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A retired Air Force veteran from Arlington regained steady hands instantly after a breakthrough ultrasound treatment that requires no incisions. After nine years away from his beloved radio repair hobby, Bud Levell is back at his workbench.
A 72-year-old Air Force veteran went from debilitating hand tremors to asking "what tremor?" immediately after a groundbreaking ultrasound treatment. The FDA recently approved this incision-free procedure that targets Parkinson's symptoms with pinpoint precision.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
Free tax help from trained volunteers is giving Arlington residents peace of mind and putting hundreds of dollars back in their pockets. For people with disabilities like Justin Le, the service offers something even more valuable: understanding and dignity.
Workers renovating a church in Darlington just uncovered a 900-year-old Anglo-Saxon place of worship hidden beneath their feet. The discovery happened during a £2.5 million restoration project to make St Cuthbert's Church more accessible to visitors.
Arlington County is removing red tape that's kept 73% of residents from easily charging electric vehicles at home. New zoning changes could level the playing field between apartment dwellers and homeowners by summer.
Paul Tavilla turned his unusual talent for catching grapes in his mouth into world records, charity work, and national TV fame. The Boston-area produce dealer caught grapes from distances reaching nearly 800 feet, bringing smiles to millions along the way.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring American service members in a powerful display of the enduring friendship between former wartime enemies. The gesture caps a historic visit strengthening ties between the longtime allies.
Race car driver Kyle Kirkwood claimed his sixth career IndyCar victory in Arlington, Texas, making a bold late-race pass to seize the championship points lead. The 27-year-old Florida native proved his dominance on street courses with his fifth win in that category.
Nigerian-American aerospace engineer Wendy Okolo earned her PhD at 26 and now leads groundbreaking flight safety research at NASA. She's the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Michael Wardian, 51, just shattered the world record for running seven ultramarathons across seven continents in seven days, winning every single race. He battled 30-mph Antarctic winds, 107-degree Australian heat, and 50 hours of flights to finish over four hours faster than anyone in history.
When fire trapped an 85-year-old wheelchair user inside her Arlington Heights home, a neighbor grabbed a sledgehammer and broke through the door to carry her to safety. The rescue highlights how quick thinking in those first critical minutes can save lives.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
An Arlington runner just proved that age is just a number by breaking the world record for completing ultramarathons on all seven continents in seven days. Michael Wardian's incredible journey took him from Antarctica to Miami, smashing the previous record by nearly five hours.
VHC Health in Arlington is calling for volunteer drivers with four-wheel drive vehicles to help transport hospital staff during Monday's winter storm. The urgent request comes as regional bus services suspend operations. --- ##
When flames engulfed an Arlington home on Sunday morning, firefighters rushed in to save more than just the building. A beloved family dog made it out safely thanks to their quick response.
A quick-thinking Arlington fire crew rescued a trapped dog and extinguished a two-story house fire in under half an hour Sunday morning. All human residents made it out safely before firefighters arrived.