Arlington TX DOT overview of construction for I-20 through I-35...

... i.e. the Southeast Connector Project from TX DOT. 

Folks may have been wondering what is the big parking lot which is under construction at the Southeast corner of Park Springs Blvd at I-20. 

A brief summary below:

1) I-20 from Texas 121 to Park Springs Blvd - will be going to 4 lanes each direction.

2) I-20 from I-820 to US 287 - 10 lanes.

3) I-820 from I-20 to Meadowbrook Dr - 8 lanes.

Detail of the above in the following link: 4-page PDF link

For a general overview please click the TX DOT link below:

Southeast Connector I-20 to I-820

For the specific TxDot web site for this project including sign up form for updates: 

Southeast Connector by TxDot  

(I recommend all who live in this area enroll in email updates as well as text messages which will keep you informed throughout this construction process). 

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National Night Out is Tuesday October 4th...

Each neighborhood is encouraged to participate through holding their own block party. The purpose is to build strong partnerships between the police and communities to promote crime awareness programs. 

Summer Ken Watch, neighborhood picture link:  Summer Ken Watch Pictures

Register your neighborhood: Register your neighborhood: here

Also, National Night Out Project 365: Operation Toy Drive 

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City of Arlington Tool Sharing Program...

The city has a new program, "Tool Sharing". One may check out any of the tools in their inventory listed on their web page: 

City web site for Tool sharing

 ... AND it is all for FREE! And they even deliver it to you and pick it up after!

Amazing, no excuses for not doing any of that yard work!

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SWAPO Gas Lease Offers coming NOW to SW Arlington TX...

 Guess what SWAPO? They are back! Neighbors are starting to receive gas lease/purchase offers from "DLS Acquisitions" as the generic letter attached shows. 

Gas Link to offer letter

Please post your thoughts on Nextdoor for all to see. And I'll keep folks informed from this blog.

Results of opinions: After arranging a meeting with Emmanuel Mwakitwile of DLS Acquisitions, he was a no show for our 11 am meeting on Wednesday July 27th. A phone call follow-up he mentions he forgot. Further questions were, we do not believe that they can drill beyond 2 miles without another pad site than the Bruder at I-20 at Park Springs to get South of Sublett Rd. All the letters received so far are for property South of Sublett Rd. As far as the signing bonus goes, $750 per mineral acre will not be anywhere close to being an acceptable signing bonus per everyone that I discuss this with. Due to the current inflation rates, the price of groceries, electrical rates at .17 cents per kWh, and gasoline per gallon of $3.50 plus their offer is a joke.  All of recommend to not sign anything. 

Further news, as of September 2022, some folks are signing and collecting a signing bonus of $750 per HOME, which is more acceptable. (Do NOT sign the $750 per mineral acre, consider the $750 per HOME, big difference). Good luck on collecting any royalties. 

The City of Arlington has an excellent Gas Well page on their website: Planning & development - drilling

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Matthew McConaughey addresses gun violence during White House briefing today…

 Today the White House held a press conference with a real leader, Matthew McConaughey who spoke about his home town Uvalde and the principal issue facing America today. I want everyone I know and don't know to listen to Matthew for an important 20-minute message about our new mission...

Matthew McConaughey White House Briefing...

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Arlington TX - Town Hall Meeting for SW Arlington, District 2...

 Our Councilman, Raul Gonzalez is hosting a Town Hall Meeting:

When: May 12th Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm

Where: Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX

Subject: Residential Infill and Redevelopment Standards

See everyone there!

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Property Taxes in Arlington TX... Action needed Now! The first thing one can do is VOTE Now!...

 Early voting is today through Saturday for the May 7th election. 

2 propositions are on the ballot regarding property taxes, 1) Maintenance of the over 65 exemption, vote For, and 2) increase the homestead exemption from $25,000 to$40,000, vote For. 

Please vote FOR these 2 propositions. 

UPDATE: Both propositions passed!

Candidates are on the ballot for 2 at large city council seats and 2 single-member districts. 

2 positions are open on the AISD school board. 

The second thing one can do regarding property taxes is complete the online protest process on the TAD.Org website. It is "A" process so proceed carefully but it is worth the effort. If anyone needs help, please contact me and I'll set a phone appointment to guide you through the process over the phone while you are on your computer. (The online guidance is a free community service provided by me your Realtor).

***The third thing... Early voting continues this Saturday the 30th from 7 am to 7 pm AND Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. ***

FYI: The run-off elections are on May 24th. 

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