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09/05/2026

National Preparedness Month takes place every September to encourage individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies. When making your plans, don't forget to prepare your pets as well.

Whether you need to evacuate or shelter in place, follow these steps from City of Arlington, TX - Animal Services to ensure your pets are protected: https://bit.ly/4dme7eq
1: Keep Identification Up to Date
2: Build a Pet "Go-Kit"
3: Organize Critical Contacts

09/05/2026

Summer might be coming to an end, but the fun is continuing on as the weather cools off! Mark your calendar for these upcoming September events with Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture: https://bit.ly/4xFx2ZW

Doggie Dip
Saturday, Sept. 12

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Day Trip (50+ yrs)
Thursday, Sept. 17

Tottie Lynn Play Days: Autumn Celebration
Friday, Sept. 18

Terrace & Tunes (50+ yrs)
Friday, Sept. 18

Fall Family Fish Night
Friday, Sept. 18

Foam Frenzy
Friday, Sept. 25

09/05/2026

What an amazing time at First Thursdays yesterday, celebrating Arlington's 150th! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the Levitt lawn for our commemorative 150 photo, visited local businesses to collect the Arlington 150 stickers, and made memories in The American Dream City.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Downtown Arlington Texas' next First Thursdays event on Oct. 1.
You can also find a list of upcoming Arlington 150 events at arlington150.com.

09/04/2026

City Council has approved an agreement that will transform the largest remaining area of surface parking in central Downtown into a major mixed-use development while also delivering new City-owned assets, public parking and infrastructure: https://bit.ly/4gOpYTo

The project, located around the City Office Tower near Abram and Mesquite streets, will include at least 390 market-rate residential units, 31,250 square feet of office space, at least 8,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and a 600-space structured parking garage. The private developer, Trammell Crow Company, is required to invest at least $123 million in the development.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has attended one of the six town halls to provide feedback on the draft of the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan. The plan provides a long-range guide for how Arlington can grow, invest and make decisions over the next 20 years.

There are still a few days to review the plan and provide feedback. Residents are encouraged to review the draft, leave comments online and identify areas that may need clarification or improvement by Sept. 7.
https://bit.ly/4hjWVcA

09/04/2026

The Arlington Police Department is joining a multi-agency effort to step up traffic enforcement during the Labor Day weekend. From Sept. 4 - 6, APD will increase the number of officers patrolling I-20, I-30, and State Highway 360, looking for impaired or aggressive drivers.

APD urges drivers to follow all traffic laws and make responsible choices during Labor Day Weekend. The city's Safe Streets Arlington plan seeks to eliminate all roadway traffic deaths and injuries in Arlington.

The Arlington Police Department is joining a multi-agency effort to step up traffic enforcement along North Texas highways during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

09/03/2026

To help celebrate Arlington's 150th, four murals will be installed this year. This mural on North Cooper street, by Colton Canava with Cryptid Theory, is the first completed mural and pays tribute to Arlington's natural ecosystem.

The murals are planned to be installed in phases beginning in August and finishing in November and are being funded through the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.

09/03/2026

This Patriot's Day, join the City of Arlington as we honor the lives lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001: https://bit.ly/4cUF8W8

PATRIOT WEEK FLAG DISPLAY
Arlington’s Veterans Park will transform into a breathtaking, living memorial. A stunning display of 911 full-size American flags will be erected at the park. The massive flag display will fly from Sept. 5-12.

STARS, STRIPES, AND REMEMBRANCE CONCERT & COMMEMORATION
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 11, the community is invited to gather at Levitt Pavilion Arlington an event honoring our national resilience and community spirit. Acclaimed a ca****la group The Good Times Chorus will open the event with the National Anthem, followed by live music and the ceremony will feature an address from an official who was on duty during the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

09/03/2026

💥 KAPOW! Arlington Comic Fest is taking over the Arlington Expo Center Sept. 5–6! Vendors, celebrity guests, voice actors, comics, collectibles and MORE! Buy, sell and meet your favorites.

Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults. Learn more at arlingtoncomicfest.com