Arlington City Council

Among the eight grants, all but one would be renewing grant funding from the year prior.

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.

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.

The city could end its monthly pass for Handitran in favor of a system where riders would buy bundles of credits that would be exchanged for rides.

The decision came after more than 50 people addressed the council, all but 11 of them in support of reinstating the ordinance.

Arlington will vote Dec. 9 on reinstating its suspended anti-discrimination ordinance after months of debate, with several council members signaling support amid concerns over federal funding and enforcement.

At least 110 people are facing layoffs, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.

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.