Arlington Urban Ministries Seeking to Aid More People

Officials of Arlington Urban Ministries are hoping that a few tweaks to its yearly fundraising dinner and auction will boost the event's totals by more than 50 percent, from $45,000 to $70,000. Full Story

United States Bowling Congress to Move Headquarters to Arlington

The deal has been sealed. The United States Bowling Congress will move its headquarters to Arlington, bringing nearly 200 jobs and $13 million in capital investment to Texas.

Following the state’s announcement of a $693,000 award from the Texas Enterprise Fund, Arlington Economic Development Manager Robert Sturns said the city is preparing for the next and final step in the process. Full Story

City Would Gain $1.4 million From Lease

A proposed parkland gas lease would bring the city more than $1.4 million in bonus money.
The lease with Carrizo Oil and Gas would be for about 95 acres of public land near the University of Texas at Arlington, including Johnson Creek Linear Park, Fielder Park, Doug Russell Park and Arlington Cemetery.

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