Long Pham, a claims supervisor and U.S. Army veteran, promised to work for and respond to Arlington residents after being sworn in as an at-large council member.
Arlington City Council members say guiding the town through redevelopment and improving city services are their priorities as they begin their council terms.
The race for two Arlington school district seats has centered around higher teacher salaries and filling learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these contests haven't been immune to local politics and national discussions about race and sexual orientation in the classroom and on library shelves.
The highly contentious Republican contest for Tarrant County Judge is drawing the most attention in the March 1 primary election but there are several other noteworthy contests that will determine local matchups for the general election in November.
Arlington Council members have reached a compromise that could keep construction on schedule for an active adult center, while ensuring minority business owners get a fair shot at a key contract.