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Illegal dumping blocks off IH-635 in Irving
IRVING, Texas — Early Thursday morning, TxDOT employees noticed a pile of discarded concrete materials along the far-right eastbound lane of IH-635 at North MacArthur Boulevard. They believe the pile of materials may have been dumped by a driver overnight. The debris partially blocked traffic trying to exit to...
Arlington Approves $45 Million Caravan Court Hotel Project, Aims to Revive Historic Bankhead Highway
Arlington is gearing up for a blend of nostalgia and urban revival as the City Council greenlights the transformation of the defunct Caravan Motel into the Caravan Court Hotel, a 145-room boutique lodging experience. Teaming up with Valencia Hotel Group, Division Hotel Management, LLC is set to raze both the old motel and neighboring Dollar Car Sales property. In its place will rise a fusion of luxury and retro charm that harks back to the city's mid-century heyday along the historic Bankhead Highway, according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
Arlington Announces Independence Day Service Schedules, Trash Pickup Shifted, Recreational Facilities Open
As the rockets' red glare prepares to illuminate Arlington skies, residents can expect a temporary disruption in their usual service routines this Independence Day. Mark your calendars and take note of a few critical schedule changes. According to an announcement from the City of Arlington, Texas, all municipal offices and facilities will be closed on July 4. However, not every facility will be taking a full day off.
Arlington Seeks Active Residents to Join 2025 Citizens Bond Committee for Infrastructure Planning
The City of Arlington is on the lookout for civic-minded residents to shape the future of the city's infrastructure and community projects. Through July 31, Arlingtonians have the opportunity to apply to join the 2025 Citizens Bond Committee, a group tasked with the significant role of reviewing and recommending proposals for a bond program slated for voter consideration in May 2025.
Southlake Police Swear In First Female Police Chief
On June 26, Ashleigh Casey made history as she was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the city of Southlake in a public ceremony. This appointment follows the recent promotion of former Chief James Brandon to Assistant City Manager, marking a significant transition within the Southlake Police Department.
Nine Falcons Earn Academic All-Big 12 Honors
Irving, Texas - A total of 604 student-athletes have been named to the 2024 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team. There were 506 Big 12 athletes honored on the First Team, with 60 of those posting 4.0 grade point averages. An additional 98 student-athletes earned Second Team distinction. Air Force's Garrett...
Arlington residents urge city to consider public health as council approves new gas wells
Arlington City Council continued to field protests from environmental advocates Tuesday as it approved permits for expanded natural gas drilling at a southeast Arlington site. Rogelio “Rojo” Meixueiro of the environmental activism group Sunrise Tarrant was among the residents who spoke out against the permit application submitted by French energy giant TotalEnergies, known in North Texas as TEEP Barnett. He and other advocates asked council members to work with state legislators to improve fracking regulations.
Opportunity still open for Sister City exchange program
The Aachen committee of the Arlington Sister City Association has extended to July 5 the deadline for families of rising Arlington fifth-graders to apply for participation in the annual student exchange to Germany for the 2024-25 school year. Participating families will host students and parents from Aachen for a week...
Bastardo, Fontenot, Granger and Jackson are headed to the 2024 HBCU Swingman Classic
TALLAHASSEE, FL –– Florida A&M’s Janmikell Bastardo, True Fontenot, Caleb Granger, and Ty Jackson are headed to Arlington, Texas, for MLB All-Star Weekend to participate in the 2nd annual HBCU Swingman Classic. Bastardo and Jackson make their second appearance after participating in the inaugural game last year...
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Holds Rib-Eating and Ribbon Cutting with City of Hurst
North Texas’s Beloved Bar-B-Que Brand Celebrates Opening the 20th North Texas Location. is open for business at its 20th North Texas location at 480 Grapevine Highway, Hurst Texas 76054. North Texas’ favorite bar-b-que is now serving up its award-winning smoked meats and sides in its second Hurst location In celebration of the newest location, on Saturday, June 1st, competitors in the Soulman’s signature rib-eating contest vied for both bragging rights and a charity donation. The Mayor of Hurst, Henry Wilson, won the contest securing a donation for 6 Stones, the HEB non-profit that has been serving area families and individuals in need since 2009, by providing emergency assistance with food, clothing and resources, revitalizing homes, giving backpacks, school supplies, Christmas gifts and dinner or mentoring people out from poverty. The mayor’s win represents his second victory as he also won the rib eating contest at Soulman’s opening of the Hurst location on Bedford-Euless Road.
Texas Security Guard Argues With His Manager During Live TV Interview Then Quits Job After On-Duty Assault
During a live TV interview in Texas, a security guard decided to resign on the spot after his manager reprimanded him for wearing his uniform while sharing his story of being assaulted while on duty. While being interviewed by FOX 7 Austin, Percy Payne was interrupted by his manager who accused him of violating company ... Read more The post Texas Security Guard Argues With His Manager During Live TV Interview Then Quits Job After On-Duty Assault appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
North Texas Entrepreneur Scores Coveted Google Funding for Black and Latino AI‑Powered Companies
Tiffany Ricks, the Frisco-based founder and CEO of HacWare, is the only Texas recipient among the 20 awardees in the 2024 Google for Startups Founders Fund for Black and Latino entrepreneurs, Google announced. HacWare is a Brooklyn, New York-based AI-powered cybersecurity awareness platform designed for lean security teams to combat...
Prevent Wildfires this Fourth of July as Hot And Dry Conditions Persist
June 27, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and the Fourth...
HSI hiring law enforcement, other posts in South Texas
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Department of Homeland Security seeks to fill several positions at Homeland Security Investigations in South Texas. HSI is the primary investigative arm of DHS and is “actively recruiting” for positions in law enforcement and administrative work within the agency, officials said this week.
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