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Martin High School announces removal of logo with Native American headdress

Through a  letter addressed to parents, students, and faculty members, Martin High School’s Principal Marlene Roddy has stated that one of the school’s logos, which depicts a “warrior” wearing a […]
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The Arlington Museum of Art reopens with Knox Martin exhibition

The Arlington Museum of Art has been providing the community with art since 1991 by the combined support of those including The Arlington Art Association and the Arlington Independent School […]
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Arlington ISD hosting 6th annual Back to School Kickoff

Good news for parents! For the 6th year in a row now, Arlington ISD is set to host their annual Back to School Kickoff on Saturday, August 15th. The event is sponsored by the Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation and is being hosted at the AT&T Stadium. And with the recent rise of COVID-19 cases […]
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Bee City USA Committee in Arlington paves way for pollinator conservation

As consumers become more conscious of where their food comes from, it is important to think about pollinators; the many species that help reproduce and grow our fruit and vegetables. Pollinators are vital to our ecosystem and range from native bees to bats and beetles. As pollinators go to each plant, they are able to […]
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Via’s COVID-19 safety guidelines for Arlington riders

Via has been able to continue service for Arlington residents while adding safety guidelines despite the pandemic. Knowing how to keep safe while using Via can be beneficial for Arlington residents and visitors. Via is an innovative and cost-effective transportation option that uses a phone application as its base. Via is different from buses or […]
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15+ Black-Owned Restaurants you can support in Arlington

This has been a trying year for everyone. Especially the black community. Disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, a black person is approximately five times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19  than a non-hispanic white person according to the CDC. Black businesses continue to grapple with long-standing inequities that are only exacerbated by the current […]
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City of Arlington takes first steps to address local protests over social injustice, creates Unity Council

While we saw cities across the country and even around the rest of the world host protests demanding social justice reforms, Arlington locals also played a part in the movement and organized several protests right here in the American Dream City. These recent protests have been driven in large by the frustration towards the killing […]
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Arlington to distribute free masks to public July 16, 2020

The City of Arlington will distribute thousands of protective face masks to the public for free this week as part of ongoing efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19 and help the economy recover. Tarrant County recently provided the City with thousands of disposable masks, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to […]
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AT&T Stadium sponsors a July drive-in movie series

Back in the ’50s and ’60s, drive-in movies were all the rage since they were affordable and were great for families or for a date night. As technology evolved, there has been a shift toward other forms of entertainment like at-home streaming services, but due to recent social distancing, drive-in movies are making their way […]
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Running a Business During a Pandemic: An Interview with Randy Ford, Owner of J. Gilligan’s

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful issue for everyone. With beloved local businesses in danger of shutting down, I began to think more about how Arlington stores and restaurants, and their employees, were being affected. However, I wanted to get the perspective of a business owner to try to […]
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