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Beth Owens, left, and Letatia Teykl founded the Arlington Women's Alliance 13 years ago when they noticed women were underrepresented in the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Representing the underrepresented
Alexia Muñoz, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas—The Arlington Women’s Alliance was formed 13 years ago when co-founders Beth Owens and Letatia Teykl noticed that they were part of the underrepresented group of women in the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. In response, they formed the Women’s Alliance to empower women...

Beth Owens, left, and Letatia Teykl founded the Arlington Women's Alliance 13 years ago when they noticed women were underrepresented in the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Representing the underrepresented
Alexia Muñoz, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas—The Arlington Women’s Alliance was formed 13 years ago when co-founders Beth Owens and Letatia Teykl noticed that they were part of the underrepresented group of women in the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. In response,...

Detail of the tattoo the Arlington Sentinel's Andrew Norton got in Japan. Tattoos are traditionally frowned upon in Japan because of their association with organized crime, but the younger generation in Japan is more accepting of body art.
Japan left a lasting mark on his soul, arm
Andrew Norton, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

KYOTO, Japan—Tattoos can be found throughout the world. Some people get them to honor their children, spouses or families. Some get them...

While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

TOKYO—Tourists to Japan are understandably drawn to the nation’s rich historical and cultural sites, its natural beauty and distinctive cuisine—not...

Arlington's walkability is hampered by sidewalks that come to an abrupt end or the complete absence of sidewalks, according to advocates for greater walkability. In this photo, a sidewalk gives way to grass and uneven footing on North Davis Drive near West Main Street in Arlington, Texas.
Arlington's walkability challenge
Pedro Malkomes, Staff Writer • August 25, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas—“I honestly don’t think getting around Arlington is as bad as [everyone] says, but it’s still a shame, because if it...

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While tourists to Japan are drawn to the nation's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty, sometimes they just want to experience the familiarity of home and might seek out a gaming arcade. What they'll find is that Japanese gaming is a world away from what they are accustomed to.
Achievements unlocked in Japan
Monica Meza, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024

TOKYO—Tourists to Japan are understandably drawn to the nation’s rich historical and cultural sites, its natural beauty and distinctive cuisine—not...

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