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
The Greater Arlington Chamber Honors Our Members For 75th Year – September
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 75th year in 2020! In honor of this momentous milestone, we want to celebrate YOU, our members, for your continued support of our mission to champion economic and community prosperity. We will showcase our members that have supported the Chamber for 10+ years on Facebook. We encourage … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh City Council Member and National League of Cities Present to Arlington’s Equity Council
Daniel Lavelle, member of the Pittsburgh (Pa) City Council and Rita Ossolinski of the National League of Cities provided advice based on their experiences with working to achieving equity in cities to the Arlington Equity Council at their virtual meeting August 25th. Councilperson Lavelle has been involved for several years in a similar effort in … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Virtual Job Fair This Wednesday, July 8
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting a virtual job fair to aid in the rebuilding of our region’s workforce. With the COVID-19 pandemic still influencing our economy, Workforce Solutions has created an innovative platform for employers and job seekers to connect. Interact and interview with businesses that are hiring now by registering … [Read more...]
Early Voting Is Open in Tarrant County
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election started on Monday, June 29, 2020. Tarrant County Elections Department has implemented the following safety guidelines for voting in person. Practice social distancing. Floor markers will mark the 6 feet distance we are asking everyone to observe while waiting in line. There may be some variation due to … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties
Governor Abbott issued an order today, suspending elective surgeries in Dallas, Bexar, Harris and Travis Counties. Through amendments to the order, the Governor can add or subtract counties from the list as hospital capacity changes.The Governor’s order instructs hospitals to postpone all surgeries and procedures not immediately medically … [Read more...]