pool has struggled with water clarity issues. In order to ensure the…

Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss an upcoming ballot proposition regarding civil service for the Arlington Fire Department. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p. m. January 12, 2017 at Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way. Arlington City Council will soon vote to place a…

The City of Arlington Water Utilities Department has notified the Hugh Smith Recreation Center and Indoor Pool that water service will be shut down in the area from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017, while a repair is made to the water main. Programming at the Hugh Smith…

Spot a stray dog, a pot hole or litter along the street? The new Ask Arlington app makes notifying the City about these problems quick and easy. The City of Arlington officially launched the app, free for Android and Apple devices, today. Through the Ask Arlington app, users can report common…

Arlington is pleased to announce the second annual Homeownership Fair scheduled will take place June 24, 2017, at the Arlington Convention Center. At last year’s successful event, nearly 50 exhibitors provided information on the home-buying process to more than 400 attendees from the Arlington community. This year, the Homeownership Fair will offer…

Arlington residents, who already have some of the lowest water costs in North Texas, won’t see an increase in residential water rates this year. Other rate changes took effect Jan. 1, 2017. The new rates are detailed in a brochure headed to homes and businesses in water utility bills this…

Chris Felan, on behalf of Atmos Energy, presented a $25,000 check to Mayor Jeff Williams and Director of Libraries Yoko Matsumoto today to benefit the Arlington Public Library’s new Downtown Library. Atmos Energy’s generous gift will fund a teen group study room on the second floor of the new Downtown Library, which…

There’s still time to enter! The deadline for students to submit their entries into the 16th annual Animal Essay contest is 5 p. m. this Friday, January 13. Each year, the contest regularly draws more than 1,000 entries. All students residing within Arlington city limits in third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades who attend…

New lane closures are planned for the next two weeks as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. New aerial photos of the project are available on the Keep 30360 Moving website. Weekly Lane Closure Look AheadClosures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. Below are…

Dog of the Week – Meet RangerThis six-year-old male shiba inu mix is tan and white in color and weighs 16 pounds. A shiba inu is described as a high-spirited and strong-willed breed and not typically a lap dog. Ranger is not typical in that he likes being in your lap. …

The City of Arlington’s Teen Court Program is an alternative justice program that works within the Arlington Municipal Court and uses youth participation to offer young offenders an opportunity to accept responsibility and make restitution for their offenses. Adult and teen volunteers are essential to the success of the program. The…

Swim lessons started this week at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool. In order for participants to keep on schedule, please plan ahead to account for construction traffic on New York Avenue. Also, be mindful of winter weather, pack warm clothes to change into as well as extra towels!Arlington Aquatics offers swim lessons…

A continuation of water infrastructure work on Cooper Street near West Inwood Drive will cause additional lane closures January 9-13. Two interior northbound lanes, one southbound turn lane and one southbound interior lane will be closed to traffic during the week. The construction area will be from just north of the…

Splash into the New Year with savings this January! The Arlington Parks and Recreation’s Aquatics division is offering great deals on annual indoor swim passes from now through Sunday, January 15.15 percent off annual swim passes Buy 2 Months, Get 1 Free (Valid for: Unlimited Land/Water Monthly Passes, Combo Monthly Passes,…

Dog of the Week – Meet MollyThis sweetie wants to lean on you! Molly, a one and half year old female Terrier mix is tan and white in color, and weighs 46 pounds. Want help with your New Year’s resolution to adopt a furry companion? Then Molly may be the one for you. This calm…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Pablo Picasso: Ceramics Exhibit at Arlington Museum of Art The Arlington Museum of Art in Downtown proudly announces its winter blockbuster exhibit, Pablo Picasso: Ceramics, featuring more than 40 ceramics by renowned artist…

With major contributions to North Texas as an author, philanthropist, television/radio commentator and professor, Allan Saxe continues to wear many hats and his imprint on the City of Arlington is undeniable. Saxe’s mother left him $500,000 upon her death and he has used that money to give back to The American Dream…

The Texas Rangers today announced that HKS, Inc., has been selected to design the new ballpark to be built in Arlington, as the project moves closer to another dream getting done in The American Dream City. The new ballpark, which is being built as a public-private partnership between the City of Arlington and…

Arlington’s newly appointed Transportation Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at City Hall, 3rd Floor, 101 W. Abram St., Arlington TX 76010 from 6-8 p. m. Residents can find a complete schedule of upcoming meetings and other key information about the Transportation Advisory Committee at www. arlington-tx. gov/TAC. There…

The annual Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration is January 13-16, 2017. As one of the largest celebrations in the state, this four-day event has consistently attracted thousands of Arlington-area residents each year. This will be the 28th year the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee…

The rides have barely stopped spinning from the 2016 season, but already the park is gearing up for a thrilling season in 2017. With just seven weeks until the fun and adventure begins again, the search for new team members is underway. The job fair will take place on Saturday,…

Registration for GED and other high school equivalency study programs offered by Arlington Reads opens Thursday, January 5. Registration is online from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m., or whenever the class is full. Registration is only available online. A high school equivalency diploma like the GED shows that you have high…

An artic cold front arriving in North Texas tomorrow could bring light wintry precipitation but isn’t expected to impact roads, bridges and overpasses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow or sleet pellets are possible for much of the Metroplex beginning around midnight Thursday through Friday…

The City of Arlington recently received an exemplary performance evaluation from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on the administration of $4.7 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…

Arlington drivers should be aware of the upcoming closure of Center Street in Downtown Arlington as part of construction of the new Downtown Library and the 101 Center redevelopment project. Center Street will be closed between Front Street and Abram Street from 7 p. m. Friday, January 6 to 5 p. m. Sunday, January…

New lane closures are planned next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project. Weekly Lane Closure Look AheadClosures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. Below are anticipated traffic impacts for the coming week. Interstate 30 Westbound Main Lanes (Great Southwest Parkway to SH 360)…

Arlington City Council members Sheri Capehart, Kathryn Wilemon, Lana Wolff, Robert Rivera and Victoria Farrar-Myers have received appointments to National League of Cities (NLC) policy committees for 2017. Capehart has been reappointed to the NLC Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee. She was formerly the chair. This committee has the…

The Arlington City Council wants residents to know that “Support Quality Education” continues to be a key priority for the work of our city. Public education that produces graduates who are prepared for future success provides the foundation for a strong Arlington community. In the latest Support Quality Education Newsletter, residents can read…

Chants of “Row the Boat” and “Bucky Badger” were loud and proud as fans poured into The American Dream City to see No. 15 ranked Western Michigan and No. 8 Wisconsin in the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017. Several tailgaters and fans were enjoying…