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Texas Trust Credit Union Gives Foundation, recently completed a multi-week food drive and volunteer initiative that provided nearly 50,000 meals to five regional food banks, including Mission Arlington/ Mission Metroplex. The foundation also raised $8,000 to support the food banks local hunger relief efforts: https://bit.ly/43QA4NC

What an incredible gift that helps our residents in need. Thanks to everyone who made this possible, your kindness and generosity are what make our community and our 150-year history so special!

Arlington readers can snag a free, limited‑edition Arlington150 bookmark. Each Arlington Public Library location will feature one of the winning designs created by Arlington ISD sixth graders as part of the Arlington150 Bookmark Contest: https://bit.ly/4dEjBC0

The designs will be available at the following branches:
East Library and Recreation Center
Lauren Maqueda – Johns Elementary

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Cecilia Tran – JB Little Elementary

Northeast Branch Library
Airiana Woods, Sherrod Elementary

Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library
Garrett Hosier, Little Elementary

Southeast Branch Library
Atziry Martinez, Berry Elementary

Southwest Branch Library
Emilia Navarro, Remynse Elementary

Woodland West Branch Library
Ximena Aldana – Berry Elementary

What a wonderful way to say thank you to our local nonprofits and community-based organizations! The North Texas Sports Foundation, which is partnering with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, is providing matching and official event tickets through its Community Ticket Giveback Program.

The North Texas Sports Foundation’s online application for tickets through the program is open through Sunday, June 7.

North Texas Sports Foundation's Community Ticket Program Closes Soon The foundation said the goal of the program is to expand equitable access to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by providing tickets to youth, families, and community members who might otherwise never experience a global sporting event of this scale.

At the end of May, ArlingtonTx Fire held a push in ceremony for their new ARFF unit, approved by voters during the 2025 Bond Election. The new Oshkosh Striker 4x4 ARFF unit is specifically designed for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting operations at Arlington Municipal Airport and surrounding areas. Built for rapid response and enhanced firefighter safety, ARFF 12 is equipped with advanced firefighting and visibility technology to handle complex airport emergencies.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate the new Al Rollins Park!

On Saturday, June 20 Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture's newest park will open at 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd. Join us at 9 a.m. for a ribbon cutting and a morning of fun and community on the new interactive and inclusive playground.