City Council elections, normally held in May, were moved to November 3rd this year in response to Covid-19. Based on past election turnout, 5 to 10 times the number of Arlington voters will cast ballots in this city council election compared to the last two May elections. These new voters will need to get to know the candidates and the Greater … [Read more...]
Chamber to Host Virtual City Council Candidate Showcase
Some Greater News Celebrates Chamber Accomplishments And Greater Arlington
In greater Arlington, we have a lot to celebrate. The Chamber is grateful to be a part of a community that dreams big and helps one another. This year, we wanted to do something special to celebrate our community's strength and the 75th anniversary of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. On Friday, September 18, we held our first-ever virtual … [Read more...]
The 2020 World Series To Be Held In Arlington
Baseball fans, get ready because the World Series is coming to Arlington, Texas! The new home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field, will host the National League Division and Championship Series and the 116th World Series. Arlington will make history for the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since … [Read more...]
Support Our Local Nonprofits This North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. This year, the 12th annual North Texas Giving Day will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020, as an 8-hour online giving event. Every year, the event spreads awareness and support for nonprofits. In 2019, $50 million was raised through 102,000 donors benefiting 3,000 … [Read more...]
Update On Texas Education Funding This Session
Education Chairs in the Texas House and Senate are committed to Funding Education this Session. This message was made clear by both State Representative Dan Huberty (R, Houston), Chair of the Texas House Public Education Committee and State Senator Larry Taylor (R, Friendswood), Chair of the Texas Senate Education Committee. They appeared today as … [Read more...]
Chamber Candidate Showcase To Feature State House Races
If you haven’t been keeping up with the excitement surrounding the State House Races, now is your chance! Races this election have been particularly interesting, and the Texas House of Representatives election is no exception. The Greater Arlington Chamber is hosting a virtual candidate showcase from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on October 6, 2020. All … [Read more...]