Improvements are on the way for a heavily traveled stretch of East Lamar Boulevard through a popular portion of Arlington’s entertainment district. In June, City Council members approved the construction contract for the 1.5-mile section of East Lamar Boulevard that runs between Collins Street and Ballpark Way in front of the…
Drivers will be forced to find alternate routes this weekend as the Union Pacific Rail Project returns to Arlington to replace switches on either side of the public grade crossing at Bowen Road. Union Pacific’s crew will work between Saturday, July 6 at 6:00 p. m. and Sunday, July 7 at…
The website for the Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, debuted Monday for people waiting to catch the City of Arlington’s new bus service scheduled to launch Aug. 19. Here’s a link to the website: www. ridethemax. com. It includes ticket information, maps and other details for planning a trip throughout the Metroplex. Easy-to-read timetables…
On June 4, Union Pacific will begin construction to complete the Collins Street quiet zone, installing new signals and gates across Collins, just north of Abram Street. Once the construction is complete, there will no longer be a need for the trains to sound their horns. All three lanes will…
The accolades keep pouring in for Arlington Water Utilities. The department recently received the 2013 workforce development award from the Texas Section of the American Water Works Association (TAWWA) during the recent Texas Water Conference in Galveston. Arlington Water Utilities partnered with Arlington ISD in 2011 to develop a work study…
The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning. At about 7:30 a. m. Monday, May 13, 2013, a SUV traveling northbound on Fielder Road entered the intersection and struck a car that had been in the southbound lanes and was turning left across the northbound lanes…
The City of Arlington signed a three-year contract to continue the PowerUp Arlington revenue enhancement program with hometown retail electric provider Texas Power. The innovative initiative offers residents competitive and reliable electricity service, while the City receives a portion of the proceeds at no extra cost to Arlington citizens. History of…
Wait until it is safe to return. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local television and radio stations. Do not return to flooded areas until authorities indicate it is safe to do so. Do not visit disaster areas following a flood. Your presence may hamper urgent emergency response and rescue operations.…
Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www. weather. gov. Don’t drive unless you have to. If you must drive, travel with care. Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel. Follow recommended routes. DO NOT sightsee. Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might…
Be alert. Monitor your surroundings. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio, local television and radio stations, or go to www. weather. gov. If a flash flood warning is issued for your area: Climb to safety immediately. Flash floods develop quickly. Do not wait until you see rising water. Get out of low areas subject…
