An ingenious youth uses Dragons and Dinosaurs to Give Back to the Community Pipe cleaner project leads to a generous donation? Who would have thought? Marcus Galvan…that’s who. Marcus Galvan is a fourth grader at Carol Holt Elementary school. One should not underestimate the genius of this young man.…

Mackey McElfresh was a picture of cool during the 24th River Legacy Foundation Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, arriving at Hurricane Harbor early, setting up well ahead of time, and making sure he and his Ashworth Elementary teammates were ready. It wasn’t until they actually placed the boat in the water

From the banks of a pond, Elise Ernette helped her two sons, Kingston and Caymen, bait hooks and cast their fishing lines. Around them, mothers and sons fished, snacked on hot dogs and prepared for a hayride, as part of Arlington’s Mom & Son Lock-In Friday night at Cliff Nelson Recreation…

Meet “Adam”, the Animal Services Dog of the Week. Adam is a beautiful black Mastiff who weighs 78 pounds. His expected adult size will be “extra-large”, so he will need a yard big enough to run and play in. This handsome dog was found wandering the streets and was brought to…

The Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games is ready to celebrate its 27th anniversary! Bring the whole family and enjoy the rich culture on display at Maverick Stadium on the UTA Campus, May 3-4-5, 2013. Highlander magazine has rated the Texas Scottish Festival the number one Scottish festival in North America!

Coco is a handsome boy, selected as the esteemed Animal Services Cat of the Week! He is a young eight years old, weighing 12 pounds, and is ready for his forever home. He is front declawed, altered, and ready to go home with you. Coco will need to be an…

The University of Texas at Arlington will award a record number of degrees during Commencement Week 2013, which features a free, Friday night festival with fireworks and remarks by actor, producer and political activist Kal Penn. Graduation Celebration begins at 7:30 p. m. Friday, May 10, with live music and free food…

The Arlington Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a sexual assault suspect. On Saturday, April 13, 2013, at about 2:50 a. m., officers were dispatched to an investigation call during which they learned that a woman had been sexually assaulted by a man she did not know. The…

To find out which police departments are best prepared to get the word out quickly via social media when the need arises, the staff at MPHProgramsList. com, evaluated the social media presence of all the police departments in the 100 largest cities in the US by population. Here are the top…

Properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs during National Drug Take-BackThe City of Arlington is participating in a National Drug Take-Back initiative. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages governments all across the country to be available for people to properly dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs that have collected…

Smiles and laughter warm the hearts of senior residents during pet therapy sessionsAnimal Services Center (ASC) Manager Chris Huff and Volunteer Coordinator Cheri Colbert made a special visit to Arbrook Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, April 23. Pet therapy canine volunteer partner Deacon, a large, docile and handsome Golden…

Friday Mother & Son Overnight at the RecCalling all moms and their sons! Join us for a fun-filled sleepover at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W. Bardin Rd. Bring your sleeping bag, cot or blow-up mattress and anything else you need to be comfy for the night. The sleepover will…

Don’t miss the excitement of the 24th Annual Cardboard Regatta, which features more than 200 entrants this year. What: 24th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta When:Saturday, April 27, 2013 • 9 am – 4 pmWhere: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor • 1800 E. Lamar in ArlingtonWho: River Legacy Foundation…

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) mobilizes millions of youth from over 100 countries to improve their communities through service. It remains one of the largest service events of its kind. On Saturday, April 27, youth groups from area schools, faith-based and nonprofit organizations will make a difference in Arlington when they…

The City of Arlington continues to win statewide awards for developing and implementing revolutionary initiatives. Earlier this month, the City of Arlington Municipal Court Department received the 2013 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative Award given by the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) during its…

Congratulations to Sarah Wilson Tidwell winner of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!The Tidwell bunch love hanging out at all the great parks and playgrounds in Arlington. This pic is so playful (which was this week’s theme) that you almost think the image is upside-down. The dynamic duo is having so…

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is partnering with the Arlington Independent School District to try to better understand and reduce the district’s teenage truancy rates. Jaya Davis, UT Arlington assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, and 10 of her students are spending two to…

Early voting begins Monday, April 29, 2013 for the General election. The polls will open at 8 a. m. and close at 5 p. m. Extended hours, including weekends and a temporary early voting site at UT Arlington, are also available. Election Day is Saturday, May 11, 2013. In Arlington, voters are electing a Mayor…

Business leaders, residents, students and families all seek an environment that is rich with opportunities and has a culture of achievement. A successful community requires a variety of support systems and resources that enables the educational system to flourish. In an effort to be more integrated in the learning and educational…

If you think you might enjoy volunteering in a place where lush green views are abundant and raccoon, possum and armadillo sightings are all in a day’s work, you might want to join Tina Cooper and her colleagues at River Legacy Living Science Center. The retired pre-school teacher has served as…

The City of Arlington signed a three-year contract to continue the PowerUp Arlington revenue enhancement program with hometown retail electric provider Texas Power. The innovative initiative offers residents competitive and reliable electricity service, while the City receives a portion of the proceeds at no extra cost to Arlington citizens. History of…

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s magazine, “Naturally Funtimes”, has a new look for summer 2013. The increasingly popular publication is set to officially hit stands on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The magazine has undergone a complete overhaul in content, layout and style. The change in vision comes in part due…

Mikayla is the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Not just any kitty gets this special title; Mikayla proves to be an exceptional cat! She has personality and good looks! Mikayla is a Siamese mix female who is already spayed, so when you adopt her, you can take her…

Meet “Sadie”, the Arlington Animal Services Center’s Dog of the Week. Sadie is a lovely, young Pit Bull mix approximately eight months old. This beautiful little lady has a black fur coat, with a soft brindle undercoat which makes her very unique. Friendly and energetic, Sadie loves to give “kisses”.…

Looking for a new job? The city of Arlington wants to help!ArlingtonAnswers. com, the City of Arlington and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County will be hosting a job fair from 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. on April 25 at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 South Center Street. What You Can Expect at…

If you are ready to chow down on some of the most delicious foods served from four wheels, head over to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington this weekend for the first Texas Food Truckin’ Fest. On April 26 and 27, trucks will roll into Arlington to dish out unique gourmet dishes, and…

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will host the summer “Build a Dream Scholarship Program” sign up on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 8 a. m. – 6 p. m., at 717 W. Main St. The first 160 applicants will receive a scholarship award of $115 for one child or $230 for two…

It was an action packed day for essay winners at a Barnes & Noble Reading/Reception event and an Animal Services Center tourThe twelfth annual Animal Essay contest concluded in a fun day with students reading aloud their winning essays and the homeless adoptable pets receiving lots of hugs and attention. Thought…

FridayOak Ridge Boys One of America’s favorite country and gospel vocal quartets, the Grammy Award winning Oak Ridge Boys, is coming to the Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center Street. Hear Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban sing some of their popular hits– Elvira, Bobbie Sue,…

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual “Make a Splash” event at Hugh Smith Recreation Center and Indoor Pool Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 12-4 p. m. Beat the heat this weekend with an open swim, water safety classes, swim lessons, games, music, and free food and drinks. Enjoy…

Congratulations to Zane Adams for the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!With his second pic-of-the week win; Zane clearly has an eye and a knack for photography. This week’s theme was “Panoramic” and his panoramic image of Six Flags Over Texas at night is stunning. The park’s iconic features are…

You could win a $250 prize package from Downtown Arlington this summer. All you have to do is pick up a Passport to Savings book and visit some of the local retailers featured. Read the full story for more details.

Actor, producer and political activist Kal Penn will give this year’s keynote address at UT Arlington’s Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 10. Penn, 35, is well known for his starring roles in “House,” “24” and the popular “Harold and Kumar” franchise. In 2009 he stopped his acting career midstream to work full-time in…

The American Mathematical Society has named The University of Texas at Arlington the winner of its 2013 AMS Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. The award honors the mathematics department at UT Arlington as a model of excellence among the group’s 570 member institutions. The Society recognized the UT Arlington…

Calling Me Home, Julie Kibler’s debut novel, is receiving rave reviews for its unforgettable characters, compelling story and heart-warming style. Now you have an opportunity to meet Kibler on Thursday, April 25, from 7:30 – 8:30 p. m., during an appearance at the George W. Hawkes Central Library Community Room, 101 E.…

If you need to shred some important papers, Texas Health Resources (THR) is hosting a free community shredding event, “Earth Day ShredFest,” from 9 a. m.-noon on April 20, 2013 at several THR facilities across the Metroplex. A THR representative and truck from Shred-it will be outside each of the 13 facilities.…

More than 200 volunteers from across the city were recognized Friday for their dedication to public safety. The Arlington Police Department Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held at the South Police Service Center. The theme was “We Love Our Volunteers.” The Community Room was decorated in red and white with candy and…

On April 20, 2013, from 6 a. m. – 4 p. m., the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will close down a portion of River Legacy Parks to host the Arlington 5k Foam Fest. The entrance at Green Oaks, near Cooper St., as well as all of the trails on the west side…

My name is Momma and I am the Animal Services Center’s Cat of the Week. I am so excited! It is because of my stunning good looks and my amazing personality that I was moved to adoptions and now have the honor of being the Cat of the Week! I…

Meet “Abigail”, the Arlington Animal Services Center’s Dog of the Week! Abigail is a volunteer favorite because of her friendly personality and good manners. This young lady is an adorable female Labrador Retriever Mix with a beautiful black, silky fur coat. Abigail is approximately one year old, and a very intelligent young lady. She…

Beginning in May, The University of Texas at Arlington will offer five certificate programs to Latin American, post-secondary students, including a new Certificate in Public Health, in partnership with the Ilumno Network.UT Arlington will offer professional certificates developed by the University’s Division of Enterprise Development in Global Supply Chain Management; Internet Marketing;…

Your monthly utilities bill has a new look! City of Arlington Water Utilities customers are noticing the new bill format is more visual, with easy-to-find contact information, usage graphs and a highly readable breakdown of all of the utilities services. “Our goal was to design a water bill featuring a…

Are you ready for some baseball? Check out your Texas Rangers (6-3) as they open a four-game series tonight against the Seattle Mariners (4-6), another American League West foe with championship aspirations. Here is the schedule for this weekend’s series:Thursday, April 11 @ 9:10pmFriday, April 11 @ 9:10pmSaturday, April 11 @ 8:10pmThursday, April…

You might have noticed that the art murals on the Tom Landry Highway (Interstate 30 as it runs through the Arlington entertainment district) are cast in a blue light these days. While Arlington’s always happy to celebrate all things Dallas Cowboys blue, the colored lights in this instance are actually part…

Kite Festival at River Legacy ParkJoin us this weekend for some high-flying fun! The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Kite Festival at River Legacy Parks in north Arlington from 10am–2pm on Saturday. The festival includes kite-building workshops, kite stunt demonstrations, kite contests, face painting, a bounce…

Congratulations to W. Patrick Jones winner of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!This week’s theme was “close-ups” and if you’ve ever tried one you may know that the results can be varied. But when done well, a close up can capture something special; like the amazing splendor of…

The new sustainable concessions and restroom building at Randol Mill Park opened its doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 6. The grand opening ceremony was be hosted by Arlington Mayor Pro Tempore Kathryn Wilemon; Arlington Council Member Charlie Parker; Chevrolet Regional Marketing Manager Steve

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and help make a difference?The City of Arlington is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the following boards and commissions: Animal Services Center Advisory Board Building Code Board of Appeals Citizens Environmental Committee Community

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After a year of collaboration with City of Arlington employees, the Fish Creek Community unveiled a new community garden last weekend at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. The garden was a joint project between the Fish Creek Neighborhood, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation and the City of Arlington.…

UnitedHealthcare has presented the City of Arlington and 15 other organizations with the “Well Deserved” award for 2012, an annual honor given to employers who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping their employees improve their health and well-being by investing in worksite wellness programs. Among the 2012 winners, five organizations have won…

Hello! I’m “Mono”, meaning “one” and I am the Animal Services Center (ASC) Dog of the Week! An adorable little man, I am known at the shelter to give silly “grin’s” and lots of tail “wiggles”. I was owner surrendered by my previous family because they did not have enough…

Meet Loman, the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Loman is a beautiful young female weighing in at just over seven pounds. She has short black hair with expressive golden eyes. Loman was brought to the shelter by a concerned citizen so that she could find her forever home.…

Are you searching for a new job? The City of Arlington, ArlingtonAnswers. com and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County will host a job fair on Thursday, April 25, from 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m., at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 South Center Street. What You Can Expect at the Job Fair: 50+…

Properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs during National Drug Take-BackThe City of Arlington is participating in a National Drug Take-Back initiative. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages governments all across the country to be available for people to properly dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs that have collected…

City of Arlington’s New Solar Powered Building Uses Less Energy and Water Thanks to Financial Support from Chevrolet’s Participation in EcoMedia’s EcoAd Advertising ProgramThe new sustainable concessions and restroom building at Randol Mill Park is opening its doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 6,…

Studio Works Photography enjoyed the wide variety of pets that came to “Sit, Stay, and Smile” at their studioThe annual Studio Works Photography Pet Fair was exceptionally interesting this year – with an extra dose of fun – when a beautiful, giant, pink Poodle appeared on scene to take part…

The latest annual survey of Arlington residents found that the City appears to be more business-friendly, financially sound and more positively viewed as a good place to live and work. This is the City’s 11th City Services Satisfaction Survey, conducted over three weeks in December and January and used to determine…

Arlington Farmers Market Art Festival ReturnsLooking for original, affordable, high-quality fine art and crafts? Check out the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market’s premier visual arts festival featuring local artists displaying and selling their wares. Don’t miss the live music, artisan foods, and special art creation area for kids. The Downtown Arlington…

The Gallery at The University of Texas Arlington is pleased to present the Master of Fine Arts Exhibition. The Master of Fine Arts is a professional graduate degree in the practice of art – unique in that it is the artist’s terminal academic degree. The MFA in the Art +…

Tierra Verde Golf Club will host the eighth annual Tees and Trees Open on Friday, April 19 at 1 p. m. The annual event, held in conjunction with Earth Day, supports Arlington Golf’s work to highlight environmental initiatives and fund sustainable programs. Proceeds from the tournament help fund programs at Tierra…

Eating your heart out will be easy when Arlington rolls out a plethora of food trucks at the first 2013 Texas Food Truckin’ Fest on April 26th and 27th at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Texas gourmet food trucks, live bands and performers, kids’ activities (including bounce houses, balloon artists and face…

Congratulations to Alicia Milavec, winner of the “I Love Arlington” Pic of the Week!Flowers, eggs and bunnies – that was the theme this week and there were some really great Easter pics submitted for us to choose from. We loved the photos of giant bunny costumes, creative Easter activities and a…

There was a time when Christina Harris was what you might call a closeted writer, one of those under-the-table scribes whose work is seen by only one pair of eyes: her own. How that has changed. On Tuesday in the activity room of the Southeast Branch Library, Christina strolled up…

With the home opener at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington just two days away, team executives are expecting a packed house when the Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. First pitch is Friday at 1:05 p. m. Friday’s crowd should be electric. Josh Hamilton returns to Texas for the…

Levitt Pavilion Arlington opens its fifth year of free music under the stars on Memorial Day weekend with the second annual Downtown Center Stage Music Festival, one of its biggest opening weekend line-ups yet and Foreigner for its annual benefit concert!First on the Levitt stage for 2013 will be Delta…

Arlington Water Utilities is very grateful to the Arlington Sunrise Rotary Club for their generous contribution of service for the construction of the Rainwater Harvesting and Raised Bed Educational Exhibit at the South Service Center, located at 1100 S. E. Green Oaks Blvd. The educational exhibit was built on Saturday, March 9,…

As the tornado tore through Arlington, the Rev. Will Cotton huddled with 80 school children and a few teachers at St. Barnabas United Methodist Church. Windows began to break, and water slowly filled the room. To calm their fears, Cotton led the group in singing Jesus Loves Me. When the 135-mph winds…

Meet Natasha, the Golden Paws Senior Cat of the Month! Natasha is a stunning senior female Dilute Calico, weighing six pounds. Her approximate age is between 10-13 years. She is already spayed, so when you adopt her, she can go home with you the same day. She is by far…

Jim and Kathy Mazza are a husband/wife team that has volunteered with the Arlington Public Library System since October 2011. They saw a sign about volunteer opportunities at their local library and decided to sign up for an orientation. Jim is retired from a previous career working on jet engines…

After a nationwide search, Experience Arlington announced on Monday that Ronnie Price has been chosen to lead the city’s destination marketing organization into the next phase of success. He will start his new position on April 22, 2013. Price is replacing Jay Burress, who had been chief since 2008. Burress resigned…

Hello! My name is “Rush” and I am the Arlington Animal Services featured Dog of the Week. I am an eight month old, male Terrier Pit Bull Mix that weighs approximately 37 pounds. A fun and friendly little guy, I love to play fetch and I am treat motivated. Volunteers at…

Meet Desi, the Arlington Animal Services Cat of the Week! Desi is one cool cat! He is a longhair, buff colored Tabby, with pretty golden eyes. His approximate age is around 8 years old. He weighs nine pounds, and he is already neutered, so when you adopt Desi, he is…

More than 2,400 people from North Texas and beyond braved unseasonably cold temperatures to help the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) take a big shot at greatness at Cowboys Stadium on March 23. Along with more than 200 RIT alumni and student organizers, the volunteers served as key players in an…