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The newest class of Texas Rangers Foundation Richard Greene Scholars was recently introduced during a game at Globe Life Field.

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Six new Richard Greene Scholars join the fold

THE TEXAS RANGERS Baseball Foundation last month announced the six Richard Greene Scholars selected to receive $10,000 college scholarships and represent each of the Arlington ISD high schools in an internship program set to begin their senior year.

The Richard Greene Scholars for the 2022-23 school year include Emily Buchele (Lamar High School), Alexis Chukwunyere (Seguin High School), Brett Hoelscher (Arlington High School), Zoey Jackson (Martin High School), Cindy Luu (Bowie High School), and Maite Marin (Sam Houston High School).

The Richard Greene Scholars Program, named for former Arlington Mayor Richard Greene, was established in 1997 as a collaborative effort with the City of Arlington and Arlington Independent School District to pay tribute to the mayor that led the campaign to keep the Rangers in Arlington.

Over the past 25 years, the program has provided more than $1.3 million in college scholarships to 138 Arlington ISD students, along with an immersive internship and mentorship opportunity that includes time with the City of Arlington, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, River Legacy, Arlington ISD, UTA, Mission Arlington, Tarrant County Commissioners Court, North Texas Council of Governments, Arlington Memorial Hospital and classroom experiences at the Dipert Career Technology Center.

In 2018, The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s Richard Greene Scholars Program was recognized by Major League Baseball, winning the Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence.

JLA is preparing for its fall new member class

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON is preparing for the start of its fall new member class. The fall curriculum starts with a day of team building and hands-on service opportunities, plus a tour of Arlington, and is followed by five monthly classes that cover various aspects of JLA’s mission and membership, culminating in a holiday fundraising project in December.

Recognizing how the COVID-19 pandemic has both highlighted needs and impacted volunteer opportunities, JLA is poised to train a new generation of women to make a difference in the Arlington community.

“We have a refreshed curriculum for this new member class that really gets to the core of who we are at JLA – women united in service – and even who we aren’t,” says April Benjamin, JLA President. “New members will learn everything from our history and how we develop women leaders to how we help improve our community. And since our members are our mission, we want to give new members every opportunity to identify which part of JLA speaks to their heart for service.”

Applications for the fall new member class are still open. Women interested in joining JLA can apply online at jlarlington.org.

Districts serving Arlington students receive high marks from the TEA

School districts serving students who live in the City of Arlington received high rankings from the Texas Education Agency last month.

Arlington, Grand Prairie, Kennedale and Mansfield ISDs received “B” ratings for the 2021-2022 school year on the TEA’s A-F Accountability Ratings. HurstEuless-Bedford ISD, whose district boundaries include the Viridian development in north Arlington, received an “A” rating.

Levitt Pavilion will host Do Good Fest on Oct. 7 to support pediatric health

LEVITT PAVILION ARLINGTON will host The National Life Group Do Good Fest featuring Gangstagrass at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7, with proceeds from the concert going to support Parkland Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program. Parkland’s innovative program is uniquely designed to serve those most in need: kids from low-income backgrounds or who are uninsured/ under-insured, often preventing them from receiving behavioral services through other means. “National Life has always been purpose-

Gangstagrass driven,” said Beth Rusnock, President of the National Life Group Foundation, which previously presented a benefit concert in Vermont that raised more than $300,000 for a charitable cause there. “Helping protect children and families is what we do. That’s why supporting children’s mental health is a focus of ours. We’re excited to introduce Texas to Do Good Fest so we can come together to celebrate and support kids.”

The event will feature food trucks, a Nonprofit Village, a VIP Lounge, and live music. Fest is free to attend, and donations for the Pediatric Behavioral Health Program at Parkland are encouraged at the event.

For more: DoGoodFest.com/Texas

ACPAAA to hold a golf tournament on Oct. 10

THE ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION will host its Eighth Annual Golf Scramble on Monday, Oct. 10 at Mansfield National Golf Club (3750 National Pkwy.) Registration will begin at 7 a.m., and play will begin at 8 a.m.

This event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, and the proceeds from the tournament will go toward the purchase of items for the Arlington Police Department not included in the city budget.

The tournament will have separate prizes for women and men for closest to the pin on all par 3s and for the longest drive on three of the par 5s.

Even if you can’t play, or if you don’t live in the Arlington area, you can be part of this altruistic endeavor by donating for a playing spot for an Arlington Police Department officer or for an officer from your own community.

For more information about the association or to register for the tournament, visit acpaaa.org.

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Mansfield to get an H-E-B store soon

H-E-B recently announced plans to open a store in Mansfield, continuing its expansion in the DFW Metroplex.

The store will be located at the corner of US 287 and Broad Street. It will become the first H-E-B store format in Tarrant County. H-E-B owns roughly 28 acres at the site.

“For years our residents have asked for an H-E-B, and on behalf of the City Council, we are proud to welcome this economic driver and much desired business to Mansfield,” Mayor Michael Evans says. “With our growing economy and invested community, Mansfield is the perfect home for the first H-E-B location in southeast Tarrant County.”