TEXAS Dallas Business Journal – Five Texas cities have made CNN Money’s latest list of America’s best small cities in which to live.
McKinney took the number two spot on the top 100 list, just behind top-rated Carmel, Ind. Rounding out the top five were Eden Prairie, Minn., Newton, Mass. and Redmond, Wash.
The other Texas cities making CNN Money's list include Allen (No. 13), Mansfield (No. 28), Flower Mound (No. 32) and Pflugerville (No. 43).
What qualifies these cities as "best places to live"? According to CNN Money, "these terrific small cities offer what American families care about most: strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to do."
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Estate Sale in Kennedale this weekend...
August 31st Friday from 8:30 to 3:30 and Sept 1st Saturday from 8:30 to 3:30, closed during lunch from 12:30 to 1.
Location: 1102 Kennedale-Sublett Rd, Kenndale, TX 76060
For more info: www.estate2locate.com
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Location: 1102 Kennedale-Sublett Rd, Kenndale, TX 76060
For more info: www.estate2locate.com
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Arlington Town Hall meeting summary...
The Arlington Town Hall meeting took place last night and briefly, NO INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES. Due to the increase in commercial tax volume which has offset the residential decrease in volume, so it washes out to "no increase" in the tax rate of .648. For the budget presentation see
City Web Site then click "FY2013 Proposed Budget" on left side.
The Voice of Arlington has summed up the whole presentation on their site: Arlington Voice the article to click on is "Bike lanes, high speed rail and gate way monuments all part of 2013 budget".
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City Web Site then click "FY2013 Proposed Budget" on left side.
The Voice of Arlington has summed up the whole presentation on their site: Arlington Voice the article to click on is "Bike lanes, high speed rail and gate way monuments all part of 2013 budget".
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Housing Trends Newsletter by David Hart - August 2012
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.
Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends AUGUST - Newsletter
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.
Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and REALTOR.com local community reports.
If you are interested in determining the value of your home, click the “Home Evaluator” link for a free evaluation report: Home Evaluator
Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future. Buy Sell Invest with Hart
Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends AUGUST - Newsletter
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.
Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and REALTOR.com local community reports.
If you are interested in determining the value of your home, click the “Home Evaluator” link for a free evaluation report: Home Evaluator
Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future. Buy Sell Invest with Hart
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
SWAPO News... Chesapeake will hold an open house concerning the Bruder Drill Site again...
Chesapeake Energy wishes to address any questions you may have about their future development plans for the Bruder Site. (IH-20 & Park Springs). We invite the neighbors who live near the Bruder Site to an open house to be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 30th at the Arlington Southwest Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017.
Should you have any questions or for more information please call your Chesapeake Representative, Lynda Gearheart at 817-502-5682 or email Lynda.Gearheart@chk.com
Stay updated on the Bruder Padsite activities by visiting...
http://www.askchesapeake.com/Barnett-Shale/Neighborhood/Arlington/Pages/Bruder.aspx
Stay updated on other communities:
1) Visit Chesapeake 's customized community page by going to:
AskChesapeake.com/Barnett
2) Then Select the Neighborhood Center in upper left area and locate your city.
3) The select the pad site of interest.
Arlington Town Hall Meetings on the Budget...
City Council welcomes your participation and comments, please attend one of these 2 meetings:
1) Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at City Hall, Council Chamber at 101 W Abram Street, starting at 6:30 pm and hosted by Council Members Charlie Parker, Kathryn Wilemon, and Lana Wolf.
2) Monday, August 27, 2012 at the South Police Service Center located at 1030 S W Green Oaks Blvd, starting at 6:30 pm and hosted by Council Members Sheri Capehart and Robert Rivera.
Questions of information call 817-459-613 or 817-459-6141.
1) Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at City Hall, Council Chamber at 101 W Abram Street, starting at 6:30 pm and hosted by Council Members Charlie Parker, Kathryn Wilemon, and Lana Wolf.
2) Monday, August 27, 2012 at the South Police Service Center located at 1030 S W Green Oaks Blvd, starting at 6:30 pm and hosted by Council Members Sheri Capehart and Robert Rivera.
Questions of information call 817-459-613 or 817-459-6141.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Arlington City Council Recycle update...
I have been advised by Arlington City Council that there will not be a second reading regarding the recycling carts, because this is a contract renewal and a second reading is not required. The original vote of 6-3 in favor will stand. So get ready for your 65 gallon carts, they will be here in about 6 months or less.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Arlington, TX Trash Carts To Bin or to Cart?
For the City Info: click here
As many of you know, the new Trash Carts that are being proposed for picking up Recyclables were tentatively approved at the First Reading of the new Contract. However, it appears that there has been a groundswell of opposition by way of lots of emails to the city council members and the Mayor. Before the Trash Carts become a fact, the Second Reading of the new Contract must be voted on by the council on August 21st, so, there is still time to voice your opinion, if you didn’t do so before.
A couple of issues are that the survey that was taken after a test sample of homes where the trash carts were used was adjudged by some to have not been representative of the entirety of Arlington residents. There were also some who wish for the decision to be made by a citizen referendum rather than just the council. There is also a $1 increase per month per citizen for this new method.
Regardless of whether it is true, some citizens suspect that regular trash (non-recyclable) will, at some point, also require the use of another second wheeled cart, one for trash the other for recycle. And, the use of the carts would limit the amount of trash that could be picked up at a residence. The rule is that you cannot over fill a cart and that the lid must be closed when on the street for pick up. Then each residency will have 2 carts to maintain in their garage / property. Although these issues have not been publicly addressed, the anticipation of such a thing has concerned some citizens.
If you have feelings one way or the other, you may wish to send an email expressing your opinion to the Mayor and all council members as the final vote will be coming up August 21st. The email addresses are:
Mayor Cluck robert.cluck@arlingtontx.gov
Charlie Parker Charlie.parker@arlingtontx.gov
Sherry Capehart sherry.capehart@arlingtontx.gov
Robert Rivera robert.rivera@arlingtontx.gov
Kathryn Wilemon Kathryn.wilemon@arlingtontx.gov
Lana Wolff lana.wolff@arlingtontx.gov
Robert Shepard robert.shepard@arlingtontx.gov
Jimmy Bennett jimmy.bennett@arlingtontx.gov
Michael Glaspie michael.glaspie@arlingtontx.gov
As many of you know, the new Trash Carts that are being proposed for picking up Recyclables were tentatively approved at the First Reading of the new Contract. However, it appears that there has been a groundswell of opposition by way of lots of emails to the city council members and the Mayor. Before the Trash Carts become a fact, the Second Reading of the new Contract must be voted on by the council on August 21st, so, there is still time to voice your opinion, if you didn’t do so before.
A couple of issues are that the survey that was taken after a test sample of homes where the trash carts were used was adjudged by some to have not been representative of the entirety of Arlington residents. There were also some who wish for the decision to be made by a citizen referendum rather than just the council. There is also a $1 increase per month per citizen for this new method.
Regardless of whether it is true, some citizens suspect that regular trash (non-recyclable) will, at some point, also require the use of another second wheeled cart, one for trash the other for recycle. And, the use of the carts would limit the amount of trash that could be picked up at a residence. The rule is that you cannot over fill a cart and that the lid must be closed when on the street for pick up. Then each residency will have 2 carts to maintain in their garage / property. Although these issues have not been publicly addressed, the anticipation of such a thing has concerned some citizens.
If you have feelings one way or the other, you may wish to send an email expressing your opinion to the Mayor and all council members as the final vote will be coming up August 21st. The email addresses are:
Mayor Cluck robert.cluck@arlingtontx.gov
Charlie Parker Charlie.parker@arlingtontx.gov
Sherry Capehart sherry.capehart@arlingtontx.gov
Robert Rivera robert.rivera@arlingtontx.gov
Kathryn Wilemon Kathryn.wilemon@arlingtontx.gov
Lana Wolff lana.wolff@arlingtontx.gov
Robert Shepard robert.shepard@arlingtontx.gov
Jimmy Bennett jimmy.bennett@arlingtontx.gov
Michael Glaspie michael.glaspie@arlingtontx.gov
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Arlington Recycling question, to bin or to cart?
Arlington City Council approved recycling carts 8/7/12, based on city survey and financial issues.
So good bye bins and hello Carts. Residents will pay up to $1.00 more per month, for more info...
http://www.arlingtontx.gov/environment/recycling_AutomatedRecyclingProgram.html
Benefit... Implementation of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles!
So good bye bins and hello Carts. Residents will pay up to $1.00 more per month, for more info...
http://www.arlingtontx.gov/environment/recycling_AutomatedRecyclingProgram.html
Benefit... Implementation of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles!
SWAPO News Chesapeake Open House for Bruder Drill Site Arlington, TX
Chesapeake Energy wishes to address any questions you may have about their future development plans for the Bruder Site. (IH-20 & Park Springs). We invite the neighbors who live near the Bruder Site to an open house to be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 9th at the Arlington Southwest Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017.
Should you have any questions or for more information please call your Chesapeake Representative, Lynda Gearheart at 817-502-5682 or email Lynda.Gearheart@chk.com
Stay updated on the Bruder Padsite activities by visiting...
http://www.askchesapeake.com/Barnett-Shale/Neighborhood/Arlington/Pages/Bruder.aspx
Stay updated on other communities:
1) Visit Chesapeake 's customized community page by going to:
AskChesapeake.com/Barnett
2) Then Select the Neighborhood Center in upper left area and locate your city.
3) The select the pad site of interest.
Should you have any questions or for more information please call your Chesapeake Representative, Lynda Gearheart at 817-502-5682 or email Lynda.Gearheart@chk.com
Stay updated on the Bruder Padsite activities by visiting...
http://www.askchesapeake.com/Barnett-Shale/Neighborhood/Arlington/Pages/Bruder.aspx
Stay updated on other communities:
1) Visit Chesapeake 's customized community page by going to:
AskChesapeake.com/Barnett
2) Then Select the Neighborhood Center in upper left area and locate your city.
3) The select the pad site of interest.
Arlington Division Corridor Strategy Project ...
A final public open house meeting about a draft strategy report/recommendations for this corridor
Where: Arlington Council Briefing Room, 3rd floor of Arlington City Hall, 101 W Abram
Date: August 30,2012
Time; 6:30 pm
City Contact: Lyndsay.Mitchell@arlingtontx.gov or 817-459-6653.
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Where: Arlington Council Briefing Room, 3rd floor of Arlington City Hall, 101 W Abram
Date: August 30,2012
Time; 6:30 pm
City Contact: Lyndsay.Mitchell@arlingtontx.gov or 817-459-6653.
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday Weekend...
... will be August 17th through the 19th, no sales tax on most clothing,for adults, children, or infants, backpacks, school supplies. Each item must be under$100.00 to be eligible. For a complete list go to the State Comptroller's website at ... www.texastaxholiday.org
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Friday, August 3, 2012
City of Kennedale Roundabout Dedication Aug 4th...
The City of Kennedale is having a Road and Roundabout Dedication August 4th at 9:00 am.
Roundabout Dedication click here for more info
Meet us at the intersection of Wildcat Way and Sublett Road to find out about the latest solution to slowing drivers down, etc. I'm not sure what to think about these Roundabouts and Traffic Calming lanes. Come see for yourself! Arlington is building some of them too.
Roundabout Dedication click here for more info
Meet us at the intersection of Wildcat Way and Sublett Road to find out about the latest solution to slowing drivers down, etc. I'm not sure what to think about these Roundabouts and Traffic Calming lanes. Come see for yourself! Arlington is building some of them too.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Housing Trends Newsletter by David Hart July 2012
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.
Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends JUL-2012 Newsletter:
Housing trends newsletter
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.
Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and REALTOR.com local community reports.
If you are interested in determining the value of your home, click the “Home Evaluator” link for a free evaluation report:
Home Evaluator
Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future. Buy Sell Invest with Hart
Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends JUL-2012 Newsletter:
Housing trends newsletter
The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.
Housing Trends eNewsletter is filled with local and national real estate sales and price activity provided by MLSs and the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Census Bureau key market indicators, consumer videos, blogs, real estate glossary, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, and REALTOR.com local community reports.
If you are interested in determining the value of your home, click the “Home Evaluator” link for a free evaluation report:
Home Evaluator
Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future. Buy Sell Invest with Hart
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