James Hartley
Government Accountability Reporter, ArlingtonJames Hartley is an award winning journalist reporting on Arlington Government Accountability for ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº. A North Texas native, Hartley has covered stories across the region since 2019. He's passionate about true stories, understated movies, house music and good tea.
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Janie Perkins, 63, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the 1991 killing of Cynthia Gonzalez.
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President of Arlington Life Shelter addresses city officials' concerns about the center's operationsThe discussion about the Arlington Life Shelter came up during a council retreat, where Council member Andrew Piel brought up concerns about the shelter's lack of inclement weather offerings and the fact that it doesn't operate as an overnight shelter.
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UT Arlington's master plan hopes to prepare the university for continued growth in both the university and the city.
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The council voted to create grounds to deny any special or temporary outdoor events on the day of or before World Cup events to prevent overextending emergency resources.
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Volunteers made around 700 meals of chili, couscous and coleslaw to distribute in the Fair Park area of Dallas.
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Local law enforcement leaders warned that if drivers in Tarrant County don't drive safer, they'll be getting a lot more tickets.
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Two managers of Arlington strip club Chicas Locas have been charged with aggravated promotion of prostitution after a multi-agency investigation started in August.
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From using a board game to solicit community input to developing five pillars for Arlington's future, the plan for the city's next two decades is taking shape.
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Reserve at Mayfield is for people 55 or older and limited by income brackets, with apartments starting at less than $1,000 for a single bedroom.
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Mayor Jim Ross' State of the City address announced another sport is visiting to Arlington and highlighted the $1.1 billion in private capital investment since 2021, the year he took office.
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Oncor, which builds and manages electric distribution, wants to increase the rate for street lighting by 51% along with a 12.3% increase for residential customers.
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North Texas isn't known for having robust public transit. With the 2026 World Cup expected to bring unfamiliar demand to the system, local and regional leaders are plotting ways to handle the expected transportation needs.