Is anyone craving to eat something sweet? Traditional Shortbread cookies? Hyped up for Thin Mints? Perhaps, try the new Toast-Yay cookies? Good news, the Girl Scout cookies are back!  With the pandemic, it is more critical than ever for Arlington residents to support our local Girl Scouts. Some corporations which previously allowed Girl Scouts tabling opted out this year while other locations requested for the girls to leave in order to enforce maximum capacity limits. It was challenging to find a location for a cookie booth this year.  Girl Scouts depend on their cookie sales to rai ..read more

Residents across Texas are dealing with the aftermath from the unexpected cold snap that left thousands without power and water for days. Despite warmer temperatures and restoration of power, several Arlington homeowners are left with property damage from this extreme winter storm. Subfreezing temperatures caused pipes to freeze and burst. When the pipes burst, water floods homes causing significant damage.  Arlington Water Utilities has worked diligently throughout the week to conduct emergency water shut-offs for homes and businesses experiencing water line breaks to meet the community ..read more

UPDATE: City of Arlington announces precautionary boil water alert is lifted Sat, Feb 20, 10:07 AM. Due to unprecedented demand and a possible major water main break, some Arlington Water Utilities customers may be without water service. For those with water, pressure may be reduced and tap water must be boiled prior to consumption. This order advises all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers shoul ..read more

As extreme winter weather conditions continued, the City of Arlington on Tuesday issued a Declaration of Disaster, opened a secondary emergency warming station, and urged citizens with emergency issues related to power outages to call 911 for assistance.  On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the White House had issued a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas, affecting all 254 counties in the state. Today, the City of Arlington and Tarrant County also issued declarations of disaster to become eligible for state and federal assistance needed to respond to and recover from emergency ..read more

The City of Arlington expects that the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the Texas Department of State Health Services will arrive soon. Working in conjunction with Tarrant County Public Health and following the state and federal priority list for vaccine distribution, the City of Arlington Fire Department will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to EMS workers and health care personnel across east Tarrant County.  Pictured from left: Gerald Randall Assistant Chief of Arlington Fire Department, Mark Kessler Regional Director of AMR, Cynthia Simmons Public Health Authority for ..read more

Arlington has officially been designated a texas music-friendly community by the Texas Music Office. The certification ceremony is this Friday, December 18th via zoom. Mayor Jeff Williams, Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton, and Arlington Convention & Visitor’s Bureau CEO Ron Price will receive the certification from Texas Music Office Community Relations & Outreach Specialist (and Arlington native) Chip Adams. The process to become a Texas Music-Friendly Community started back in October when Letatia Teyki, executive director of Levitt Pavillion Arlington, along with Ron Price team ..read more

Disabled army veteran,  LeRoy Dick, was thanked for his service with a special gift Saturday morning. Robert W. Koenigseder, the owner of Midas in Arlington, Texas, and 1-800 Charity Cars worked together to surprise Mr. Dick with a fully renovated Dodge Caliber. The vehicle was donated by 1-800 Charity Cars and repaired and restored by Midas of Bowling Green. Reliable transportation is a gateway to a better quality of life. A desperate need for people like Mr. Dick. He is disabled and on a very low fixed income.  When his wife of 30 years recently passed away, he lost everything. He ..read more

Fall is here! That means cooler temperatures and colorful leaves. Family photos are a great way to enjoy what the season has to offer. With plenty Arlington photoshoot locations, you don’t have to look far to find a stunning backdrop. These Instagrammable locations are perfect for your next photo shoot. River Legacy Park Bridge at River Legacy. Photo Credit: City of Arlington River Legacy Park is the crowning jewel of the Arlington parks system. Families can be seen at the park every day enjoying the sun, going for walks, riding bikes, flying kites and so much more. The park itself is very wel ..read more

Yesterday for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down spring training due to coronavirus pandemic, fans gathered to watch the kick-off NLCS game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Approximately 11,500 tickets have been announced available for the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and World Series held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.  Teams tied 1-1 in the top of the ninth inning when Austin Riley hit a 448-foot home run to give Atlanta the lead. The Braves would go on to win 5-1. For the players, the return of the fans was “much needed ..read more

After months of campaigning and heated debates, voters visit the polls to cast their ballots. Election day is here, but like most things in 2020 it may look different. How do I find my polling place? You can vote at any polling site in Tarrant County. Click here to find a polling site near you. How long will it take to vote? Wait times vary at each polling location depending on turnout. Click here to see a live wait time map. Do I need an ID to vote? Yes, the state of Texas requires ID when voting in person. These are acceptable forms of ID:  Texas driver license issued by the Texas Depa ..read more