City of Arlington

Start your engines ?? Three championship organizations are uniting to bring an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race to the streets of Arlington. The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington is set for March 2026. The 2.73-mile track layout will feature two iconic sporting venues recognized by fans around the world: AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. The track will weave through Arlington’s core sports and entertainment district: https://bit.ly/3ZVNAiu

Mozee, Inc., a leader in autonomous mobility innovation, is moving to Arlington. The company will establish its U.S. headquarters and a new 87,000 sq. ft. automotive manufacturing and assembly plant in The #AmericanDreamCity. They will hire over 100 new positions, with plans to hire local residents and graduates from the University of Texas at Arlington: https://bit.ly/3YrKKk9

Arlington Director of Communication and Legislative Affairs Jay Warren was named the 2024 Communicator of the Year by the City County Communications & Marketing Association. Arlington’s Office of Communication was also honored with 11 awards – the most in the nation – in the organization’s annual Savvy Awards program. The Savvy Awards recognize outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships: https://bit.ly/3MPHQPr

City and community leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Drury Plaza Hotel Arlington. Located off I-30, this new hotel features 268 guest rooms and suites, and 7,000 square feet of meeting space: https://bit.ly/4gmVW8g

The City is hosting its 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 30 at the Tierra Verde Golf Club to raise money for the American Heart Association. The event is open to the public. Entry forms will be accepted through Sept. 16. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3P07wcG

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas has announced its largest investment in park history, set for 2025. The expansion will include the debut of Splash Island, a vibrant coastal-themed area featuring colorful slides and a multi-level interactive play structure, a kids water slide area and a new splash pad. Plus, there will be a variety of new guest amenities like updated dining options, family cabanas, and refurbished restrooms.

Ikon Technologies, owned by longtime local businessman and UTA alumnus Sam Mahrouq, recently celebrated their office expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16. The innovative start-up software developer serving the auto dealership industry will remain in Arlington, with expanded capacity for high-wage job opportunities and major revenue growth over the next several years: https://bit.ly/3MihS6E

Yesterday, City and community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Caravan Court Hotel redevelopment project. Formerly the site of the Caravan Motel property on the southeast corner of Collins and Division streets, the project will pay homage to the historic Bankhead Highway, including restoration and re-use of the iconic Caravan Motor Hotel sign. The 145-room upper upscale boutique hotel will feature a unique luxury retro-style ‘motor court’ concept and mid-century aesthetic: https://bit.ly/4fMd5YH

The Arlington City Council took its first look at the proposed $722 million Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, which includes a recommendation for a one-cent property tax adjustment to fulfill our commitments approved by voters or indicated through strong resident demand, including public safety staffing, opening ACTIV Adult Center and community beautification and enhancement. Click on the link to learn more: www.arlingtontx.gov/budget

Are you looking for a job or looking to hire? On Thursday, August 8, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne is hosting the 2024 North Texas Job Fair at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Visit https://bit.ly/4c2LRKA for more information.