Arlington Report

The proposed drill zone at 2000 S. Watson Road marks TotalEnergies’ third attempt to drill new gas wells near The Mother’s Heart Learning Center, an east Arlington day care center that primarily serves children of color. City Council members are expected to vote on the permit during their Jan. 28 meeting.

The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 legislative agenda asks for various initiatives that encourage Texas’ economic growth, such as infrastructure investments, local government efficiency, tax credit programs for businesses and workforce pipelines in education.

Arlington ISD parent Tiffany Manning considers her children to be generally well-behaved. If issues arise, she is quick to meet with their teachers.

Arlington zoning commissioners unanimously approved an 80-foot telecommunications tower on approximately 1.8 acres of land in north Arlington.

Arlington ISD school board President Justin Chapa felt something was missing in the district’s legislative agenda draft.

The NoTraffic systems use AI to control traffic lights and adapt to current road conditions. Installing them would be part of a regional plan to prepare for the FIFA World Cup.

For years, mountain bikers have asked to formalize the unauthorized trails residents have created in F.J. "Red" Kane Park, but residents in Fannin Farms remain opposed.

The $722 million budget incorporates a 1-cent tax rate increase expected to bring in an estimated $4.1 million.

Viewing the costume up close, it becomes apparent the outfit is entirely hand-stitched for realism, appearing right out of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise’s 18th-century setting.

Arlington City Council members voted 7-2 on the budget and tax hike. Members also heard from Arlington Municipal Patrolman's Association and Arlington Police Association about traffic citations.

Arlington City Council members have repeated concerns about traffic safety. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said traffic enforcement is one of his priorities.

Arlington's proposed 2025 city budget includes $5.8 million in reallocations and reductions across municipal government departments.