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Tarrant County voters OK millions in school upgrades
Voters in the Mansfield, Grapevine-Colleyville, Castleberry and Everman school districts approved most bond proposals in the May 4 election.
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Arlington ISD elects Mike, reelects Fowler. Mansfield ISD elects Crutchfield, reelects Newsom
Voters in Arlington and Mansfield will elect trustees to three-year terms. Three Arlington ISD seats and two Mansfield ISD seats were on the ballot.
Unofficial election results show Galante, Hogg winning their races for Arlington City Council
Four Arlington City Council seats are up for election May 4, 2024. Two races — one in North Arlington and one at-large — are contested.
UTA instructor arrested as students protest war in Gaza, demand university divestment
With Gaza protests engulfing campuses nationwide and one arrest at UTA, Arlington students are determined. They plan to continue their “camp” protest.
Here are the results of May 4 election in Tarrant County
Voters decided on City Council representatives, school board trustees, appraisal district board members and more. Only 6.52% of registered voters cast ballots.
Arlington ISD maximizes benefits for increasing numbers of special education students
The district has 6,424 special education students as of October 2023. Arlington ISD has multiple ways to support staff, teachers and students.
Graduation at Tarrant County colleges, professional schools approaches. Here are the dates
From UTA to TCU and beyond, the class of 2024 get ready to mark the completion of their degrees in commencement ceremonies.
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Government
Arlington council candidates weigh balancing entertainment district development with neighborhoods
Arlington City Council candidates will have to balance redevelopment needs with neighborhoods — especially in District 1, that houses the entertainment district.
Arlington ISD trustee once heard his job called thankless. But he’s nothing but grateful
Aaron Reich retires after 15 years on the school board. He is credited for 2014 and 2019 bond packages that totaled more than $1.6B.
‘This is the future’: Satellite manufacturer could bring high-tech, high-paying jobs to Arlington
Arlington City Council gave the Arlington Economic Development Corporation the green light on a deal with E-Space Inc. that could bring in thousands of new jobs.
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Education
FAFSA glitches persist, locking out Arlington students from completing their financial aid
In Arlington, the number of completed financial aid applications is down by nearly a third, compared with last year.
Arlington’s Oakridge School headmaster seeks to grow enrollment, student achievement
The 45-year-old west Arlington campus has high expectations for its students, and wants to set its sights even higher.
Arlington ISD trustees outline challenges to keep budget balanced for 2024-25 academic year
Trustees say the Texas Legislature’s decision not to increase public education funding will play a key role in the upcoming budget season.
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Arts
Theatre Arlington to present original stage production of ‘Steel Magnolias’
Fans across the Dallas-Fort Worth area can catch the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 3-19.
Arlington to celebrate city, diversity with free music festival at Levitt Pavilion
Levitt Pavilion will present DreamFest on April 26-27. The festival offers live music, food trucks, vendors and kid-friendly activities.
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Business
Centerpoint office park in Arlington faces possible foreclosure
Pinnacle Bank alleges in a filing that New York-based Opal Holdings has defaulted on a $40 million loan on the four-building property.
‘May Madness’: Arlington esports athlete pays for college by playing
Grace Prep graduate Cade Hall plays for a Boise State team that will compete May 3-5 in Arlington at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup.
T3 expands to Arlington, Castleberry school districts to help students map college journey
About 9 in 10 seniors at Castleberry High and Lamar High took the Tarrant To & Through Partnership’s pledge.
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Arlington Carmelite nuns withdraw request, lawyers for Fort Worth bishop say
Lawyers representing Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson say the nuns have withdrawn their request for a temporary restraining order without explanation.
‘Different way of learning’: UT-Arlington unveils immersive simulation room for nursing students
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation unveiled its new Igloo Vision Immersion Room on April 29. Here’s how it will help students.
Arlington church mourns, offers support following Bowie High School shooting
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church opened its doors to Arlington residents Friday night for prayer following a tragic shooting at Bowie High School.
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