As of Friday, April 24th, the City of Arlington is performing free, drive-through COVID-19 testing for all Tarrant County residents who meet testing eligibility.
Eligibility is determined for residents ages 18 and older who are exhibiting symptoms of the respiratory virus that has shaken communities around the world.
These tests are...
Across the globe, it’s the arts and entertainment industry that has been helping keep all of us sane and motivated during widespread quarantine. From free online concerts streamed on social media to live (online) content released by musicians, and even to impromptu rooftop concerts and virtual orchestras, it seems...
As COVID-19 continues to loom over our heads, the days of self-quarantine drag on. Now, just about every Arlington resident is itching for the chance to finally head back outside, take a big breath of fresh air, and get back to enjoying all the wonderful things that the City...
The situation with COVID-19 is unlike anything any of us have seen before. It’s certainly something we haven’t lived in Arlington before. Our community, the country, and the entire world came to a stop.
During lockdown, however, not everyone was able to stay at home and stay safe.
Essential and front-line...
As the battle against the pandemic continues, Arlington community recognition and support for the frontline workers matters more every day. Staying home when we can is an enormous contribution to make sure these essential workers are not flooded with too much work, and not put into greater risk of...
During these first few month of the new year, essential workers have abundantly lived up to the title “essential.” They have kept the whole nation functioning despite the precarious conditions of the crisis we’re living. Regular recognition and appreciation for these essential workers is more than deserved.
The City of...
Papers and memorabilia belonging to the family of former Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom have been added to Special Collections at the University of Texas at Arlington library. These papers include dozens of scrapbooks and personal letters, not to mention historical city documents and even some genealogical information.
These culturally-rich documents...
The University of Texas at Arlington Native American Student Association is hosting its 25th annual Benefit Powwow in just a few short days!
This event is free and open to the community. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the UTA’s Maverick...
February is Black History Month, an opportunity for national and local Arlington businesses and institutions to educate and celebrate on the strides and achievements black Americans have made throughout the history of the United States.
Carter G. Woodson, celebrated American historian of the first half of the 20th century, has...
The City of Arlington has now launched a new text messaging tool that allows residents to report issues and ask questions in a fully-interactive user interface. Issues that residents are encouraged to report include potholes, stray animals and similar. The interactive text message tool can also be used to...
