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Haircuts and much more at the CTC There’s only one place in Arlington – and maybe DFW – where you can get your haircut and your car’s oil changed at the same time and at the same place. And while you’re at it, you can order your lunch and flowers for someone special, too. It’s…
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Butler choir shares legacy of Black music It’s not easy fitting the whole school into Butler Elementary’s small cafeteria. It took a while to get every class in last Thursday morning. But this assembly was worth it. Once the students were all squeezed in, Butler’s Star Choir presented its annual Black History Month Program for…
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Next Level Chef premiered after Super Bowl You’ve probably heard of former Arlington ISD student Preston Nguyen, the 19-year-old chef taking the culinary industry by storm. Well, now he’s taking his skills to new heights on Gordon Ramsay’s hit television show Next Level Chef. The show premiered Sunday after the Super Bowl, so Nguyen hosted…
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SAT will be given during regular school day All Arlington ISD juniors will have the opportunity to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) at school on Wednesday, March 1, during the regular school day. The test will be administered at Arlington High School, Arlington College and Career High School, Arlington Collegiate High School, Bowie High School, Lamar High School, Martin High School, Sam Houston…
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Cunningham was No. 1 pick in 2021 NBA Draft Students at Larson Elementary and Barnett Junior High were in for a huge surprise when NBA player Cade Cunningham visited his old stomping grounds to give them a hefty check. Cunningham donated $10,000 to Larson and Barnett to establish Cade’s Care Closet, a room in each…
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The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education is set to award more than $22,000 in scholarships to high school students looking to further their education. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so high school seniors, don’t delay. Scholarships such as the Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship and the Elzie Odom Leader of…
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Lion King actor a former student of dance teacher Students at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts had a roaring good time when Simba from the national tour of Disney’s The Lion King made a surprise visit to their modern contemporary dance class Monday afternoon. Darian Sanders, who’s known as Simba on…
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Winners received scholarships Every year, as part of the annual Advancing the Dream Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students from the area can participate in art and essay contests. This year, all three winners in both the art and essay contests come from the Arlington ISD. Each first-place winner received a…
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Elementary ideas are due by Feb. 1 It’s that time of year again! The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Arlington ISD for the 17th annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest. The contest asks students to think outside the box and create solutions to everyday challenges and problems in Arlington. Students…
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Program inspires students to pursue art Art IV students in the Arlington ISD got to take the field at AT&T Stadium thanks to the district’s partnership with the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation. The 20 students were on the field Sunday before the Dallas Cowboys game to mark the milestone. They were…
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