Blanton Elementary School to close at end of 2025-2026 school year
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary School at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary School at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Dallas Weather: Crews pretreat roadways ahead of winter storm
Crews have begun pretreating the roadways in North Texas ahead of the severe winter weather scheduled to hit on Friday evening. Officials are also encouraging people to stay home if possible to avoid possible slick and icy roads.
Crews have begun pretreating the roadways in North Texas ahead of the severe winter weather scheduled to hit on Friday evening. Officials are also encouraging people to stay home if possible to avoid possible slick and icy roads.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: North Texans spend the day giving back to the community
Thousands of North Texans spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday giving back to their communities.
Thousands of North Texans spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday giving back to their communities.
Multiple fires inside vacant Arlington middle school deemed 'suspicious'
Fire officials are investigating a series of "suspicious" fires that broke out inside a vacant middle school building early Wednesday morning.
Fire officials are investigating a series of "suspicious" fires that broke out inside a vacant middle school building early Wednesday morning.
30 years since Amber Hagerman was abducted
Today marks 30 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted while riding her bike in Arlington then killed. Decades later, the case remains unsolved.
Today marks 30 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted while riding her bike in Arlington then killed. Decades later, the case remains unsolved.
'Give Amber justice': Arlington police issue renewed plea on 30th anniversary of Amber Hagerman abduction
Jan. 13 marks 30 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted from an Arlington parking lot, a tragedy that sparked the nationwide AMBER Alert system.
Jan. 13 marks 30 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted from an Arlington parking lot, a tragedy that sparked the nationwide AMBER Alert system.
1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
Bruno Mars 2026 stadium tour coming to Arlington
Bruno Mars will perform in North Texas this spring for the first time since 2018.
Bruno Mars will perform in North Texas this spring for the first time since 2018.
More arrested in Arlington sex trafficking case
Arlington police announced more arrests in a months-long sex trafficking investigation. Detectives said the Chica Locas gentleman's club was a front for prostitution and drug deals.
Arlington police announced more arrests in a months-long sex trafficking investigation. Detectives said the Chica Locas gentleman's club was a front for prostitution and drug deals.
Dallas ranked among 2026's best global destinations by the New York Times
Dallas is surging onto the global stage as a top 2026 travel destination, fueled by hosting nine FIFA World Cup matches and the grand opening of the Halperin Park.
Dallas is surging onto the global stage as a top 2026 travel destination, fueled by hosting nine FIFA World Cup matches and the grand opening of the Halperin Park.
Arlington Police arrest 4 more managers in ‘Chicas Locas’ sex trafficking investigation
Arlington police have arrested four additional managers and upgraded charges to organized criminal activity following a massive October raid at the Chicas Locas adult club.
Arlington police have arrested four additional managers and upgraded charges to organized criminal activity following a massive October raid at the Chicas Locas adult club.
Odessa murder suspect arrested in Arlington after New Year’s Day shooting
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas.
At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas.
Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend, shooting her boyfriend in Arlington
The man is believed to have stalked the alleged kidnapping victim from out of state after she moved to escape him months before the incident.
The man is believed to have stalked the alleged kidnapping victim from out of state after she moved to escape him months before the incident.
10 arrested at AT&T Stadium after 'several disturbances' at high school title games
Arlington police arrested 10 people at AT&T Stadium on Saturday after “several disturbances" during the UIL State Championship games.
Arlington police arrested 10 people at AT&T Stadium on Saturday after “several disturbances" during the UIL State Championship games.
Arlington ramps up FIFA World Cup preparation
Arlington is ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now that team matchups are set.
Arlington is ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now that team matchups are set.
Arlington ramps up World Cup preps with visiting countries in mind
Now that we know the teams who will play in Arlington for the World Cup, the city is making preparations for the specific countries.
Now that we know the teams who will play in Arlington for the World Cup, the city is making preparations for the specific countries.
FIFA adds new $20 World Cup ticket tier after backlash over prices
Increased pressure over FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices has prompted the release of a whole new tier, going for only $60.
Increased pressure over FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices has prompted the release of a whole new tier, going for only $60.
Arlington police investigate hit-and-run that injured Vikings fan after Cowboys game
Arlington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a person injured after the Dallas Cowboys game Sunday night.
Arlington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a person injured after the Dallas Cowboys game Sunday night.
Thousands receive holiday food donations at Arlington distribution event
Cars started lining up before daylight, six hours ahead of the opening of a food distribution event in Arlington.
Cars started lining up before daylight, six hours ahead of the opening of a food distribution event in Arlington.
Demand for short-term rentals during the World Cup soars in North Texas
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw has triggered the first major wave of fans booking rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo for the tournament in North Texas. And while some people are celebrating the economic boom, others are concerned about what it will mean for their neighborhoods.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw has triggered the first major wave of fans booking rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo for the tournament in North Texas. And while some people are celebrating the economic boom, others are concerned about what it will mean for their neighborhoods.