Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is Saturday, Dec. 6
Nov 30, 2008 Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2008
November 25, 2008
Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is Saturday, Dec. 6
WHO: City of Arlington
WHAT: Holiday Lights Parade
WHEN: 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.
WHERE: Downtown Arlington/University District
WHY: To see the bright holiday lights in downtown Arlington and celebrate the beginning of the season.
About the Holiday Lights Parade
The parade is an annual holiday tradition that features more than 75 lighted floats illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, holiday music and a special appearance from Santa Claus. This event also features the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree. The annual event is sponsored by the Star-Telegram.
What’s New? Everyone is invited to arrive early at 4 p.m. to enjoy live holiday music at the new Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Holiday performers include the First Baptist Church Choir and the Arlington Community Band.
For the best viewing points along the parade route, residents are asked to bring their own seats and select a location along Abram Street or Main Street between West and Center streets prior to the start of the parade. The parade is approximately 90 minutes.
Immediately following the parade and tree lighting, Santa will be available for photos at the Levitt Pavilion.
For parade route and other information, visit www.arlingtonparadeoflights.com.
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Main Street and Automotive Jobs
Nov 18, 2008 Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2008
November 17, 2008
Main Street and Automotive Jobs
Mayor Cluck Joins Mayors in Washington D.C.
Mayor Robert Cluck traveled to Washington, D.C. today to join other mayors, elected officials, and city managers to discuss the American automotive industry with Washington officials. The mayors are calling on their congressional delegations and current and incoming administrations to make sure that Washington understands the impact the automotive industry has on America’s Main Street.
“America needs to take action to preserve automotive jobs and the transformation our manufacturing communities are making with new green technologies and innovation.” said Mayor Cluck.
In Arlington, the General Motors manufacturing plant’s financial and economic impact on the Metroplex is more than $390 million and over 4,000 jobs. Across the nation, more than 3 million American jobs, $150 billion in annual personal income, and $50 billion in annual state and local tax revenues are tied to automotive manufacturing, according to the Center for Automotive Research.
The purpose of this “Main Street Automotive Jobs” campaign is to convey to federal officials that main street communities will be impacted by the failure or further deterioration of the American automotive industry.
Working in partnership with the Big Three automotive companies, labor leaders and other partners, these mayors will visit with Senators, Congressional Representatives, and Administration officials on November 18 to make their voices heard.
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Construction on North Collins Begins Monday, Nov. 17
Nov 18, 2008 Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES - NOVEMBER 2008
November 13, 2008
Construction on North Collins Begins Monday, Nov. 17
Motorists Should Expect Traffic Delays Until Early Spring
Who: City of Arlington
What: Roadway construction on North Collins Street
When: Beginning Monday, Nov. 17
Where: North Collins Street (from Sanford Street to Randol Mill Road)
Why: To install continuous right turn lanes into the new Cowboys Stadium from Collins Street. Contractors will also be relocating utilities, removing and replacing old drive and concrete curb approaches in this area.
Two northbound and two southbound lanes will remain open. This project is expected to be complete in March 2009.
Signage is being posted. Motorists should expect some traffic delays. Alternate north and southbound routes are Center and Cooper streets.
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Fire Stations Accepting Metrocrest Donations
Nov 18, 2008 Press Releases
Carrollton Fire Stations Accept Metrocrest Donations
As Metrocrest Social Services strives to provide for needy families during the holiday season, the City of Carrollton Fire Department will provide their Stations as collection locations for Metrocrest’s Holiday Store. Donations of toys, teen gifts, food, coats, household items, family gifts and more will be accepted at the drop locations. The boxes will be located in public access areas from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through December 23. No cash will be accepted at the Fire Stations and the Fire Department will not give out donation receipts as the crews are not always in the station. For more information or for a list of suggested food and gift items, please visit metrocrestsocialservices.org.
Lake Arlington Public Boat Ramps Close November 3
Nov 4, 2008 Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES - OCTOBER 2008
October 31, 2008
Lake Arlington’s Public Boat Ramps Close November 3
Waters Still Available for Fishing, Paddling Trail
Due to the lack of rainfall this season, Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department foresees Lake Arlington’s waters reaching the closing level for public boat ramps on Monday, November 3. Closures will be effective for all boat ramps at Richard Simpson Park, Bowman Springs Park and Eugene McCray Park.
“This is a precaution that we take to ensure the safety of Lake Arlington’s visitors and their property,” said Michael Debrecht, Supervisor of Lake Arlington. “The parks will remain open as well as the lake’s other amenities.”
Although the lake’s boat ramps will close, fishing on the lake and the paddling trail will still be available and parks will maintain their normal hours, said Debrecht. Lake passes for the paddling trail are available in the Lake Office located at Richard Simpson Park. Signs will be posted to remind visitors that the public ramps are currently closed.
Rainfall this year to date is nearly nine inches below average, which is the cause of the waters falling to the mark of 541 feet that makes entry from the public boat ramps unsafe. Debrecht predicts that the ramps will open back up once the water level rises back to 542.5 feet.
For more information about the Lake Arlington closure, call Kelly Drawdy at 817-459-6931 or email Kelly.Drawdy@arlingtontx.gov.