D-FW Job Cuts Surge: Over 400 Local Layoffs Hit North Texas Ahead of New Year The Dallas–Fort Worth (D-FW) area is experiencing a notable surge in job cuts, with several major local employers announcing plans to eliminate over 400 positions heading into the new year. These localized reductions reflect a broader slowing trend in the […] Arlington Network …
Fort Worth area families are voicing deep apprehension regarding the future of mandated special education services following mass layoffs at the federal level. The cuts have severely depleted staff within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), the very agency tasked with overseeing the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities […] Arlington Network …
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to postpone a decision on amending its anti-discrimination ordinance, specifically delaying the proposed removal of protections for “sexual orientation” and “gender identity and expression.” The controversial move was tabled until November 18, 2025, to allow city officials more time to seek definitive legal counsel […] Arlington Network …
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington officially cemented its position as a burgeoning hub for global aerospace and telecommunications on Friday, October 3, 2025, as community and state leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the E-Space North American Headquarters and Airport Development Project. This massive undertaking will house the global telecommunications and satellite manufacturing company’s new […] Arlington Network …
Arlington Leads Texas in Household Income Growth, Study Reveals | Arlington Network Arlington Leads Texas in Household Income Growth, New Study Reveals ARLINGTON — A new study by SmartAsset reveals that Arlington is leading all major Texas cities in household income growth. While most major cities in the state are seeing an increase in average […] Arlington Network …
Arlington Homeowners Face Tax and Fee Increases with New Budget! Arlington, Texas – The Arlington City Council has given preliminary approval to a 3-cent tax rate increase and a $750.7 million budget, set to take effect October 1, 2025. This decision, made during a recent meeting, will raise the tax rate to 62.98 cents per […] Arlington Network …
Birders Demand Reopening of Village Creek Drying Beds After Oil Spill! ARLINGTON, Texas – Avid birders are pressing the City of Fort Worth to reconsider the closure of the Village Creek Drying Beds, a cherished birdwatching site in North Arlington shut since mid-May 2025 due to an oil and wastewater pipeline rupture. The incident, involving […] Arlington Network …
Tarrant County Set to Slash Property Taxes, Saving Homeowners! Tarrant County commissioners have taken a bold step toward lowering property taxes for the third year in a row, offering relief to its 2.1 million residents. On Wednesday, they gave initial approval to a tax rate of 18.63 cents per $100 of valuation, with a final […] Arlington Network …
US Student Visa Arrivals Plummet, Threatening Academic Future! The United States is grappling with a sharp decline in international student arrivals in July 2025, raising serious concerns across colleges and universities. Data from the International Trade Administration shows a 28–28.5% drop in student visa arrivals compared to July 2024, with an even steeper 46% fall […] Arlington Network …
Arlington Triumphs with Taxpayer Savings Through Bold Moves! Arlington, Texas, continues to shine as a model of fiscal success, with the recent payoff of AT&T Stadium financing 10 years ahead of schedule marking a major victory for its 394,000 residents. This achievement, detailed by local writer Ken Perkins, builds on a legacy of smart investments […] Arlington Network …