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ARLINGTON REPORT

A Fort Worth Report and KERA publication

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An hour before a $37 million affordable housing-redevelopment plan was to go to the Arlington City Council, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation failed to receive the supermajority support needed to fund the project. I spoke with those who voted against the funding and outlined what’s at stake. 

Also, Mansfield ISD Superintendent Kimberley Cantu announced that she will retire in February. I provide a look at the district’s growth under her leadership. 

A lot is going on in the Arlington area, so keep reading. 

— Chris Moss

Arlington Reporting Fellow

$37 million funding for Fielder Square fails; city looks for next steps

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation failed to fund the affordable housing redevelopment just an hour before the council was to examine the proposal.

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Updates submitted by the city of Arlington.

• New pier, playground and more now open at Richard Simpson Park. (Press Release)

• Show your Arlington Public Library card and save this September. (Press Release)

Additional noteworthy stories compiled by our newsroom.

• SMU, Texas A&M set to face off in Arlington in nonconference men’s basketball bout. (The Dallas Morning News)

• UTA student’s research earns international recognition. (Press Release)

• Construction projects across campus continue. (The Shorthorn)

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