Arlington City Council

Now, the vote to restore the ordinance is slated to be taken on Dec. 9.

The discussion about the Arlington Life Shelter came up during a council retreat, where Council member Andrew Piel brought up concerns about the shelter's lack of inclement weather offerings and the fact that it doesn't operate as an overnight shelter.

The council voted to create grounds to deny any special or temporary outdoor events on the day of or before World Cup events to prevent overextending emergency resources.

From using a board game to solicit community input to developing five pillars for Arlington's future, the plan for the city's next two decades is taking shape.

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross will be running for reelection with hopes of securing a third and final term as the face of the American Dream City.

Reserve at Mayfield is for people 55 or older and limited by income brackets, with apartments starting at less than $1,000 for a single bedroom.

A proposal to remove all mentions of gender identity and sexual orientation from Arlington’s anti-discrimination ordinance was delayed for a second time.

The Arlington City Council voted unanimously to declare 1,158 plots in the Arlington Cemetery abandoned and available for sale.

The average home in Arlington will see property tax and some utility bills go up by about $12 a month in 2026.

Increasing taxes and some utility fees would be part of the city's final push to close a $25 million projected budget deficit in 2026.

If the council votes for the suspension and the amendment, the city will follow other North Texas city governments in protecting its federal funding.

The city has taken the next step to getting E-Space, the satellite communications startup building its North American headquarters in Arlington, into its new home at the city airport.