Arlington Report

02/06/2025

Arlington Republican plans departure from Texas House after 6 terms

02/06/2025

Vote on controversial Tarrant County redistricting process set

Tarrant County commissioners will consider new precinct maps June 3.

30/05/2025

Several Tarrant County mayors share support for redistricting, including 2 previously opposed

Six Tarrant County mayors voiced their support for Tarrant County's redistricting efforts.

28/05/2025

P&Z Commission narrowly approves controversial apartment complex

The North Arlington location includes a derelict rehab center to be demolished and replaced with a 360-unit luxury apartment community.

28/05/2025

Arlington City Council OKs resolution opposing Tarrant County redistricting

The resolution raises concerns about possible Voting Rights Act violations, outdated census data and a lack of transparency and community involvement.

27/05/2025

Arlington Life Shelter had plans for big improvements. Now the focus is on funding daily operations

The shelter faces a downturn in funding that aligns with a national trend, spurred by economic uncertainty, inflation and tariffs.

25/05/2025

Tarrant County philosophy group revives ancient conversation parties, hosts civil dialogue

Members of Socrates Cafe meet bimonthly in Fort Worth and Arlington to discuss questions in the style of Greek salons, which platformed free thinking.

25/05/2025

Park memorial, UTA database remember Arlington’s fallen military members

The memorial, located at Veterans Park in Arlington, will be the site of the park foundation’s second-annual Memorial Day service.

25/05/2025

Made in Tarrant: Family-owned vacuum store still cleaning up 88 years after inception

Evans Vacuum’s three Tarrant County locations sell and service vacuums while drawing in customers through unique means.

23/05/2025

10 Tarrant County mayors send letter opposing redistricting attempt

The open letter to the county commissioners court — signed by the mayors of Fort Worth, Arlington, and several other cities — questions the ethics and legality of redistricting.

23/05/2025

Arlington, Tarrant County aim to reduce ‘superusers’ of emergency services through new partnership

Tarrant County Public Health is assisting Arlington emergency services in treating individuals who frequently call 911 for non-emergency reasons as part of a new partnership.

22/05/2025

Loophole cost Texas cities billions in tax revenue. Bill closing it heads to Abbott’s desk

Officials in Arlington, Fort Worth and other North Texas cities are supporting the legislation to regulate nonprofit housing finance corporations.