Mavs Win Fourth Straight, Face Texas Next on Dec. 1, 2015

A trio of career performances helped the UT Arlington Mavericks extend their winning streak to four in a row by downing Rice 92-74 Sunday at Tudor Fieldhouse. The starting backcourt of Erick Neal and Drew Charles set the tone early, and forward Kevin Hervey came strong on late as UTA pulled away from its Conference USA foe. The…
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Texas Christkindl Market Braves Wet Weather, Opens in Arlington

While the deluge of showers delayed the launch of the 2015 Texas Christkindl Market by one day, it did not stop the event from welcoming visitors this Thanksgiving weekend. Lighted huts with artisan and Christmas wares, as well as food, now line Road to Six Flags Drive, while a snow playground…
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Mayor’s Holiday Party for Children: Dec. 5, 2015

Celebrate the holiday season with stories, music, and fun at the Mayor’s Holiday Party for Children this Saturday, December 5!Arlington Public Library will kick off the holiday season with songs and fun performed by Theatre Arlington’s SRO (Standing Room Only) Youth Touring Company. There will also be interactive stories by library…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Sonny & Scamp

Cat of the Week – Meet SonnyThis week’s Cat of the Week, Sonny, is a one year old, male, Domestic Short-haired Tabby that is orange and white in color. Are you needing some creature comfort? Then Sonny may be the one for you! Sonny was owner surrendered due to the…
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Mission Arlington Helping Families Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner

Thousands of volunteers have poured into Downtown Arlington this November to help families in need enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. It’s an annual effort by Mission Arlington to make the holiday special for families in the Metroplex, focusing primarily on communities in Arlington and Grand Prairie. Approximately 6,000 volunteers will gather at Mission Arlington’s main office…
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Arlington Thanksgiving Weekend Buzz: November 26-29, 2015

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. Texas Christkindl Market — Opens Nov. 27The Texas Christkindl Market is one of the largest open-air markets in the Southwest. Inspired by Arlington’s relationship with its German sister city, Bad…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Arlington Parks & Recreation

Arlington Parks and Recreation has a number of holiday season events for families to check out in The American Dream City this December! 1. Olde Town Christmas Craft FairOn Friday, December 4th from 12 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, Arlington Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Olde…
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UTA Spotlight: Student Affairs Celebrates Japanese Culture

Don’t miss this installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news happening in The American Dream City. Here are this week’s top stories:– Student Congress allows students a chance to make a difference on campus.– “One Night Without a Home”…
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City of Arlington Releases 6-Month Project Forecast

If you’re looking for contracting opportunities in Arlington, there are a number of projects on the horizon that will improve the economic climate over the next six months. Some of the projects included in the City’s six-month report include millions of dollars in improvements and repairs to Arlington’s streets, drainage systems, as…
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Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington Opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2015

Aromas of sizzling brats and sounds of local music will fill the air yet again at the fifth annual Texas Christkindl Market in the American Dream City. This year, it’s going to be even bigger than ever. The annual market will bring German holiday traditions to Arlington starting this Friday, November…
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7 Holiday Season Events Happening in The American Dream City

Texas Christkindl MarketThe Texas Christkindl Market is one of the largest open-air markets in the Southwest. Inspired by Arlington’s relationship with its German sister city, Bad Königshofen, the market is in its fifth year at Globe Life Park and will be open November 27 through December 23. It features vendors,…
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2015 Thanksgiving Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington

Many City of Arlington municipal government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no garbage and recycling pickups on Thanksgiving Day. There will be no make-up days; service will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day. Friday collections will…
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Arlington Library Presents Campfire Legends: Nov. 25, 2015

Families excitedly enter, noticing flames from the center of the room glowing and casting shadows about the walls of what on a normal day would be a standard community room. The space is now a cozy campground complete with a roaring fire, lanterns, and a ukulele. The campfire leaders welcome…
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Christmas Tree Arrives at City Hall Ahead of Holiday Lights Parade

The holiday season has officially arrived in The American Dream City. An approximately 50-foot blue spruce Christmas tree made its way from Michigan to City Hall Tuesday morning, November 24, 2015. Ellen Stubbs, the parade coordinator, says it’s the tallest tree to date in Arlington. In keeping with tradition, the official lighting…
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Fish Creek Neighborhood Association Helps Keep Arlington Beautiful

On Saturday November 14, 2015, the Fish Creek Neighborhood Association Members gathered at the Fish Creek Walking trail on Normandy Drive. Over the course of three hours, residents gathered trash, litter and debris that washed into the creek during recent rain events. By helping to protect our local waterways and natural…
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“Turkey Day” Thanksgiving Golf Shotgun by Arlington Parks & Rec.

Start your Thanksgiving holiday with the best first course: a golf course. Join Arlington Parks and Recreation on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2015) for their Turkey Day Golf Shotgun!Due to inclement weather in the forecast and a lack of early sign-ups, Chester Ditto will no longer be open on Thanksgiving Day. Golfers…
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Arlington Animal Services Home 4 the Holidays Event: Dec. 5, 2015

On Saturday, December 5, 2015, Arlington Animal Services‘ dream is to help adoptable cats and dogs find a “Home 4 the Holidays” during this annual event. The event will feature: Pictures with your child or pet with Santa from 12 p. m. – 4 p. m. Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) low…
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UTA Landscape Architect Shaping New Way of Thinking About Plants

Landscape architect David Hopman isn’t only installing plants on a sparse patch of ground just west of the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs Building: he is shaping a new way of thinking about how and what to plant. The associate professor of landscape architecture recently returned to The University…
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Arlington Museum Officially Unveils Star of Texas Art Project

The Arlington Museum of Art unveiled its Star of Texas art exhibit to the public this past this Friday, November 20, 2015, with a reception in Downtown. The project includes 20 fiberglass stars that will be positioned throughout Arlington’s Cultural Arts District, Downtown and Entertainment District. Residents will start to see the stars being…
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Pets of the Week – Meet Princess & Mitzi

Dog of the Week – Meet MitziThis chosen Dog of the Week is a female, six-year old, Miniature Schnauzer mix that is black and white in color, and weighs 31 pounds. What a sweetheart of a dog! Mitzi is a mellow dog that loves belly rubs. She is gentle when…
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