Texas bill aims to let families visit dying loved ones without any time limits

An Arlington family is advocating for a bill that would not allow any time limits with loved ones in their final moments. They were limited to just a few minutes with their dying father due to the facility’s COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

Arlington ISD breaks ground on first school rebuilding project

With shovels in hand, the Arlington ISD board of trustees and superintendent broke ground on a much-needed new school Wednesday.

Dallas, Tarrant counties pause use of Johnson & Johnson shots over safety concerns

Concerns about a rare side effect of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine forced North Texas providers to either cancel or redirect their vaccination efforts.

FEMA vaccination hub in Arlington moves to AT&T Stadium

The FEMA vaccination hub at AT&T Stadium and is expected to be open seven days a week for at least the next couple of weeks.

'We Love U' blood drive wraps up this weekend at AT&T Stadium

The "We Love U" blood drive this weekend is meant to meet a critical shortage in blood supplies. The Dallas Cowboys including veteran defensive end Demarcus Lawrence have stepped up to answer the call.

Texas Rangers facing criticism from Tarrant County health director over near-capacity crowd

The Texas Rangers are now responding to some of the criticism over Monday's home opener with a near-capacity crowd. That included the Tarrant County public health director.

Gov. Abbott declines to throw out first pitch for Rangers opening day

Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to throw out the first pitch at today's Rangers home opener because of controversy surrounding Major League Baseball and Georgia's new voting law.

Event held in Arlington to get people signed up for COVID-19 vaccine and give food to those in need

Tarrant County and Arlington city leaders set up an event that served two purposes Saturday, it got people signed up for vaccinations, while also meeting their needs by handing out food.

More autonomous vehicles being tested in Arlington

A new pilot program being tested in Arlington puts several self-driving vehicles on the streets near downtown and the UTA campus.

Man killed by Arlington police was illegal immigrant wanted for rape

Authorities say the armed fugitive shot and killed by an Arlington police officer Thursday was an illegal immigrant wanted for rape. The alleged victims of sexual assault were two sisters under the age of 10.       

Arlington officer kills armed man at strip mall

Arlington police say an officer shot and killed an armed felony suspect who pointed a gun at officers Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday is final day for COVID-19 vaccines at Globe Life Field

The Globe Life Field site operated for about a month and was a partnership involving Arlington, FEMA, the state’s emergency management agency and the Texas Rangers.

Arlington widow marks one year since husband's COVID-19 death, gets vaccinated

Pat James was 77 years old when he contracted COVID-19 last March and became the first person to die from the virus in North Texas. A year later, his widow, Jean, was able to get fully vaccinated against the virus that took her husband.

Arlington police, family looking for new leads in deadly hit-and-run

A month and a half after a hit-and-run driver killed an 80-year-old man, Arlington police say they are building a case. But they still need tips.

Arlington Fire Dept. allocates 2,000 vaccines for teachers Wednesday

About 2,000 educators from Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD and private and charter schools in Tarrant County received the vaccine Wednesday at the E-Sports Stadium and Expo Center in Arlington.