James Hartley
Government Accountability Reporter, ArlingtonJames Hartley is an award winning journalist reporting on Arlington Government Accountability for KERA. A North Texas native, Hartley has covered stories across the region since 2019. He's passionate about true stories, understated movies, house music and good tea.
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Mayor, council member won't consider partnering Arlington police with ICE for enforcement operationsArlington mayor says his city is "not interested in participating in civil enforcement actions," even if federal money is offered to train police or hire more officers. -
The school district says it is working to reduce the odor of gas entering district buildings. -
Among the eight grants, all but one would be renewing grant funding from the year prior. -
Arlington police respond to 40 crashes, 19 of them major, due to slick roads brought by winter stormThere were no fatalities or serious injuries as a result of the crashes, according to police. -
Temperatures aren't expected to rise above freezing until around noon Tuesday, but roads could refreeze overnight as they dip back below freezing overnight. -
The winter storm warning stretches through Sunday at noon, but life threatening cold is expected to stick around until Monday. -
The eccentric sale, featuring thousands of feline figurines and other cat-themed decor, novelties and housewares, is the first since organizer Eric Uzelac woke from a coma. -
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program has been used by the city for around three decades. Police say it helps them pay officers to patrol the most dangerous portions of the city's highways. -
The mayor's seat and four council spots are up for grabs this year. Candidates have until Feb. 13 to file for a spot on the May 2 ballot. -
Police reported a 12% reduction in overall crime between 2024 and 2025.
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The new rules for development in downtown, which are expected to replace traditional zoning based on specific uses, could include changes to building height, sidewalk width and neighborhood aesthetics. -
Rising costs contributed to the decision to increase the fare for both services.
