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While Halloween offers the promise of spooky excitement and lots of candy, parents need to take care to ensure their children enjoy a safe celebration.
Tips to ensure a worry-free Halloween
Samarie Goffney, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas – As Halloween approaches, Arlington residents are preparing for a night of spooky excitement. But with the anticipated fun comes the responsibility of ensuring a safe and enjoyable night of trick-or-treating. Here is a quick guide of how to stay safe on Halloween. Plan Ahead It...

While Halloween offers the promise of spooky excitement and lots of candy, parents need to take care to ensure their children enjoy a safe celebration.
Tips to ensure a worry-free Halloween
Samarie Goffney, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas – As Halloween approaches, Arlington residents are preparing for a night of spooky excitement. But with the anticipated fun comes the responsibility of ensuring a safe and enjoyable night of trick-or-treating. Here is a quick guide...

Visitors to Japan's animal cafes find that the animals often have main-character energy and lots of personality, as is the case with this expressive micro pig.
Animal cafes offer unique encounters
Cierra Browning, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

TOKYO--Arlington residents are no doubt aware of cat cafes, where for a fee visitors can commune with furry kitties and possibly adopt one. But...

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...

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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