Cement company sues Dallas, other cities for “green” cement resolution
Hmm... spend money on greener cement processes for your company, or hire lawyers to force cities to buy your pollute-tastic cement. It's a wash really.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Arlington
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Demonstration at Arlington City Hall today is expected to draw hundreds in support of sign toppers
At least one city is willing to honor Cesar Chavez (oooh, BURN).
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Arlington’s District 3 schedules “state of the local economy” town hall meeting
City Council Member Robert Rivera will be address regional economic issues. That should take a while.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Lake Arlington boat ramp at Richard Simpson Park reopened thanks to higher water levels
The boat ramp at Bowman Springs Park, however, remains closed awaiting further rainfall.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Things closed (and open) on Thanksgiving Day (and the day after) in Arlington
If you want to play golf while other people lounge around watching the Macy's Parade, NO PROBLEM!
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Arlington Holiday Lights Parade set for Dec. 6
Event to feature lighted floats, live music. (Bring something to sit on.)
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Arlington mayor joins with other auto manufacturing city leaders in the nation’s capital
How about another bailout? Eh? Please? Pretty please with carburetors on top?
Mr. Cluck goes to Washington, but he appears to be waging an uphill battle.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Construction begins on North Collins Street in Arlington on Monday, Nov. 17
It's all to do with expediting access to the new Cowboys Stadium.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008
Arlington leaf recycling programs gears up with four dropoff locations
Also, residents with proof of address can get a free compost bin!
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Arlington Police Department to add another district
The redistricting will result in faster response times to calls.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
City of Arlington to honor home-grown World War II flying ace on Veteran’s Day
Medal of Honor recipient Col. Neel Kearby flew the P-47 Thunderbolt - and flew it well.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Arlington schedules warrant roundup for Nov. 10 - 14
Avoid arrest by paying your debt to society (online or by phone), you damn scofflaws!
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Lake Arlington boat ramps to close on Monday, Nov. 3
Thanks for nothing (in the rainfall department, that is), Mother Nature!
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
Street repairs biggest chunk of $140 million Arlington bond package up for vote
The bond package proposal is the biggest in Arlington's history.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Newly-renovated Lake Arlington Golf Course reopens to the public this Saturday
... and there'll be a special Reopening Ceremony Friday evening.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Brave Combo headlines opening night at Arlington’s new Levitt Pavilion
There will also be the usual speechifying and ribbon cutting. (We're hoping for top hats.)
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
City of Arlington dedicates new fountain at Founders Plaza
It - you know - will spew out water and all. In a very artful fashion, undoubtedly.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
City of Arlington wants citizens to know about digital TV conversion
... so they can watch western civilization crumble before their eyes in high resolution and vivid color.
In Feb. of 2009, all television broadcasts will go digital. Which is so very, very important in the grand scheme of things.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Chesapeake to brief Arlington residents about how their drilling is going
The town hall meeting for District 2 is scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 16, in an elementary school auditorium. Everyone's invited.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Candidate for Fort Worth Police Chief placed on administrative leave
There are a myriad of reasons why a police dept. official could be placed on administrative leave. And this has been one of them.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Arlington to vote Tuesday on turning methane into cold hard cash
One person's gas from trash is another one's treasure.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Arlington plans Sept. 11 public memorial at Heroes’ Park
The event will honor those who lost their lives as a result of the 9-11 attacks.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Arlington announces Martin Luther King Jr. art and essay competition
Students living in Arlington are encouraged to submit their entries before Oct. 31.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Arlington and Grand Prairie receive Playful City USA Awards
The cities are among 67 American communities so designated by KaBOOM! child advocacy group.
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
UPDATED: Arlington opens Salvation Army shelter to Gustav evacuees
Up to 500 displaced persons can be accommodated, say officials with the Arlington Emergency Operations Center.
Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Adell Campbell discusses construction of the new Cowboys stadium
Guests on The Eyes of North Texas include the construction manager and engineering principal in Arlington.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Newest Texas Paddling Trail to open on Lake Arlington
Head out to Richard W. Simpson Park on the evening of Aug. 14 for the watery ribbon cutting.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Arlington will participate in study to make water less smelly/full o’ drugs
Arlington's share of the $554,412 study will be $150,000.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
UPDATED: Fort Worth T bus service is coming to Arlington
The nation's largest city without public transportation is getting on board -- but it's not full speed ahead.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Arlington town hall meeting will update residents on Tarrant County regional rail
Fort Worth councilman and chair of the Regional Transportation Council’s Transit Subcommittee Jungus Jordan will take questions.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Arlington shuts down public swimming pools for hyper-chlorination treatments
... and suggests surrounding cities do the same.
The sudden action comes in response to a suspected cryptosporidium outbreak identified by the Tarrant County Public Health Dept.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Robert Shepard, Jimmy Bennett win last two city council seats in Arlington’s run-off election
The landslide victory of the day was Robert Shepard who won with just over 65% of the vote.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Dallas-based Tyler Technologies wins contract with City of Arlington
The contract is valued at nearly $2.5 million.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Arlington mayor to give State of the City address June 10
Dr. Robert Cluck will discuss Barnett Shale revenue uses and other city priorities.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Arlington City Council goes live on the web
Archived webcasts will also be available for viewing.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Arlington Tomorrow fund influences local races
Pegasus News on the Tube gets the story from League of Women Voters Arlington's prez
Candidates disagree about how proceeds from gas drilling should be given back to the community.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Pegasus News content partners predict May 2008 election outcomes
Early voting continues through Tuesday; election day is Saturday.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Arlington Tomorrow Foundation grants $564,900
Funds from gas drilling in the Barnett Shale will make park trails safer, improve a church park and playground, sponsor an educational fair on home energy efficiency, and more.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Construction begins on Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
City is going ahead with plans even though funding has not been finalized for amphitheater.
Friday, March 7, 2008
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