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Teen Court Returns to Arlington Municipal Court 09/24/2007 @ 4:22 PM CT The Arlington Municipal Court has reinstated its Teen Court program after a four-year absence and is in the process of recruiting teen and adult volunteers.

Maverick Activities Center (MAC) oens for business 09/24/2007 @ 3:21 PM CT Hundreds of students, faculty and staff helped usher in phase I of theMACinaribbon-cutting ceremonyTuesdayon the grounds of the new facility, 500 W. Nedderman St. The celebration includedtours of the MAC, raffles and activities likethe Basketball Bonanza,group exercise classesand blood pressure testing.

Fall for a new pet at SPCA Adoption Booth 09/24/2007 @ 3:01 PM CT It will be a warm and fuzzy fall for some lucky animals and people who find each other at the Pet Adoption Booth on Saturday, October 13 at The Parks at Arlington. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will showcase homeless animals that are ready for adoption by qualified individuals at the Pet Adoption Booth on the lower level, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Arlington Police warn public about imposter police officers 09/24/2007 @ 2:52 PM CT Arlington Police are warning the public about an incident in which two men posed as police officers and attempted to rob a woman of her purse.

Arlington Police seek tips on armed robber from Kroger incident 09/24/2007 @ 2:51 PM CT Kroger is offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and indictment of an armed man who robbed a Kroger customer service desk earlier this week. Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Three face Federal charges for running local counterfeiting scheme 09/24/2007 @ 2:51 PM CT Three individuals, who were arrested last month for passing counterfeit money in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, have been charged in a federal indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the Northern District of Texas.

Arlington Police search for bank robber who robbed pregnant teller 09/24/2007 @ 2:51 PM CT Arlington police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a southeast Arlington bank yesterday evening. Several surveillance photos are available below for viewing and download.

New Dallas Cowboys Stadium to be Used in GIS Demonstration 09/24/2007 @ 12:58 PM CT The University of Texas at Arlington Library will host a GIS workshop called “Sleepin` at the Bowl: Best Locations for New Hotels for Superbowl XLV” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27.

Arlington Police warn public about imposter police officers 09/24/2007 @ 12:58 PM CT Arlington Police are warning the public about an incident in which two men posed as police officers and attempted to rob a woman of her purse.

Women`s Health and Fitness Day is Sept. 22 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT On Saturday, September 22, Hugh Smith Recreation Center at 1815 New York Avenue in Arlington, Texas, will play host to its first Women`s Health and Fitness Day.

$150,000 grant awarded to UT-Dallas 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) recently announced that a grant totaling $150,000 has been awarded to the University of Texas at Dallas by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

$456,216 secured in research grants for UT-Dallas 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) recently announced two grants totaling $456,216 have been awarded to The University of Texas at Dallas by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

America’s favorite architecture exhibit featured 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Does American Airlines Center belong in the same breath architecturally as the Texas State Capitol or the Empire State Building?

U.S. Mayors meet on climate protection 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck joined dozens of mayors from across the country at the 2007 Sundance Summit to learn about the latest information on global warming, and what concrete steps cities can take to confront the challenges of climate change.

Tarrant County receives nearly $200k Law Enforcement Grant 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) announced recently that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $1,185,057 in grants to Texas law enforcement agencies to assist in their mission to protect public safety.

$127,637 research grant for UT-Dallas 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) recently announced that a grant totaling $127,637 has been awarded to the University of Texas at Dallas by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

$7 Million in Law Enforcement Grants 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Texas’ senior Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $7,197,889 in grants to Texas law enforcement agencies and community organizations to assist in their mission to protect public safety.

CDC announces Dallas County Immunization Rates on the Rise 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Immunization Survey, announced today that Dallas County`s 2006 immunization rates increased by 2 percent. The National Immunization Survey, conducted annually by the CDC, assesses immunization levels among preschool children. In 2006, Dallas County’s immunization rate increased from 72.8% to 73.9%. This is the second year in a row Dallas County has increased its immunization rates. In 2005, Dallas County’s immunization rate increased from 67.1% to 72.8%.

$10 Million for Metroplex in 2008 Defense Bill 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, recently secured $10 million for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as the full Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Appropriations bill.

Arlington children selected for theatrical productions 09/17/2007 @ 2:14 PM CT Three children from Arlington have been selected to be part of Kids Who Care Musical Theatre`s 2007-2008 Resident Company. Kids Who Care is a non-profit international musical theatre company based in Fort Worth, and its 2007-2008 Resident Company is the largest touring group in Kids Who Care`s almost 20-year history, with 86 youth performers and 2 student sound engineers from across the Metroplex.

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