ARLnow Daily Update: August 7, 2026
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Arlington until 9 p.m. tonight, with forecasters warning of quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 65 mph. Also today: an independent candidate has entered the county treasurer's race for the first time since 1991, and Arlington has awarded a $25,000 contract to the National Civic League to research possible changes to its form of government.
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• WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington
• Independent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991
• Arlington selects partner to research potential…
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