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Arlington GM Plant Adds Third Shift

The General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington is going to three shifts on January 27th. The plant, built in the early 50’s, builds full sized SUV’s like the Cadillac Escalade. This is the first time […]

2012/12/13

Jordan Conner of Arlington is recovering from the West Nile virus. (CBS 11 News)

Teen West Nile Victim’s Mom Now Wants Aerial Spraying

Last week, we reported on an Arlington mom whose teen suffers from the most debilitating form of West Nile virus — one which causes swelling of the brain, loss of use of limbs and comas.

2012/08/23

Arlington Teen Recovering From Rare West Nile Strain

Jordan Conner not only has West Nile, but also a rare strain that caused her brain to swell. Her mother thinks the infected mosquito came from a creek behind their house.

2012/08/13

Rockies Hold On For 11-7 Win Against Rangers

Tyler Colvin and Chris Nelson had consecutive two-out, two-run singles in an early outburst for Colorado, and the Rockies held on for a 11-7 victory Saturday that ended the Texas Rangers’ seven-game winning streak.

2012/06/23

Firefighters stand at a fire station on November 1, 2010. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Fire In Arlington Displaces Residents

A fire in Arlington has displaced five people and sent one woman to the hospital.

2012/05/27

An Arlington city employee places new signage on a downtown pole on May 23, 2012. (Credit: Joel Thomas)

Arlington Unveils New Downtown Signage, Ad Campaign

City, business and community leaders gathered for an early morning ceremony Wednesday and launched the dawn of a new image campaign for downtown.

2012/05/23

Free Concert Benefits Tornado Victims, Strikes A Chord for Performers

The Levitti Pavilion is collecting money for victims of the recent tornado outburst at a Saturday fundraiser and free concert.

2012/04/14

Free Concert, Fundraiser For Tornado Victims

A community concert and fundraiser in Arlington is helping to raise money for victims of the recent tornado outburst.

2012/04/14

The Yu Review

In front of thousands of fans, and what seemed like as many Japanese reporters, Yu Darvish made his MLB debut with the Rangers against the Seattle Mariners.

2012/04/10

Jobs At Arlington Plant May Be Headed To Mexico

Workers at an Arlington plant are worried many of their jobs will be sent to Mexico. Workers at a plant that supplies seats to Arlington General Motors are worried many of their jobs are heading south of the border.

2011/09/08

A woman talks on a cell phone as she drives. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Possible Driver Hand-Held Cell Phone Ban In Arlington

Arlington is looking at a possible ban on cell phone use by drivers. The Arlington City Council is considering an ordinance that prohibits all but hands-free cell phone use.

2011/08/02

A worker at a General Motors Assembly plant gives a Tahoe SUV a final inspection. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

General Motors To Add 110 Jobs To Arlington Factory

General Motors Co. is adding 110 jobs at the North Texas factory and investing $331 million to expand the plant to make full-size sport utility vehicles.

2011/05/26