{ "city": "Arlington", "state": "Texas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-arlingtontx/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "Council to discuss comprehensive plan and sidewalk land settlement", "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session and work sessions. Discussions include the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan, stormwater updates, and a land settlement for a TxDOT sidewalk project.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5493", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5493" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Council to canvass June 13 runoff election results for District 8", "summary": "The Arlington City Council will canvass the June 13 runoff election results for District 8, issue a certificate of election, and administer the oath of office to the winning candidate. The council will also consider a property acquisition for the Division Street sidewalk project and a consent agenda containing 16 contracts, including a $5.8 million street mill and overlay program and a $2.1 million pond dredging project.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5494", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5494" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review zoning and plat applications", "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings regarding two plat applications and one zoning change. One zoning case for a car wash has been continued indefinitely.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5482", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5482" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "Council to preview FY2027 budget and discuss five-year street maintenance plan", "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Arlington City Council featuring an executive session and work session. The council will discuss confidential legal matters (two lawsuits), potential real property transactions, and economic development incentives. In open session, they will receive a UT Arlington update, a FY2026 financial update and FY2027 budget preview, and a five-year street maintenance plan. Other items include an opportunity zone application, board appointments, construction code updates, multi-family inspections, and a Handitran update.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5470", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5470", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5470" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning for residential and commercial development on Debbie Lane", "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a final reading of a zoning change for 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive to Planned Development for residential and commercial uses. Other items include contracts for street sweeping, temporary personnel, ditch improvements, and traffic control barricades for the World Cup. The council will also vote on appointments, minutes, and several resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5469", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5469", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5469" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda", "headline": "Planning commission to approve final plat for W.D. Lacy Addition", "summary": "The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the final plat for the W.D. Lacy Addition, located at 5101 S Collins St. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 session.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5459", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5459", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5459" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "P&Z Commission to hear zoning and use permit requests", "summary": "The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 session and hold public hearings on four zoning and use permit cases. The commission will also discuss future meeting dates.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5460", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5460", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5460" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "City Council to discuss World Cup, fire report, and sidewalk acquisitions", "summary": "The Arlington City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 World Cup, the Fire Department's 2025 annual report, and approve resolutions for acquiring small parcels of land for sidewalk improvements on Division Street.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5456", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5456", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5456" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "City seeks $25M federal grant for street safety improvements", "summary": "The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple grant applications for transportation safety, housing research, and gang prevention, as well as final reading of a zoning change for Harmony Court at 800 Debbie Lane and authorization of contracts for services and equipment. The council will also vote on four property acquisitions for the Division Street sidewalk project. Appointments to boards and commissions are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5455", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5455", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5455" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda", "headline": "P&Z Commission to consider preliminary plat for 301 E Randol Mill Road in Entertainment District", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and vote on three plat items under the consent agenda: a preliminary plat for 301 E Randol Mill Road in the Entertainment District, a final plat for Poly Webb Crossing Addition, and a replat for Temple O. Harris Addition. The meeting includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5444", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5444" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "Planning commission to consider zoning change for car wash site", "summary": "The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 29, 2026 session and hold a public hearing on a zoning case for a car wash. The commission will also discuss future meeting dates.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5445", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5445", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5445" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Council to canvass May 2 special election results on street-maintenance sales tax", "summary": "The Arlington City Council will canvass the May 2 general and special election results. The special election reauthorizes a municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. The council will also issue certificates of election and administer oaths to the newly elected mayor and council members for Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5441", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5441", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5441" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "Council to discuss human trafficking efforts during World Cup 2026", "summary": "The city council holds a special meeting with closed executive sessions on property sales and settlements. Public sessions include discussions on combating human trafficking during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, economic development priorities, Flock Safety ALPR data retention, and multi-family housing inspections and recycling.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5438", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5438", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5438" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Council to consider $4.3M contract for residential street rebuilds on Daniel Drive", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including 14 contracts and two easement settlements from executive session. The largest item is a $4.3 million construction contract for residential street rebuilds on Daniel Drive. Other notable contracts cover IT hardware, software, flood remediation, and jail food services.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5439", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5439", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5439" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda", "headline": "Plat amendment for Arlington Plaza 303 commercial lots", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of an amending plat for two commercial lots in the Arlington Plaza 303 Addition, located at 2221 and 2235 East Pioneer Parkway. The item is on the consent agenda and is expected to be approved with conditions.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5431", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5431", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5431" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to consider gas well permits and zoning changes", "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include requests for gas well drilling permits, residential rezoning, and commercial transitions.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5432", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5432", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5432" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council Priority Setting Session", "headline": "Council priority session on FY26 finances, transport, and business plan", "summary": "This is a priority setting session where the Arlington City Council will discuss FY26 financial updates including a five-year forecast, AI implementation, privatization options, and interlocal agreements. The agenda also covers transportation, health insurance costs, short term rentals, and a business plan discussion with council priorities and policy agenda. An executive session is scheduled for personnel performance reviews.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5428", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5428" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "Council to discuss Dallas Cowboys lease extension, police report", "summary": "This special meeting includes executive sessions on property settlements for a TxDOT sidewalk project and Debbie Lane street improvements, plus personnel reviews and economic incentives. In the afternoon, the council will discuss the Arlington Police Department 2025 annual report, a Dallas Cowboys lease extension, and a homelessness update. Other items include a review of a 4% housing tax credit application for Mayfield Park Apartments and appointments to boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5426", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5426", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5426" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Arlington Council considers fire equipment, zoning changes, and street projects", "summary": "The City Council will review several high-value contracts for fire department apparatus and gear, as well as engineering services for stormwater improvements. The agenda also includes resolutions for land acquisition for sidewalk and street projects and final readings for downtown zoning amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5427", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5427", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5427" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda", "headline": "Planning commission to disapprove St. Joseph Estates replats, approve three others", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on several plat applications. The consent agenda includes approval of three replats (Balfour Lofts, Brookmeadow Addition, Town North Addition) subject to conditions. Two plats are proposed for disapproval: a replat of St. Joseph Estates and a preliminary plat for St. Joseph Estates Phase II. The meeting also covers approval of minutes and any items withdrawn from the consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5418", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5418", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5418" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "Commission to hold public hearings on three planned development rezoning requests", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications proposing Planned Development (PD) districts. The items include a 2.035-acre cottage community at 2002 Wynn Terrace, a 0.924-acre change at 1013 North Mesquite Street, and a 29.850-acre mixed-use development at 1120 Debbie Lane and 8380 Glenn Day Drive. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from March 25, 2026, and hear liaison reports and staff announcements.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5419", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5419", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5419" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Afternoon Council", "headline": "Council to discuss entertainment district sidewalk easement and incentives", "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Arlington City Council, beginning with an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel reviews, and economic development incentives. After the closed session, the council will discuss mobility priorities, a 401(k) recordkeeper contract, commercial motor vehicle parking, door-to-door selling regulations, and the PY2026 annual action plan. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and direction.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5414", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5414", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5414" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Evening Council", "headline": "Arlington Council considers infrastructure projects and city service contracts", "summary": "The City Council will review several items including a settlement for an Entertainment District sidewalk easement, various municipal service contracts, and construction agreements. The agenda also includes final readings for zoning changes and judicial appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5415", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5415", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5415" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Plat Agenda", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review two preliminary plats", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of two preliminary plats. The body will also review minutes from the March 4, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5406", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5406", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5406" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Session", "headline": "Two zoning cases: car wash at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd and commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane", "summary": "The Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning cases: a request to rezone 1.295 acres at 2100 SE Green Oaks Blvd to allow a car wash within a Planned Development, and a proposal to amend permitted uses and approve a development plan for the 3.465-acre commercial tract at 800 Debbie Lane (currently zoned PD-RM-12/CC). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and liaison reports.", "agenda_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5407", "minutes_url": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5407", "source": "https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5407" } ] }