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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Incumbent Jim Ross faces challenges from Steve Cavender, Shaun Mallory and Hunter Crow.
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In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke in the May 2 council election.
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Incumbent Andrew Piel has reached his term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace him: Rojo Meixueiruo, Lisa J. Ventura and Tom Ware.
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Incumbent Rebecca Boxall is seeking a third and final term representing Arlington's District 5. She faces challenger Brittney Garcia-Dumas.
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Incumbent Barbara Odom-Wesley has reached her term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace her: Melody Fowler, Corey Harris and Jason Shelton.
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The city's budget, apartments, LGBTQ rights and the candidates personal lives have been some of the issues central to the race for Arlington mayor.
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Form-based code is intended to create a more attractive, walkable downtown that connects to the entertainment district.
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Visitors from several countries that have already qualified for the World Cup will have to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S. while federal bans travel affect another 39 nations.
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Sweden and Czechia qualified for the World Cup after winning their playoff finals. Sweden has one game scheduled in Arlington on June 25 against Japan during the group stage.
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Police used force against 848 Black people, the highest of any race. Hispanic people, the second highest, had force used against them less than half that.
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Janie Perkins was accused of murdering Cynthia Gonzalez in 1991. She was arrested last year, but a Tarrant County grand jury handed up a no bill of indictment.
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Soccer fans and folks who don't care about the sport will all have opportunities to experience the cultural exchanges, taste cuisines from around the globe and join in on the party and excitement.