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Warm weather and rain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week

Dallas-Fort Worth residents can anticipate storms and warm weather, with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s this week. Monique Sellers, National Weather Service meteorologist, said this week will bring another busy pattern, beginning with storms. “We’ve got a front and a dry line that’s going to be moving into the area,” she said. “It’s going to bring us another round of severe weather potential.” Tuesday’s storm is expected to have damaging hail and winds, while the rest of the week teeters on rain chances and high heat. “Usually we do see a pretty active pattern into a good part of June before we finally do start to dry out,” Sellers said. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Summer 2025 hours of operation

As Mavericks settle into the summer semester, several university facilities have adjusted their hours to accommodate the seasonal schedule. Maverick Activities Center 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday. 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Connection Café Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Market in the University Center 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. The UC Starbucks Closed during the summer. The UC Subway 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. University Center The UC has adjusted hours of operation until June 21. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 and closed June 19. Central Library 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed June 19 and July 4. Health Services Available by appointment 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday. The pharmacy 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed one hour for lunch. @samip.parajuli.54 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Tarrant County Commissioners Court to vote on redistricting

After weeks of deliberation, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court will vote on controversial redistricting maps that could split Arlington into multiple precincts on Tuesday in Fort Worth. The proposed maps could shift Precinct 2, Arlington’s main precinct represented by Democratic commissioner Alisa Simmons, to lean more Republican, according to county data. Simmons’ term ends in 2026, and she will have to run for reelection to keep her position. Seven maps that will affect parts of north, east and west Arlington are in consideration, determining whether areas are part of Districts 1, 2 or 3. Plans to redistrict moved into motion early April when the commissioners court approved an agreement with the Public Interest Legal Foundation. The foundation is providing legal guidance on potential changes to district boundaries for the 2026 primary and general elections. The redistricting is seen as a political and partisan issue by several stakeholders. In a statement, Republican Commissioner Manny Ramirez said he leads his work with a strict focus on conservative policies and values, giving limited attention to political noise. “However, there is one distinct responsibility of this job that is, in my opinion, very political and that is redistricting,” he said. “Conservative policies and values continue to make Tarrant County the greatest and most successful county in the nation.” On May 23, 10 Tarrant County mayors signed a letter opposing redistricting. In the document they voiced concern that the data used from the 2020 census is outdated and won’t effectively represent demographics due to recent growth in the county. The letter urges the commissioners to wait until the 2030 census is released, when data will be more representative. Since the letter was sent, the mayors of Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego have requested their removal from the statement, now in support of the redistricting, according to a Facebook post from County Judge Tim O’Hare. Simmons said in a press release that the mayors are right to speak out. “This is not just a minority issue, it’s a community issue,” Simmons said. “It’s an attack on our values, on good governance and on the wallets of hardworking families across our county.” Texas Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, said the redistricting proposals violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “A mid-decade redistricting is a completely unnecessary, foolish endeavor that will undoubtedly expose Tarrant County taxpayers to costly litigation,” he said. On May 26, the Arlington city council voted 8-1 on a resolution opposing the redistricting. Other councils in Tarrant County have voted on similar resolutions, with varying outcomes. Fort Worth’s council passed its resolution in a 6-4 vote. Dallas County last redistricted in 2021, when the census data was just a year old. It has been more than a decade since Tarrant County changed its voter maps. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show to bring community

Downtown Arlington Management Corp. will host its fourth annual Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at the Vandergriff Town Center. This event will showcase over 150 classic and antique cars from the ’20s through the ’70s, representing half a century of restored, maintained and beloved vehicles from the past, according to the event listing. The free event features a live DJ, food from Prince Lebanese and Chick-fil-A and the new Rotary Dream Park. General car registration is $25, and vehicles must be registered separately and be built on or before 1979. Registration ends at noon Thursday, and all entry fees will be donated to the Arlington Police Foundation. Car owners must arrive between 7 and 8:30 a.m., with no entries allowed after 8:45 a.m. All cars must be pre-registered, and there are no walk-ups due to limited space. Maggie Campbell, Downtown Arlington Management Corp. president and CEO, said the car show resonated with the community when they first did it after the pandemic. Since then, the car show has consistently drawn between 2500 and 3000 people per event, Campbell said. “It keeps growing and getting better year after year,” she said. Ten judges will select first and second place from each of the five decades at 2 p.m. The winning cars will be given trophies for best of show, best story, best club participation, mayor’s choice, best hometown car and people’s choice. The top 10 cars will also receive a commemorative license plate, and other winners will receive gift certificates. The winners of the best story and best hometown car will be featured in an Arlington Today Magazine issue about the 2025 car show. Best of show will receive two free Texas Rangers home game tickets and a one-night stay at the Loews Arlington Hotel. Seniors, first responders and veterans receive a discount for registration. For the promo code, contact damc@downtownarlington.org or call 817-303-2800 for more information. “[The event] instills a sense of civic pride and a sense of community, and that is something that is very important, but it’s hard to measure,” Campbell said. “You know it when you see it and you feel it when you’re there.” news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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UTA, TCC leaders tout success in preparing students for workforce, anticipate growth

Leaders of UTA and Tarrant County College see their institutions’ partnership as the way to strengthen economic opportunities in North Texas. “We're united by a belief that when our students thrive, so does our entire region,” UTA President Jennifer Cowley told business and collegiate leaders at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s third annual State of Higher Education event Thursday at College Park Center. At the event, Cowley and Elva LeBlanc, Tarrant County College chancellor, touted their colleges’ ability to prepare students to join the workforce. TCC is celebrating its 60th anniversary and UTA its 130th. Combined, the colleges serve more than 100,000 students annually, said Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. They have an economic impact of almost $30 billion within the state and region. LeBlanc said TCC prepares students for high-demand careers, from aviation and automotive technology to education and health care. The college, in partnership with the Fort Worth Film Commission, plans to offer four new certificates in spring 2026 to train production crews in preparation for North Texas’ boom in films and TV shows. TCC will continue to manage funding responsibly, including a move to zero-based budgeting in the upcoming fiscal year, LeBlanc said. The accounting method calls for justifying every expense each period. TCC is also providing free tuition to dual credit students from low-income families. “Our students and their families invest so much in higher education — their faith in us means everything,” she said. “And our taxpayers and partners trust us to use our resources wisely.” Cowley said she sees UTA’s and the City of Arlington’s progress as intertwined and unbreakable. UTA’s Blaze Forward program will fully cover tuition and fees for 65% of more than 5,000 incoming freshmen in the upcoming school year, Cowley said. The university is also serving more than 100 students through the Emerging Mavericks program, which supports those who aged out of foster care or experienced homelessness. The university is preparing for a new aviation innovation and management program in spring 2026, Cowley said. UTA has produced alumni in several fields, from veterans awarded the Medal of Honor to those working at NASA. They've served in the Texas Legislature. They have designed everything from Globe Life Field to a net-zero energy skyscraper, Cowley said. And they’ve worked with Frito-Lay to improve the seasoning of their chips. “Every time you snack on a perfectly seasoned and shaped Dorito, you have a Maverick to thank for that,” Cowley said to the audience’s applause. “You’re welcome.” @DangHLe news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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