Arlington celebrated several milestones recently that further confirm what our residents already know — our community is a great place to live, work, play and learn!Our latest Champion Great Neighborhoods newsletter highlights just a few of these accolades, including the Parks and Recreation Department bringing home the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence…

Huge rolling beasts with shining eyes, loud honks, and colorful sides stretching all the way to the sky—once you’ve grown up, it’s hard to remember just how strange and wonderful trucks can be. Cars, trucks and other vehicles are commonplace for anyone old enough to drive, but children find them…

Enchant Christmas will once again illuminate Texas skies this holiday season, this time inside Globe Life Park and with an all-new maze experience! Join Enchant Christmas for Paws N’ Claus nights on Wednesday Nov. 28 and Thursday Dec. 27 with your dog for a night of walks, treats, and beautiful…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

Cat of the Week – Meet DonatelloThis six year old male Seal Point Snowshoe is cream and blue in color. Donatello is a beautiful, serene cat that enjoys being petted. He responds by quietly purring and kneading. Snowshoes are known for being unique sweet natured cats. They are very mellow, enjoy humans and are…

General Motors announced today that it is repositioning itself to better focus on compelling growth opportunities in mobility needs of the future, which includes doubling investment in self-driving and electric vehicle options that are rising in popularity across North Texas and beyond. GM will continue building its world-class trucks and full-size sports…

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have won a $1 million grant from the U. S. Department of Energy to build a detector that may offer a key insight into the lingering mystery of the universe’s matter-antimatter imbalance. The new detector will be integrated into an international physics experiment called…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Redskins vs. Cowboys at AT&T StadiumThe Dallas Cowboys (5-5) host the Washington Redskins (6-4), their bitter division rival on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. NFL football on Thanksgiving has…

Ushering in the season of giving and displaying the kindness in our community, thousands of volunteers will once again come together at Mission Arlington in Downtown to help families enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. It’s an annual effort by Mission Arlington to make the holiday special for families throughout the Metroplex, focusing primarily on Arlington…

Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Please support your favorite small businesses across The American Dream City this holiday shopping season. An estimated 108 million shoppers in communities across the country, including here…

The Arlington Police Department will activate the Special Event Parking Ordinance in the Woodbrook Zone for the Dallas Cowboys football game scheduled for 3:25 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 22. Enforcement will begin three hours prior to the start of the event. What does this mean? The area identified in the Woodbrook Zone, which…

Santa and his elves have set up an outpost of their North Pole Factory at The Parks at Arlington and they are once again requesting your help to test and build some exciting new toys for the holiday. The Parks Mall has partnered with Mattel to offer this attraction, which is open…

In this issue, APD is at the 8th Annual Jillian Smith Gala! On Call is a community newsletter published monthly by the Arlington Police Department Media Office. Click here to read the newsletter.

Dog of the Week – Meet WeroThis one year old male Dalmatian mix is white and black in color and weighs 57 pounds. Wero is a friendly, playful dog willing to please. He likes to chase toys and run around investigating the territory. He walks well on a leash but would probably…

Arlington’s beloved Texas Christkindl Market returns for its eighth season starting Friday, Nov. 23!From Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, The Plaza at Texas Live! will transform into a unique holiday shopping experience. Modeled after Arlington’s sister Christmas city, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, this cozy version of an Arlington favorite will offer beautiful holiday decorations…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

Many City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2018, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Residential and commercial garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Thanksgiving Day. Collection will resume on the following regular collection day. Friday collections will occur as usual. Regular office hours…

Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest gaming and esports events facility in North America, celebrates its grand opening with FACEIT’s Esports Championship Series Season 6 Finals. This $750,000 prize pool tournament, scheduled to coincide with Thanksgiving Weekend, offers esports enthusiasts a new fan experience to complement the iconic football festivities of…

It’s beginning to look more like Christmas in The American Dream City. On Monday, a 54-foot Blue Spruce from Michigan arrived at Arlington City Hall ahead of the popular Arlington Holiday Lights Parade. Make plans now to bring out the family to enjoy the parade, which begins at 6 p. m. Saturday,…

United Way of Tarrant County, through its Mission United initiative, has launched TXServes-North Texas, a coordinated network of public, private and nonprofit organizations serving active duty military, veterans and their families in the North Texas region. The new program, which was announced at Arlington City Hall on Friday, Nov. 16, will…

The Arlington Cultural Tourism Council is now accepting applications for its competitive arts grant program. The Arlington Cultural Tourism grants are for events within The American Dream City with the potential of attracting overnight visitors who are interested in history, arts, music, life/heritage and other cultural offerings. Recent recipients include Frame 4 Frame,…

FOX Sports and Premier Boxing Champions today announced eight televised world title fights in the first three months of a new deal, featuring eight world champions and more than two dozen of the world’s best boxers going toe-to-toe. The schedule includes the blockbuster showdown between welterweight champ Errol Spence Jr.…

More than 50 years ago, in 1961, Valerie Kelton was 2 when her father, former Arlington Mayor Tom Vandergriff, was at the podium for the opening of Six Flags Over Texas in The American Dream City. Today, she is living her American Dream as the executive assistant to Steve Martindale, the park…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over TexasSix Flags Over Texas’ brightest holiday celebration kicks off in The American Dream City on Friday, Nov. 16. At this exclusive seasonal event,…

Arlington City Councilwoman Lana Wolff is among 18 elected city leaders from across the country selected to serve on a newly created national task force that aims to address how communities can better respond to the growing challenge of housing availability, affordability, investment and quality. The National League of Cities Task Force on…

The Texas Rangers organization has been named recipient of the 2018 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence, Major League Baseball announced earlier today at the quarterly Owners Meetings. The honor recognizes the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s efforts to support Arlington youth through the Texas Rangers Richard Greene Scholars program…

The City of Arlington will host an open house meeting on Monday, Nov. 19 to gather public input for drafting short-term rental standards/regulations. This come-and-go meeting is scheduled from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 Center St. Please click here to RSVP if you plan to attend. Whether…

Make your voice heard! Please join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at a public meeting this week to solicit feedback and provide information regarding proposed development updates to Bowman Springs Park. The public meeting will be held at 6:30 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 15 in the cafeteria of Miller Elementary School, 6401…

Greetings from The American Dream City! Be sure to tune into the newest installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news and happenings on the university campus and around Arlington. This week’s stories include: UTA’s Homecoming 5K Race was a…

Want to protect your sanitary sewer pipes and maybe win a free round of golf? Arlington residents have an opportunity to do both this holiday season as part of the 2018 Grease for Greens event. Participating is easy. Bring in used cooking oil for disposal from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m.…

A sprinkler system that is not working as efficiently as possible impacts water usage and bills. In a hot, dry summer – like North Texas experienced in 2018 – sprinkler maintenance or operating issues can become even more costly. To help Arlington residents use water efficiently, Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant…

Sunday, Nov. 11 marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Across Tarrant County, 66 Daughters of the American Revolution chapters commemorated the signing of the Armistice by conducted ceremonies at local cemeteries, including Arlington, to honor those who served in the Great War. In Arlington, 34 members of…

Tickets are on sale now for the Arlington Parks and Recreation’s 18th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance!This year’s theme is “The World Awaits.” The Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., will be transformed into a world-class ballroom for dancing and making memories. Individual tickets include a corsage, refreshments, dessert, parting gift/keepsake for…

The University of Texas at Arlington is the first Texas university to offer students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in economics and a National Association for Business Economics Certified Business Economist® or CBE professional certification simultaneously.UTA, the University of Maryland and the University of Connecticut are joining six…

The City of Arlington’s state-of-the-art George W. Hawkes Downtown Library was among 30 tour sites selected as part of the Texas Society of Architects’ recent 79th annual Conference and Design Expo. Architects from across the state explored the three-story, 80,000-square-foot stone and glass library, which opened next to City Hall in June.…

From exploring emerging transportation technology to improving mile after mile of neighborhood streets, Arlington continues to strategically invest in projects designed to improve mobility across The American Dream City. Our latest Enhance Regional Mobility newsletter highlights activities and projects that support the City Council’s goal to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Arlington’s transportation connections…

New lane closures are planned for the next week as part of the $233 million Interstate 30/SH 360 Interchange Project and the SH 360 Widening Project. Closures are subject to changes due to weather and schedule. For more information, please visit the Keep 30360 Moving website. New or updated items are indicated in…

With below-freezing temperatures in this week’s forecast, the City of Arlington wants to remind residents to be safe at home and on the road. Here’s a handy check list on how to protect your property, pipes, plants and pets during these chilly days and nights. And help keep our streets…

Homecoming at the University of Texas at Arlington is all about traditions that bring alumni, students and community members flooding back to Maverick Country to honor the past and get excited for the future. The campus showed its Maverick Pride last week during Homecoming Week festivities, which included a parade Saturday…

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 Tarrant County College for the debut of the exhibit, “Potluck Republic: The State of Gastrodiplomacy” at the Southeast Campus, located at 2100 Southeast…

Six Flags Over Texas’ brightest holiday celebration kicks off in The American Dream City on Friday, Nov. 16. At this exclusive seasonal event, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Holiday in the Park is available on select dates from Nov. 16 through Dec.…

Carrie Rogers celebrated her 15th birthday when the first Texas and Pacific train pulled into Arlington on July 19 in 1876. The Civil War had destroyed her family economically. By the time she showed up in Arlington to live with her grandfather, both her mother and father had died.Undeterred by…

The Texas Rangers unveiled a special logo to commemorate the team’s final season at Globe Life Park in Arlington in 2019. The logo, which incorporates the exterior façade of Globe Life Park, will be worn as a patch on the right sleeve of both the team’s white and red home jerseys…

The Arlington Fire Department and Fire Chief Don Crowson recently received a Route Fifty 2018 Navigator Award for the Community Paramedic Program. Route Fifty is a digital publication dedicated to covering innovation in best practices in state and local government. The Navigator Awards, which are divided into five categories, honor innovative individuals…

Partnerships are growing, strengthening, and making Arlington an even greater place to call home. Code Compliance was invited to speak at Dallas Real Estate Investment Group (REIG)’s meeting on the first of November. This active real estate professional group, led by founder-investor-coach Joe Boston is focused on providing education, training and…

Finding employment and a place to call home can be a challenging task for the thousands of veterans who transition back into civilian life each year. That’s why the City of Arlington is pleased to be included once again in Veterans United Home Loan’s Top 10 “Best Cities for Veteran Homebuyers” list. Veterans United…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Arlington Heroes RunThe Arlington Heroes Run hosted by the Rotary Club of Arlington will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Veterans Park, 3600 W. Arkansas Ln. The 5K race and…

What is personal data in an age when websites, social media, apps and smart devices all collect information on their users? The Glass Room Experience at the Arlington Public Library offers a way for patrons to take control of their online life, data, and smart devices. The Glass Room Experience…

Arlington residents approved the City’s proposed $189 million bond program and a citizen-led initiative to establish term limits for the Mayor and Arlington City Council, according to unofficial voting results. The five-year bond program, listed as Propositions A, B, C, and D on the Nov. 6, 2018, Joint Bond and Special…

The City of Arlington is seeking input from residents about Phase II of the 2017 Residential Rebuild project. A design public meeting will be held from 6 p. m. to 7 p. m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 in [re]Brary Room A on the first floor of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S.…

To recognize youth who are spreading kindness throughout The American Dream City, Arlington’s Community Relations Commission has partnered with local businesses and launched a program that rewards students for their kind hearts. During a pep rally Friday, Nov. 2 at Corey Academy in Arlington, the Commission surprised two students, Santiago Boor…

Greetings from The American Dream City! Be sure to tune into the newest installment of UTA Spotlight, a weekly news update featuring broadcasting students reporting on events, projects, announcements and other key news and happenings on the university campus and around Arlington. This week’s stories include: Fabian Romo is the captain of…

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day in The American Dream City by participating in the 9th annual Arlington Turkey Trot. This event, which benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, includes a 1-mile “Puffin’ for Stuffin’” fun run and a USATF-certified 5k. Turkey Trots have been a part of American…

Back by popular demand, and in an effort to improve our community and the environment, Arlington’s leaf recycling program returns November 21, 2018, and runs through February 21, 2019. The City of Arlington encourages residents to be a part of this year’s free leaf recycling program. Get your friends, family and neighbors…

On the second floor of the new George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, the whirring sounds of machines can be heard throughout the Makerspace. This space was designed to let individuals learn and create projects using 3-D printing machines, a Carvey Milling Machine, Serger, Cricut vinyl and paper cutting and other…

Homecoming is all about traditions that bring alumni, students and community members flooding back to Maverick Country to honor the past and get excited for the future. During Homecoming week, keep up with the latest and greatest Maverick Homecoming Style at the Mav Swap tents and the Maverick Mum Mania, and…

Global Entrepreneurship Week is back after a five-year hiatus. The week, which begins Thursday, Nov. 8 and concludes Friday, Nov. 16, inspires, connects and engages the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the North Texas region and across the world. Each November, Global Entrepreneurship Week reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds…

Cat of the Week – Meet MoxieThis four-year-old female Domestic Shorthair is a black, red and white Torbie. Due to a change in lifestyle, Moxie was owner surrendered to the shelter. She is looking for a new pet guardian to help her get her “moxie” back. While she can be wary of new…

Students at the University of Texas at Arlington kicked off Homecoming Week on Monday at a “Paint Your Ride” spirit event, where their cars were decorated with cheers such as “Honk for Homecoming,” Go UTA!” and “Maverick Pride.”“Paint Your Ride” is the first of many Homecoming Week events that aim to…

The Texas Department of Transportation’s I-30/SH 360 Interchange Project is reaching a major milestone early this month. Traffic will be shifted onto the new SH 360 southbound frontage road bridge over Interstate 30 on Thursday, Nov. 8. Following that traffic switch, the contractor will remove the existing SH 360 southbound frontage…

Arlington residents are invited to recycle their unwanted computers, cell phones and other select electronics for free during Arlington’s annual Computer Roundup on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The drop-off event is scheduled from 8 a. m. to noon in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Mitchell and Cooper streets on the University…

Each year, Arlington Water Utilities averages every residential customer’s water usage during the fall and winter to establish a maximum wastewater charge for the following October through September. It is also known as Average Winter Consumption (AWC). That process starts in November. Here’s what you need to know. How is AWC…

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel. 1. Arlington Public Library’s Medieval Arts FestivalOld is new, as it’s time for our 16th annual Medieval Arts Festival. Visitors to Arlington’s George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center St.,…

Heading to the Cowboys home game on Monday, Nov. 5? Park for free and test out the City of Arlington’s new self-driving shuttle service to get to AT&T Stadium for game day. Arlington, who has partnered with Drive. ai for this innovative public transportation pilot program, is the first Texas city to…

The City of Arlington is pleased to announce another Neighborhood Matching Grant call for projects. The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is available to fund improvement projects that will beautify and enhance the public spaces and stengthen neighborhoods throughout The American Dream City. Neighborhoods can apply for up to $25,000 for neighborhood…

The City of Arlington has launched a regular Street Tracker segment on MyArlingtonTV to provide transparency and up-to-date information on both current and proposed street maintenance and construction projects. This month’s episode highlights how the City is putting technology to work to offer residents a more mobile-friendly Street Tracker webpage. While the page has been…