Arlington Receives Two Awards for its Financial Reporting

Arlington Receives Two Awards for its Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is recognizing Arlington’s Popular Annual Financial Report for its outstanding achievement for the fifth year in a row. The Popular Annual Financial Report, also known as the PAFR, is a citizen friendly financial report that uses narrative and art to explain the information found in the Comprehensive Annual Financial…
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Feral Hog Roundup Brings Home the Bacon

Feral Hog Roundup Brings Home the Bacon

Arlington has been trapping feral hogs for years, but has recently taken a different approach that is saving taxpayers some serious bacon.”Every time we caught the hogs, we had to euthanize it,” said Ray Rentschel, Animal Services field supervisor. “After sedating the hogs with dangerous drugs, we’d haul them off…
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Volunteer Profile: Lance Gallegos, Arlington Reads

Volunteer Profile: Lance Gallegos, Arlington Reads

For decades, Lance Gallegos’s work as an airline professional helped thousands of people ascend into the clouds. As a retiree, he’s engaged in much the same effort, since his weekly volunteer service for three community programs often helps people’s dreams of a better future take flight.“I travelled for a month…
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Top Stories on MyArlingtonTx.com in 2012

Top Stories on MyArlingtonTx.com in 2012

2012 has come and is almost gone, but some of the things that have taken place will linger in the collective memory of the city, particularly the April tornado. Here we have compiled a list of the top 5 most read stories on MyArlingtonTX. com. How we did it: We referenced our…
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Aggies to Take Over Downtown Arlington

Aggies to Take Over Downtown Arlington

Are you ready for some great college football? Fans of the Texas A&M Aggies are planning to take over Downtown Arlington on Friday, Jan. 4, as the Aggie Network hosts its official Cotton Bowl Classic Game Day Headquarters at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill. Be sure to welcome the Aggie and Sooner fans…
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Find Alternate Route for Railroad Crossing Closures

Find Alternate Route for Railroad Crossing Closures

Joseph Anson drives north on Cooper Street from his south Arlington townhome with little to no traffic snarls and doesn’t expect much delay around Jan. 18 when the five railroad grade crossings – including Cooper near Main, which Anson uses to get to I-30 – are shut down for construction. His
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UTA Parking Garage Features Solar Panels

UTA Parking Garage Features Solar Panels

From atop two parking garages at the University of Texas at Arlington’s College Park development, the sun beamed in a cloudless blue sky. Such days of bright sunlight do more than warm the cross-campus commute of UTA students. They also generate power from the special solar tiles installed on top of…
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Texas Rangers Fan Fest January 11-12 at Convention Center

Texas Rangers Fan Fest January 11-12 at Convention Center

Texas Ranger’s Fan Fest will take place from January 11-12 at the Arlington Convention Center. It’s a great event for families and Rangers fans that will include player autographs, interactive games, and lots of fun activities. Fans can purchase a day-pass for $25 adults/$15 for children or a two-day pass $40…
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Holiday Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington

Holiday Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington

NEW YEAR Recycling make up day for residents with Tuesday, December 25, collection is Saturday, December 29. Monday, December 31, 2012Please note that: George W. Hawkes Central Library and all branch libraries close early at 6 p. m. Cliff Nelson and Dottie Lynn Recreation Centers – open at 7:00 a. m. and close…
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Fast Facts About the TRT 909, Union Pacific Railroad’s Track Renewal Train

Fast Facts About the TRT 909, Union Pacific Railroad’s Track Renewal Train

In just a few weeks, Union Pacific’s impressive track renewal train — the TRT-909 — will roll into North Texas to renew approximately 31 miles between Fort Worth and Dallas. The TRT 909 will start on January 3rd in east Fort Worth and is scheduled to arrive in Arlington on Wednesday, January 16. Expect the project…
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Handitran Running Full Schedule on Dec. 26

Handitran Running Full Schedule on Dec. 26

Although some areas of Arlington are experiencing icy road conditions, Handitran plans to run a full schedule today, Wednesday, December 26. Handitran offers service anywhere within the city limits of Arlington and up to a mile and a half outside of the Arlington city limits for medical and social services trips. There is
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Arlington Sees White Christmas

Arlington Sees White Christmas

Dreams of having a White Christmas became a reality when the snow began falling before noon on December 25, to the delight of kids and adults alike. Check out some of our favorite sites from around the city. If you would like to share your best photo, please complete our form and attach…
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New German Bowling Alley Features Ode to Arlington

New German Bowling Alley Features Ode to Arlington

Bowling is growing in popularity around the world, and our friends in Germany are a perfect example of the sport’s rise in that region. Arlington’s sister city, Bad Königshofen, has successfully converted a kegeling facility into new bowling facility called a Bowlingbahn. So far, the two-lane microbowl has been a huge hit. In September, a group…
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Reading Brings the Best of Two Worlds Together

Victoria “Tory” Clinton, 25, is a long way from her hometown of Brooklyn, NY. Many of the young kids she mentors each week wish they had a home to go to. What brings them all together every Tuesday and Thursday at Crow Elementary is a love for reading. Clinton is a…
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President & CEO of Experience Arlington Resigns

President & CEO of Experience Arlington Resigns

Jay Burress, President & CEO of Experience Arlington (formerly the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau) announced his resignation on Friday. Burress is leaving to accept the President & CEO position with the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau.“Jay has done a terrific job during his tenure here in Arlington and…
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Rangers Ballpark to Host 2013 DFW International Boat Show

Rangers Ballpark to Host 2013 DFW International Boat Show

10-day event to run from February 1-10 in parking lot ARangers Ballpark in Arlington will be the site of the 2013 DFW International Boat Show, it was announced today. The new show, which will feature over six acres of all types of recreational watercraft and boating equipment, will run from February…
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Two Arlington Locations to Accept Recycled Trees

Two Arlington Locations to Accept Recycled Trees

After the holidays are over, residents and businesses are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees. Two free drop-off locations are available from Dec. 26, 2012 through Jan. 12, 2013: South Arlington Calloway’s Nursery 4940 S. Cooper St. 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily 817-465-2838 North Arlington Arlington Sanitary Landfill 800 Mosier…
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Animals and Environment Volunteers of UT Arlington Show Dedication

Animals and Environment Volunteers of UT Arlington Show Dedication

This bright team of volunteers is described as having strong work ethics and dedication It is always a great day at Arlington Animal Services when the team of UT Arlington Animals and Environment Committee volunteers are present. On Saturday, December 1, 2012, a total of 23 students arrived…
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Public Open House: New York Avenue Corridor Strategy

Public Open House: New York Avenue Corridor Strategy

The New York Avenue Corridor Strategy is an effort by the City of Arlington to generate ideas that will encourage reinvestment and redevelopment along New York Avenue between Abram Street and Arkansas Lane. Come give us YOUR opinions and ideas about the Corridor! Interpreters will be available. Visit the website…
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Holiday Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington

Holiday Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington

CHRISTMAS Monday, December 24, 2012What’s Closed: City Hall City Office Tower Arlington Municipal Court Arlington Animal Services Center George W. Hawkes Central Library and all branch libraries Parks and Recreation Department administrative offices Handitran office and Handitran special transportation services Senior Recreation Center – New York Lake Arlington operations Arlington Tennis…
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