The Texas Legislature passed eight resolutions calling for the voters to approve changes to the Texas Constitution. All will be on the ballot November 2nd. Proposition 1 authorizes professional rodeo organizations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues. This will add rodeo to the list of professional sports already able to use on site … [Read more...]
Eight Constitutional Amendments Will Be on Texas November Ballot
Ribbon Cutting Recap: HTeaO
The Chamber Ambassadors held an amazing Ribbon Cutting at HTeaO in Arlington on Jul. 30, 2021! HTeaO Arlington, TX is excited to be opening its doors on Friday, July 30, 2021! HTeaO offers freshly brewed tea hourly featuring 25 flavors of the best 100% broadleaf iced tea. All of our tea is brewed in-house with double-pass reverse osmosis … [Read more...]
Remembering Tarrant County Leader, Devoyd Jennings
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce was shocked and saddened to learn about the passing of our dear friend Devoyd Jennings, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce.Dee was an esteemed leader in Fort Worth and Tarrant County with an almost 50-year career that stretched across TXU and the Fort Worth … [Read more...]
Special Congressional Election Day is Tomorrow, July 27th
Election Day is finally here in the special election for the seat in Congress representing the Texas 6th Congressional District. Jake Ellzey and Susan Wright, both republicans, will be on the ballot. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Votes may be cast at any election center in Tarrant County. Click on the link below to see a complete … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Today in the Texas 6th Congressional District Special Election
Early voting begins today and continues until Friday, July 23rd in the runoff election for Texas 6th Congressional District. Election day is July 27th.A total of 23 candidates filed to run for the seat vacated when Congressman Ron Wright lost his long-term battle with cancer, complicated by Covid-19. The two top vote-getters from that … [Read more...]
Remembering Toby Goodman 1949-2021
We are sad to report that former Texas State Representative Toby Goodman passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Representative Goodman, the owner of Goodman and Clark Attorneys in Arlington, was a long-time active member in the Greater Arlington Chamber. The Chamber honored Toby with the “Star Award” in 2016. Most recently he participated in a panel … [Read more...]