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Six Flags Over Texas unveils...
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Alice in Wonderland is in...
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For the next two weeks, Theater Arlington is...
Sam Houston-Wyatt matchup - Photo by Russ
Sam Houston-Wyatt matchup...
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Friday night’s high school football opener between...
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UTA's Matt Shortall (photo by Russell Rendon/Arlington Voice)
UTA trio named to All-WAC...
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UT Arlington designated hitter Matt Shortall,...
Woman crossing Collins struck...
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A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while...
Brandon Williams, 25 - arrested in connection with sexual assault April 13
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Latest Headlines

Vachon, UTA blank DBU at WAC Tournament, 2-0
05/23/2013
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GRAND PRAIRIE – This has been a week of celebrations for UT Arlington right-hander Brad Vachon. Tuesday, he found out he had been named second team pitcher on the All-Western... More
UTA's Matt Shortall (photo by Russell Rendon/Arlington Voice)
UTA trio named to All-WAC baseball team
05/22/2013
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UT Arlington designated hitter Matt Shortall, catcher Greg McCall and pitcher Brad Vachon were named to the Western Athletic Conference’s All-WAC Baseball Team released this... More
Woman crossing Collins struck by vehicle, later dies
05/22/2013
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A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Collins Street. Police were notified around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday that a woman – identified as Becky... More

Brandon Williams, 25 - arrested in connection with sexual assault April 13
Suspect arrested in connection with sexual assault in April
05/21/2013
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Arlington police have arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on April 13. The Arlington Voice reported the assault which... more
Around Town
05/17/2013
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May 17-23Rhythm-and-blues singer/songwriter and Rhode Island-native Jon B. will perform Friday night at 1010 Collins. Sharing the bill will be Gino "Lock Johnson"... more
Viridian master-planned community in North Arlington - photo by Russ Rendon
Upscale homes selling quickly in Viridian master-planned community
05/15/2013
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Master-planned communities are rising in popularity across the United States. As sustainable development and energy efficiency continue to gain traction, planned-... more

News

Woman crossing Collins struck by vehicle, later dies
Zack Maxwell
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Suspect arrested in connection with sexual assault in April
Arlington police have arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on April 13. The Arlington Voice reported the assault... more
Upscale homes selling quickly in Viridian master-planned community
Master-planned communities are rising in popularity across the United States. As sustainable development and energy efficiency continue to gain traction,... more
UTA nano technology facility making big waves with microscopic research
Working to attract new business to Arlington, community leaders are always looking for those unique opportunities that may convince a corporation that our... more
Photos: Fallen officers remembered at annual memorial
Eight police officers with the Arlington Police Department who have fallen in the line of duty were remembered Wednesday evening at the city's annual memorial... more
Public asked to help identify sexual assault suspect
Police are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a victim on Saturday, April 13. A woman says she was sexually assaulted by... more

Business

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Activities abound in Arlington for New Year's Eve
DJ Zitko
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Media tour GM plant’s wooden auto assembly line
Arlington’s General Motors Assembly Plant has poured $500 million into plant expansion and retooling. In addition, they are getting ready to add a third... more
The dig on Digg's Taco Shop
The rapidly growing and very popular College Park District welcomes a new restaurant next week that should be a quick hit with patrons. Digg's Taco Shop... more
New College Park restaurants offering discounts during homecoming
Smiling Moose Deli will open at UT Arlington’s College Park District Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 a.m. Located at 441 S. Pecan St, the deli features a relaxing,... more
Job fair for Veterans
A job fair specifically for Veterans will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Preview some of the open positions and prepare for... more
Council tables smoking regulations, citing effects on small business
A move to change Arlington’s smoking regulations to prohibit smoking in billiards halls, night clubs, and public parks among other places was tabled Tuesday... more

Letters to the Editor

Why I filed an ethics complaint against the Mayor
Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to explain why I found myself in the most unwanted position of having to call out Mayor Cluck yesterday. I hold no... more
What the #1 Recycling Question Should Have Been
Back on August 7, 2012, our city council approved the deal of extending the trash/recycle pickup contract with Republic. Though many were making the arguments... more
Arlington Parks and Recreation seeks a new Director for "A New Era"
The city of Arlington is currently in a search for a new director of parks. Pete Jamieson is retiring from this post. Mr. Jamieson has done an exemplary job in... more
Muzzling the Citizens
Our city officials are just plain unbelievable. The reason given for NOT broadcasting the citizen portion of city council meetings is—get this—because citizens... more
Tell Your City Council “NO”
It is possible your city council could decide to waste over $15 million of your tax dollars on this Tuesday. Action needs to be taken NOW. Contact the council... more
Who Will You Vote For?
For the past fifty-four years I have had the privilege, honor and freedom to exercise my right to vote on national, state and local levels for the leaders of... more

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Politics

Campaign mailer from Arlington Mayor results in ethics complaints
Campaign mailer from Mayor results in ethics complaints
Zack Maxwell
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Joe McHaney is ready to lead a citizen-driven future for Arlington
The following is a paid advertorial by the Joe McHaney Campaign and does not represent the views or opinions of the Arlington Voice. Arlington citizens have a... more
Early election voting schedule released
Election Day for Arlington mayor and three city council positions is set for Saturday, May 11. Also at stake are seats on the Arlington and Mansfield school... more
Longtime county judge announces retirement
After 23 years with the Tarrant County judicial system – including 14 as Justice of the Peace – Precinct 2 Judge Linda Davis will step down from her... more
All incumbents present at Arlington Republican Club candidate forum
Arlington City Council and School Board candidates convened at Humperdinks Thursday evening for the annual Arlington Republican Club (ARC) candidate forum.... more
Barton throws support behind immigration reform
Sequestration, immigration reform, and gun control were among several topics discussed during a Town Hall meeting hosted by Congressman Joe Barton (R-... more

Opinion

Maui Wowie Pizza at Mellow Mushroom - Photo by Zack Maxwell
Pizza Pizazz at Mellow Mushroom
Cindy Lou Hodges
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Education Policy Contradicts GOP Rhetoric and Party Platform
The vast majority of Texans don't want federal legislators and government bureaucrats controlling the funding and administration of healthcare, hospitals and... more
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The Inconvenient Demands of An American Reality
Jon-David Wells from The Wells Report They hated the Jews.  They hated the Scots.  They hated the Welsh.  They hated Irish.  They... more
Should the City reinstate the Citizen Participation periods into its video broadcast?
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Did you hear what I heard?
No, I'm not talking about a Christmas carol. I refer to the themes that ran repeatedly throughout President Obama's "State of the Union" speech Tuesday evening... more

Education

Nanofab nano-technology research facility - photo by Jason Waite Photography
UTA nano technology facility making big waves with microscopic research
DJ Zitko
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Spelling Bee supports literacy efforts
The Tarrant Literacy Coalition recently hosted a Corporate Spelling Bee. Twenty-one sponsoring agencies sent teams of three polished spellers to compete in the... more
Free handgun training to be offered for educators
Chief Bill Waybourn of the Dalworthington Gardens Police Department is offering free training to obtain Concealed Handgun Licensing (CHL) to anyone who... more
New AISD program opens college classes to high school freshmen
The Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the filing of a notice of intent to pursue the designation of an Early... more
Schools to begin texting information to parents
The Arlington Independent School District is offering a new service, sending text messages to alert parents of time sensitive issues such as school closures... more
Karbhari named lone finalist for UTA president
UTA President James Spaniolo extends congratulations to his successor, Vistasp M. Karbhari following Karbhari being named by The University of Texas System... more

Sports

UTA's Matt Shortall (photo by Russell Rendon/Arlington Voice)
UTA trio named to All-WAC baseball team
Ken Costlow
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Martin outlasts weather, competition to capture WAC decathlon
The only hurdles that UT Arlington decathlete Romain Martin usually faces at track and field meets come in the 400-meter and 110-meter varieties. Thursday... more
2013 high school football schedules released
Area football fans won’t have to travel far to see their local teams in action, according to the 2013 schedules which were recently released. A total of 30... more
DBU uses long ball to cruise past UTA, 9-3
Dallas Baptist used three home runs to power past UT Arlington 9-3 Saturday afternoon at Clay Gould Ballpark in a Western Athletic Conference matchup. A... more
UTA to face Kentucky next season at Rupp Arena
Going into his eighth year as the UT Arlington men’s basketball coach, Scott Cross has strived mightily to improve his team’s non-conference schedule. This... more
Baylor withstands late UTA comeback, 6-4
For the most part, the UT Arlington baseball team has had quite a bit of success against schools from the Big 12 under head coach Darin Thomas’ watch. Up... more

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