Arlington, TX

Happy Independence Day!  If you need to know where the celebrations are, you’ve come to the right place.

I told you about Kaitlyn Wade yesterday.  Horace McKee, who was driving the car that hit the vehicle Kaitlyn was riding in, bypassed an interlock device on his truck which was imposed for a previous drunk driving conviction.  Drunk drivers get off too easy.   

The City Council voted yesterday to install parking meters near the Municipal Court.  Make sure you bring change!

The City Council also voted on an increase in storm water fees.  They approved a $3 increase for homeowners, which will bring the storm water fee to $4.25 a month.  Also discussed at yesterday’s meeting:  Johnson Creek, an eminent domain lawsuit, Annexation of neighboring areas and crime in East Arlington.

Wildflowers or Weeds?  Arlington attorney Frank Hill, of the Hill-Gilstrap Law Firm, and the city disagree.  What do you think? 

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As I mentioned yesterday, you can catch fireworks at the Lake tonight during the “Light Up the Lake” celebration.  Tomorrow night they’ll be lighting up the Ballpark in Arlington following the Rangers game against the Angels.  You can go to the game or just park near the stadium and enjoy the show.  We usually grab a spot in the southeast corner of the Six Flags Mall parking lot and have a great view.  The game starts at 7:35 so fireworks will probably begin sometime around 10:00, but you better find a spot to park well before then.  Tickets for the game start at $3 for kids and $6 for adults. 

Here is a list of other celebrations in the Metroplex: (more…)

More rain. More flooding. More high water rescues. More street closures. Is this really news after a month of the same? I guess it is…and guess what!? More rain is expected today.

Arches finally start to go up on the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

Parks Board approves a new bond package which includes a new skate park, but leaves out much needed renovations to Hugh Smith Recreation Center.

12 year old Leukemia survivor, Kaitlyn Wade, faces a new struggle after a car accident caused by a suspected drunk driver.

Meet the Grand Marshal of tomorrow’s parade, William Kilpatrick III, an Iwo Jima veteran.

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The city is celebrating Lake Arlington’s 50th anniversary with a “Light up the Lake” celebration on July 3.  The free event will include a musical performance by The Josh Weathers Band, bounce houses and, after sundown, a lighted boat regatta and fireworks show.  Festivities start at 5 p.m. at Richard Simpson Park, 6300 W. Arkansas Lane. (more…)

Arlington will hold it’s 42nd Annual Independence Day Parade in downtown on Wednesday, July 4th starting at 9am.  As big as the city has become, the parade has managed to retain that “small town” feel.   You’ll see everything from professionally designed floats and marching bands to clowns and classic automobiles.  (more…)