Early voting for the May 1st local and Special Elections starts Monday, April 19 at 8:00 AM. Local elections will be held in Arlington, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens. In Arlington four City Council Districts, the Mayor of Arlington and several positions on the Board of Trustees of the Arlington Independent School District will … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins April 19th
Applications Open for Arlington Boards and Commissions
“Gee, I’d like to get involved in the community, but I really don’t know where to start.” If you have been using that excuse to avoid service, quit reading now or that excuse will be out the window.The Mayor and City Council members appoint citizens to 21 boards and commissions. Members of these boards and commissions provide citizen input to the … [Read more...]
City Council Candidate Showcase Sponsored by the Chamber
Ten of the fourteen candidates competing for the four Arlington city council districts in the May 1st election appeared at a virtual City Council Candidate Showcase this morning. All candidates were invited, but four were unable to participate.There are a total of eight city council districts in Arlington, four are contested each year and each … [Read more...]
TCC Foundation Offering 500+ Scholarships
In preparation for the 2020-2021 school session, the Tarrant County College Foundation will be offering over 500 need and merit-based scholarships. The college aims to further its mission of providing affordable and open access to quality education. The scholarships can be applied for in a few simple steps: students are to complete their … [Read more...]
Business Friendly Bills Pass the Texas House
Two bills passed the Texas House today and are headed to the Senate: HB7 by Button and HB1195 by Geren. The Coalition of Chambers communicated with all our members of the legislature yesterday asking for their vote for these two bills. HB7 by Angie Chen Button (R-Garland) will dramatically reduce the impact of unemployment payments made because of … [Read more...]
Paycheck Protection Plan Loan Window Extended
Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan thanks to swift action from Congress and the Biden administration ahead of the application deadline. President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law yesterday, providing an additional two-month window for loan applications. The new deadline is now May … [Read more...]