http://www.connectingdfw.com Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:32:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en January 12, 2010 City Establishes First Community Relations Commission Applications Now Being Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the city’s first Community Relations Commission, an advisory group of Arlington residents to be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Commission was created through the adoption of an ordinance on Dec. 1, 2009. ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/city-establishes-first-community-relations-commission/ Collin County will test CodeRED the week of August 24. The purpose of the test is to clear the database of redundant and expired numbers. This process will improve the efficiency of the emergency notification system. Calls will be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and will be identified ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/collin-county-to-test-codered-week-of-august-24/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAPEVINE - Now Managing Rockledge Park April 2009 Grapevine, Texas (April 7, 2009) — The City of Grapevine will now be managing Rockledge Park!  Effective April 10, 2009, the City of Grapevine will officially be managing Rockledge Park, 3800 Pilot Point, Grapevine. “Upon arrival in to the park, guests ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/grapevine-now-managing-rockledge-park-april-2009/ Defense Class for Women The Carrollton Police Department will be offering a Rape Aggression Defense or R.A.D. class for women on June 6th and 7th from 1 to 7 pm each day.  The class will be held at the Carrollton Police Department, 2025 E. Jackson Rd, Carrollton, Texas.  This class is open ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/defense-class-for-women-carrollton-police-department/ May 14, 2009 City’s African-American Cemetery Gets Historical Marker Who: Arlington Historical Society What: Historical Marker Dedication at the Arlington African-American Cemetery When: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17 Where: 521 W. Arkansas Lane Why: To recognize the only known burial place for African-American residents of Arlington from the 1920s through the early 1950s. During the dedication, ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/city%e2%80%99s-african-american-cemetery-gets-historical-marker/ April 22, 2009 Early Voting in Tarrant County is April 27 - May 5 Election Day is Saturday, May 9 Early voting begins Monday, April 27, for the May 9 Election. The polls will open at 8 a.m. In Arlington, voters are electing a Mayor and City Council representatives for Single-Member Districts 3, ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/early-voting-in-tarrant-county-is-april-27-may-5/ Financial Aidd is an open forum for all to talk about the financial issues we are facing in these difficult times.  We welcome an open dialogue to any issues we bring up. Financial Aidd can be found at www.financialaidd.com http://www.connectingdfw.com/financial-aidd/ PRESS RELEASES - MARCH 2009 March 27, 2009 City’s Green Lawn Care Tips Promote Healthy Landscapes, Environment As spring approaches and the color of green returns to landscapes, the City of Arlington offers lawn care tips for protecting the environment and reducing costs associated with maintaining healthy grass, shrubs, flowers and gardens all ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/city%e2%80%99s-green-lawn-care-tips-promote-healthy-landscapes-environment/ Trendy Shoppes Shop trendy. Shop indie. Shop handmade. Shop online at http://www.trendyshoppes.com Founded in the summer of 2008, Trendy Shoppes is an online handmade store featuring designers abroad. We believe in supporting the indie designer. When you shop here you are supporting independent designers, artists, and crafters as opposed to big corporations. The ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/trendy-shoppes/ Carrollton Develops Stimulus Program to Help Local Residents Carrollton, Texas – Spearheaded by City Manager Leonard Martin, the City of Carrollton plans to launch its own hometown stimulus program. The focus of the program will be to help people find jobs, both at the City of Carrollton and elsewhere. As part ... http://www.connectingdfw.com/carrollton-develops-stimulus-program/