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Top Stories: ➊ – Arlington Mayor, Measure Supporters React to Term Limits (Wednesday), ➋ – Motorcycle Accident (Arlington) (Saturday), ➌ – Arlington Voters Approve Term Limits for City Council, Mayor (Wednesday), ➍ – Opinion: Trump is right to call out birthright citizenship (Thursday), ➎ – Biggest game in Arlington "ever"; Lamar vs. Arlington High (Thursday)

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Apartment Fire (Arlington)

DFW Scanner 11/13 11:23A dfwscanner

Multiple Arlington FD units are on scene with heavy smoke and fire showing from a multiple story apartment building off N. Collins Street. Avoid this area and watch for...

Amazon confirms New York City and Northern Virginia for new headquarters

WFAA.com (Latest News) 11/13 3:13A

Amazon will invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs across the two new headquarters locations, with more than 25,000 employees each in New York City and Arlington.

Now Is the Best Time to Submit Your Holiday Events and News to BubbleLife

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 11/13 1:00A Riley Heruska

As a community-driven publication, BubbleLife welcomes free submissions from all users so that we can cultivate a hyperlocal newsletter that truly reflects the DFW area. Right now, we want to hear...

D.R. Horton makes $190M acquisition

Dallas Business Journal 11/13 12:38A Staff report

D.R. Horton, Inc. has made a $190 million acquisition. The Arlington-based homebuilder has purchased the homebuilding operations of Westport Homes, which has a significant...

Rep. Eric Johnson withdraws from Speaker of House race; supports Rep. Dennis Bonnen

North Dallas Gazette 11/12 9:13A NDG Staff

This afternoon Texas State Representative Eric Johnson released a statement indicating his immediate withdrawal from the race to become Speaker of the Texas House of...

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Construction will shut down parts of I-30, DNT

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 11/9 5:42A

Part of Interstate 30 in Arlington will be closed this weekend while workers tear down the southbound Highway 360 bridge.

Arlington student arrested for BB gun threat

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 11/9 2:56A

Arlington police arrested a ninth grader because he allegedly used a toy gun to make a threat online.

Arlington working with homeowners on dam fix

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 11/8 1:47A

The city of Arlington is working with homeowners to figure out what to do about a crumbling, privately-owned dam in their neighborhood.

A Look Ahead At The Week’s Art&Seek Picks

Art&Seek 11/6 10:44P Therese Powell

Are you feeling fall yet? The forecast projects highs in the 50s and 60s for the rest of the week. I know, not exactly hot chocolate weather, but at least we can finally wear those sweaters with...

Majority of voters support Arlington term limits

FOX Dallas-Fort Worth (Good Day) 11/6 4:35P

Unofficial election results have voters approving term limits for several Arlington city council members.

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Winter is Coming!

Pantego Christian Academy 11/13 5:58A alise.jewell

What's PCA's policy on bad weather closings? Where can I find out if the school is closed or not? Check out the PCA weather-related closing policy by clicking HERE . Tags: snow day weather policy...

Certified Business Economist program now offered at UTA

The Shorthorn (News) 11/12 2:30P By Angelica Perez, The Shorthorn

The College of Business economics department hosted a luncheon on Monday to announce the university partnership with the National Association for Business Economics to offer...

Editorial: White House's use of doctored video is inexcusable

The Shorthorn (Opinion) 11/11 4:15P By The Shorthorn editorial board

CNN reporter Jim Acosta found himself at the receiving end of another anti-press rant by President Donald Trump last week.

Runners brave the cold for Homecoming 5K

The Shorthorn (News) 11/10 8:00A By Rocio Hernandez, The Shorthor

Arlington community members started their Saturday morning at UTA’s Homecoming 5K.

Young Americans for Freedom hold demonstration in remembrance of the Berlin Wall

The Shorthorn (News) 11/12 3:30P By Duy Vu, The Shorthorn multime

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Mot Hai Ba Is Apparently Dallas’s New Celebrity Dining Hotspot

Eater Dallas 11/12 3:00A Amy McCarthy

Aziz Ansari hits the East Dallas fave, plus more Dallas dining intel — While in town to perform at Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theatre, comedian Aziz Ansari became the second celebrity to hit East Dallas...

North Texas Beer Week Is Here - Learn How to Find Events Near You

Arlington BubbleLife iReporter 11/2 3:00A Riley Heruska

Once again, the North Texas region is hosting a 10-day celebration for one of our favorite things: beer. From now until November 11, various festivals and events will be taking place across the area,...

West Arlington’s New Ramen Spot Is Here

Eater Dallas 11/1 3:25A Adele Chapin

Sumo Ramen sells tonkatsu and bubble tea in addition to 13 different ramen bowls A new ramen option popped up this month for diners in West Arlington. CBS DFW reports that Sumo Ramen is now open, and...

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Night of Stars Gala: Honoring Fashion Risk Takers

DFW Style Daily 11/9 10:50A Andi Benson

Fashion Group International (FGI) of Dallas, the local chapter of the global non-profit professional fashion organization, is preparing for the Night of Stars Gala on Friday,...

The Continental Gin Building’s Final Open Studios: One Last Hurrah!

DFW Style Daily 11/9 5:15A Grecia Gonzalez

We’ve got a bittersweet celebration lined up for all art lovers this weekend! The Continental Gin Building has existed for 130 years and has been the home to Dallas’ most...

Esé Azénabor Makes A Statement With The Second Annual Woman X Power

DFW Style Daily 11/8 10:15A Kenya Mavhera

Well-known Dallas designer, Esé Azénabor does it again with the second annual Woman X Power charity runway event. It s been a week since the show and we re still in awe. The...

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National Signing Day for Dallas-Fort Worth area high school athletes

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Sports) 11/13 1:00A By Brian Gosset bgosset@star-t

Please send any signings to bgosset@star-telegram.com Alphabetical order by high school BASEBALL Easton Walker, Aledo, Texas Wesleyan Matt Tieding, All Saints, Arkansas Tech...

These Dallas-Fort Worth area football teams are still undefeated through 11 weeks

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Sports) 11/12 12:30A By Brian Gosset bgosset@star-t

Haltom (10-0); Next game- Bowie Arlington (10-0); Next game- Weatherford Southlake Carroll (10-0); Next game- Coppell Duncanville (9-0); Next game- South Grand Prairie Allen...

Lady Mavericks win first game of season

The Shorthorn (Sports) 11/10 4:15P By Chris Amaya, The Shorthorn st

The women’s basketball team (1-0) opened its regular season with a victory over Jackson State University on Saturday at College Park Center.

Cross-country runner qualifies for NCAA Championships

The Shorthorn (Sports) 11/10 12:45P By Julio Vega, The Shorthorn sta

Cross-country junior Justin Domangue has qualified as an individual to the NCAA Championships, the NCAA announced Saturday.

Movin' Mavs lose to University of Illinois in day two of Jim Hayes Invitational

The Shorthorn (Sports) 11/10 11:45A By Julio Vega, The Shorthorn sta

University of Illinois 81, UTA 70