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Arlington Sentinel News - September 25, 2025
Arlington Sentinel News – September 25, 2025
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Ley de Texas otorga más poder a presidentes universitarios sobre senados de facultad
Ley de Texas otorga más poder a presidentes universitarios sobre senados de facultad
Arlington Sentinel News en Español
Arlington Sentinel News en Español
ASNE Lone Star NATAS College Awards 2025
ASNE Lone Star NATAS College Awards 2025
Diana Garcia, left, and Eikichi enjoy connection through music near Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki, Japan.
Chance meeting, music build connection
Peaceful Hiroshima carries the heavy weight of history.
Hiroshima invites us to sit with our grief
Japan is a land easily caricatured and misunderstood. Travelers willing to lean into the discomfort of the unknown can find that Japan is much more than its stereotype.
Beyond cherry blossoms and onigiri
Climbing Mount Fuji became a defining moment in a journey of growth. From left to right, Shuang Gou, Faisal Khan and Hasan Mustafa Rivzi. To see the full image, please click on the photo.
Japan journey becomes pathway to self
While studying abroad in Japan, Kodi Kluck learned that to become the person she was meant to be, she had to abandon her comfort zone. In this photo, Kluck admires the famous floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Japan. In Japanese, Miyajima translates to "shrine island."
Discomfort leads to personal growth
Visit builds connection despite barriers
Visit builds connection despite barriers
One of the Macho Bar's macho men flexes for customers. The Macho Bar in Kyoto, Japan, offers power poses, princess carries and drinks juiced by raw muscles.
Playful theme, memorable experience
Camarie Wallin, owner of Creative Hands, said running the shop isn't easy. But she also said she's never enjoyed her work more.
Ceramics studio molds community
Aminta Gutierrez inside Tejas Smashburgers, one of the two food trucks she owns and operates in Arlington's Ghost Food Park.
Food truck owner follows her taste
Theatre Arlington, located at 305 W. Main St. in Arlington, is currently offering "You Can't Take It with You." The play is schedule to run through Sunday.
Theatre Arlington reprises a classic play
Visit builds connection despite barriers
Visit builds connection despite barriers
One of the Macho Bar's macho men flexes for customers. The Macho Bar in Kyoto, Japan, offers power poses, princess carries and drinks juiced by raw muscles.
Playful theme, memorable experience
Holy Annunciation Cathedral, the only Orthodox church in the Kyoto Prefecture, is a 15-minute walk from the Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae bus station.
In land of temples, shrines, a cathedral
Diana Garcia, left, and Eikichi enjoy connection through music near Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki, Japan.
Chance meeting, music build connection
The famous Shibuya crossing is a magnet for tourists, but for a person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, the crowds, lights, traffic and noise can be overstimulating.
Japan can be tough for those with ADHD
University of Texas at Arlington football game against Lamar University at Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Texas. UTA Senior Quarterback Scott Logan (#9) is seen with the ball. Courtesy of University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections. From the Arlington Citizen Journal Negative Collection.
UTA remains far from the crowd’s roar
Arlington Downs race track, 1946. Source: J. W. Dunlop Photograph Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries Special Collections.
City was once a mecca for horse racing
Mount Fuji saves some of its steepest climbs leading up to the summit.
Fuji-san continues to lure climbers
The United Football League, or UFL, is now headquartered in Arlington, Texas, at 1401 Nolan Ryan Expressway in the city’s Entertainment District.
UFL doubles down on Arlington
Bicycles locked at a bike rack on the University of Texas at Arlington campus.
City works to improve cycling safety
One of the Macho Bar's macho men flexes for customers. The Macho Bar in Kyoto, Japan, offers power poses, princess carries and drinks juiced by raw muscles.
Playful theme, memorable experience
Camarie Wallin, owner of Creative Hands, said running the shop isn't easy. But she also said she's never enjoyed her work more.
Ceramics studio molds community
Aminta Gutierrez inside Tejas Smashburgers, one of the two food trucks she owns and operates in Arlington's Ghost Food Park.
Food truck owner follows her taste
Theatre Arlington, located at 305 W. Main St. in Arlington, is currently offering "You Can't Take It with You." The play is schedule to run through Sunday.
Theatre Arlington reprises a classic play
Harvesting Hope Community Garden at 910 S. Collins St. in Arlington aims to promote sustainability and build a stronger community.
Food insecurity remains vexing issue
Holy Annunciation Cathedral, the only Orthodox church in the Kyoto Prefecture, is a 15-minute walk from the Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae bus station.
In land of temples, shrines, a cathedral
An artist's rendering of the large torii gate that marks the entrance to Meiji Shrine in Tokyo.
Meiji Shrine offers a peaceful oasis
Locals and tourists walk through Meiji Jingu on July 14, 2025. The main shrine is found at the end of the path.
The shrine’s whisper, the city’s roar
College students gathered at a recent worship session called The Jungle at Inclusion Coffee in Arlington, Texas. The weekly events are hosted by Fielder Church.
Student-led worship builds community
Mission Arlington serves the needs of the Arlington, Texas, community.
Mission Arlington serves community
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Aminta Gutierrez inside Tejas Smashburgers, one of the two food trucks she owns and operates in Arlington's Ghost Food Park.

Food truck owner follows her taste

Lorelai Hofer, Staff Writer
September 22, 2025
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