On March 11, Arlington held its 15th annual State of the City Address with Mayor Jeff Williams. It recapped developments within Arlington during the past year, from the pandemic to the World Series. The presentation was divided into five sections: the pandemic, economic development, tourism, transportation and innovation, and championing great … [Read more...]
State of the City Recap (PT.1)
Restaurant Relief in Latest Covid Stimulus Bill
A $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund is included in the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill signed last Friday by President Biden. Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association estimates that US restaurants have lost about $250 billion in revenue during the pandemic, so these funds will go quickly. Kennedy and Neil Bradley of the … [Read more...]
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Restaurant Grant
Food is an essential part of every city, and Arlington really shows out in this department. Whether you're craving Jollof rice or pad Thai, there's something here for everyone. Do you have a favorite local restaurant? This is your chance to help them secure additional funding. In partnership with American Express, the National Trust for … [Read more...]
Arlington Named Music and Film-Friendly Community
The Texas Music Office recently named Arlington a music-friendly community. Arlington has produced a host of musical talent, like the acapella group Pentatonix and famed gospel singer Kirk Franklin. They, alongside country musician Marren Morris, won Grammy Awards in 2017 and made Arlington proud. With the Arlington Independent School … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Mail Call Encourages Us to Honor National Heroes
This year will mark the 5th annual Medal of Honor Mail Call. It was created in 2017 to honor the 69 living medal recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor in the U.S. It is awarded to servicemen who have courageously distinguished themselves in combat. Some famous recipients include William Harvey Carney, a born slave who … [Read more...]
Bill to Reauthorize School District Participation in Economic Development Incentives Filed
House Higher Education Committee Chairman Jim Murphy filed HB1556 to reform and reauthorize Chapter 313, the part of the tax code that allows school districts to participate in Economic Development incentives for large capital investments in Texas. It has been clearly demonstrated by data that without school district property tax incentives, Texas … [Read more...]