On May 22, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the 13th Annual State of the County Address presented by The Nehemiah Company. Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare sat down with Mike Gerro, chair of the Greater Arlington Chamber, to discuss what changes had been made in the past year and to highlight goals for the upcoming year. In … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Judge speaks at 13th Annual State of the County Address
Arlington Civic Engagement Institute Launches to Develop Local Leadership
Arlington, May 9, 2024 - The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with award-winning political scientist and former local elected official Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, proudly announces the inaugural Arlington Civic Engagement Institute. This innovative six-month program is designed to cultivate leadership capacity among … [Read more...]
Municipal Election Results for May 4, 2024
The local election held on May 4 brought forth new leadership across various positions within the community. Here's a summary of the election results along with brief explanations of the roles of school board trustees and city councilmembers: Arlington Independent School District Trustee: Governing the school district is the primary role of a … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Vetoes Record Number, Signs Important Legislation
Although the legislator has already moved on into its special session, Governor Abbott focused last week on signing or vetoing bills passed during the regular session. As of Sunday, Abbott vetoed nearly 30 senate bills unrelated to property tax relief, bringing this session’s total vetoes to 76. He has now vetoed the second most bills in Texas … [Read more...]
Governor’s Commission For Women Announce Women-Owned Business Series
Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced the 2022 Women-Owned Business Series beginning with four weekly webinars Wednesday, August 31, through Wednesday, September 21. The webinars will feature subject-matter experts offering actionable advice for Texas women business owners and entrepreneurs on starting, … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Governor Abbott Announces 2022 Statewide Governor’s Small Business Series
Kicking off in El Paso, the series connects entrepreneurs with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business AUSTIN ─ Governor Greg Abbott today announced the kickoff of the 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in communities around the state, beginning in El Paso on May 5, 2022. The annual … [Read more...]