It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Arlington, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting River Legacy Parks in Arlington, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Restaurant506 or visit Top O' Hill Terrace, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Arlington, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Arlington, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Arlington, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Defensive lineman Cameron Hall (Arlington, Texas/ Summit High School), will be officially honored tomorrow as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl's Road to the Dome digital series.The episode will be released tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on the Navy All-American Bowl's social platforms.Hall will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027, live on NBC and Peacock, w...
Defensive lineman Cameron Hall (Arlington, Texas/ Summit High School), will be officially honored tomorrow as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl's Road to the Dome digital series.
The episode will be released tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on the Navy All-American Bowl's social platforms.
Hall will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027, live on NBC and Peacock, which marks the twenty-seventh anniversary of the event.
The nationwide Road to the Dome tour, will honor 100 All-Americans with live and virtual jersey presentations. The series will be released weekly through social platforms across NBC Sports.
Hall was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins (247Sports), Brandon Huffman (Rivals), and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award.
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At this point, anytime there's a post that features a photo of Ray Davis, it doesn't bode well, does it?I've kind of put off doing this, because I don't want to think about the Texas Rangers' payroll situation for 2027, or their budget, or the looming lockout, with Rangers owner Ray Davis reportedly being one of the salary cap hawks on the ownership side.That being said, we are going to take a look at the Rangers' current payroll situation this morning. As always, Cot's Contracts is our invaluable source for most of this inform...
At this point, anytime there's a post that features a photo of Ray Davis, it doesn't bode well, does it?
I've kind of put off doing this, because I don't want to think about the Texas Rangers' payroll situation for 2027, or their budget, or the looming lockout, with Rangers owner Ray Davis reportedly being one of the salary cap hawks on the ownership side.
That being said, we are going to take a look at the Rangers' current payroll situation this morning. As always, Cot's Contracts is our invaluable source for most of this information.
As a sidenote…the past few seasons, when we have done this exercise, we have looked at both the actual payroll and the payroll for luxury tax purposes, in order to get a handle on where the Rangers are relative to the luxury tax thresholds. Given that the organization has made it clear that ownership is not going to spend close to the current luxury tax levels,* there's no reason to deal with that.
* With the CBA expiring, we don't know what the luxury tax threshold will be in 2027, or even if there will be a luxury tax anymore. However, if the luxury tax threshold moved up at the same rate it did throughout the expiring CBA, teams with over $247M in luxury tax payrolls in 2027 would pay the luxury tax. Each team pays roughly $20M in player benefits and the pre-arb bonus pool, so that would mean a team could get to approximately $227M in player payroll without paying the tax, in that scenario.
Texas currently has five players under contract for the 2027 season:
Jacob deGrom — $37,000,000
Corey Seager — $31,500,000
Nathan Eovaldi — $24,000,000
Brandon Nimmo — $20,500,000
Danny Jansen — $8,000,000
In addition, the Rangers have $1M due to Kyle Higashioka to buy out his mutual option for 2027, and $1.25M due to Jakob Junis to buy out his mutual option for 2027.* There's a mutual option with Joc Pederson, as well, but no buyout.
* Mutual options are almost never picked up, since a club is either going to decline the option as being more than they are willing to pay, or a player is going to decline the option because they think they can do better on the open market, or at least want to explore their options.
Those commitments total $123.25M.
The Rangers also have ten players who are arbitration-eligible for 2027. Those ten players, along with their projected arbitration salaries in 2027 (per MLB Trade Rumors), are as follows:
MacKenzie Gore — $8,700,000
Jake Burger — $6,900,000
Josh Jung — $5,200,000
Ezequiel Duran — $4,000,000
Wyatt Langford — $3,300,000
Logan O'Hoppe — $3,100,000
Jacob Latz — $3,000,000
Evan Carter — $1,700,000
Cody Bradford — $1,300,000
Robert Garcia — $1,100,000
In looking at this list, there are only two players who I see as being potential non-tenders — Jake Burger and Logan O'Hoppe.
The Rangers got Burger two offseasons ago for three prospects who the team doesn't miss (and who don't appear in the current BA Marlins top 30 list), and he's given the team two cheap seasons of middling performance at first base. $6.9M is in the ballpark of what middling first basemen cost on the open market — it does not, at first blush, appear to be the sort of discount against market value you hope to capture with players in their arbitration years.
Complicating things for Burger is that Sebastian Walcott is knocking on the door. Were it not for his elbow injury, which cost him most of 2026, Walcott may have already kicked the door down and staked a claim for a major league job. Still, his strong performance over the final couple of months, when he returned to action (though primarily at DH), as well as his Arizona Fall League performance, would suggest he may be a viable option for an infield job in the majors in 2027.
The Rangers could move Josh Jung — who graded out as below average defensively in 2026, and has been underwhelming with the glove the past three years — to first base, opening up the third base position. The hope, I imagine, would be for Walcott to earn the spot in spring training, with Cody Freeman, Justin Foscue (who would be at second base, pushing Ezequiel Duran to third base), and an NRI or two also vying for the job.
That would theoretically make Jake Burger expendable. Of course, the Rangers still don't have a DH, and we all know about the durability concerns with Jung, so a team that isn't pinching pennies might see Burger as having value as the DH and backup first baseman.
My guess is that the Rangers look to sign Burger to a modest raise from the $3.2M he made in 2026 — say, $4.5 to $5M — and let him know he'll be non-tendered at the November 20 contract tender deadline if he doesn't agree. It would make for a difficult decision for Burger, who is old for an arb-eligible player (he turns 31 in April), has a skill set and profile that doesn't tend to be financially rewarded by the market, and who would be on the market for less than two weeks before the lockout hits.
As for O'Hoppe, the Rangers got him from the Angels, along with Chase Silseth, for little other than taking on his salary (which was offset by the Rangers dumping Josh Smith and his salary in the subsequent deal with the Jays, and if you're curious, MLBTR projects Smith as getting $3.875M in arbitration this year). The DMN reported just this past week that they view him as a long-term project on defense, which would suggest that they are interested in keeping him around and working with him. Given the lack of catching depth in the upper levels, keeping O'Hoppe around, even as a third catcher who you can option to the minors, would make sense, if you think the defense is salvageable.
O'Hoppe made $2.63 million in 2026. My guess is that the Rangers do with O'Hoppe what I am guessing they do with Burger, offering him around $2.5 million — perhaps on a split contract — and non-tendering him if he doesn't accept. Catchers are always in demand, but with the concerns about O'Hoppe's receiving, I don't know what the market for him would be like, and he could end up landing in the pile of fungible veteran catchers who get NRIs every spring.
To head off any comments about Gore being a non-tender candidate, he's made 96 starts over the past three seasons, is lefthanded, and has quality stuff. He'd get more than one year at $8-9 million if he were a free agent. And that's without even getting into the fact that the Rangers traded five prospects for him last offseason, and non-tendering him would be an admission of failure that I don't think the front office wants to make.
So let's assume that the Rangers keep all ten of their arb-eligible players, at the MLBTR projected salaries, except for Burger and O'Hoppe, who we would slot in at $5M and $2.5M, respectively.
That would put us at $159.05M for 2027 payroll. Add in roughly $12M for the rest of your pre-arbitration players rounding out the active roster and the 40 man roster, and that's a $171.05M payroll
To put this in perspective, Cot's has the Rangers' 2026 year-end payroll at $191.7M. So if the Rangers were to keep payroll static, they'd have $20 million to spend this offseason.
That is not a lot.
On the other hand, the lineup and starting rotation don't have a lot of holes right now. You're bringing back all your starters in the lineup except for Pederson at DH, though if you are moving Jung to first base and Burger to DH, that problem is solved.
You probably want a righthanded hitting outfielder who can play center field to either platoon with Evan Carter, or push him to the bench if he continues not to hit, though they could opt to put Duran in the outfield — at least against lefties — and use Justin Foscue or Cody Freeman at DH. Or, hell, they could let Burger go and put Foscue at DH, now that I think about it.
And you also need a backup catcher, unless you decide you're confident in O'Hoppe, though if they have Jansen and O'Hoppe and feel like O'Hoppe is a potentially viable backup option, they could just go with some veteran NRIs and, if O'Hoppe doesn't have the Chopp-es behind the plate in Surprise, have one of them back up Jansen.
The rotation currently features deGrom, Eovaldi, Gore, Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, and Cody Bradford. The latter three all have questions and concerns, but overall, I don't see the Rangers spending money on adding starting pitching. There will be your usual collection of NRIs brought in as depth, of course, but I can't see the Rangers going out and spending money to add a middling innings eater, given where things stand now.
The bullpen, of course, is the bullpen, and once again, the Rangers will be going out into the market to get cheap, functional arms. That said, they are bringing back Garcia, Silseth, Jacob Latz, and Peyton Gray, which would represent half of their projected Opening Day bullpen. Young, Fenstermaker & Co. will probably need to add three or four relievers, and will likely do it, as they have the previous couple of seasons, on the cheap.
So if the Rangers are looking at a 2027 payroll in line with what they had in 2026, they don't have a lot to spend, but would be able to fill the holes.
The problem, of course, is that the Rangers don't have the financial resources to make any real upgrades or improvements to the roster in this scenario. They'd essentially be running it back — something that the front office seems to have signaled they don't want to do. If they want to upgrade a spot, they'd likely need to increase payroll from 2026, make a trade that would cost prospects and/or current major league pieces, or move one of the four veterans with large salaries in an effort to re-allocate those funds elsewhere.
Its a conundrum. And its made all the more difficult by the pending lockout, and the uncertainty of the future financial landscape with a new CBA.
Make plans to attend Arlington's annual Aging Well Expo to learn important tips and information about how to live your best life here in The American Dream City.The Aging Well Expo is a one-day event geared for adults ages 21 and up. This free event is organized by the City of Arlington with support from numerous community sponsors. With around 100 vendors, fun fitness demos and free health screenings, there’s something for everyone.Pre-registrationPre-registration is now open for the event, wh...
Make plans to attend Arlington's annual Aging Well Expo to learn important tips and information about how to live your best life here in The American Dream City.
The Aging Well Expo is a one-day event geared for adults ages 21 and up. This free event is organized by the City of Arlington with support from numerous community sponsors. With around 100 vendors, fun fitness demos and free health screenings, there’s something for everyone.
Pre-registration is now open for the event, which will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, inside the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center, 1200 Ballpark Way.
Participants can choose to attend one of two sessions, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or from noon to 2 p.m. Each session will offer the same experience. An accessibility hour will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for participants who use wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids.
Visit the Aging Well Expo webpage to pre-register and find a list of Frequently Asked Questions about this great event. You can also register in person, by phone at 817-575-3400, or at any City of Arlington recreation center.
Attendees must pre-register by 5 p.m. Sept. 18 to receive a complimentary grab-and-go boxed lunch, which will be available throughout both sessions for participants to pick up and take with them. Complimentary water and coffee will also be available during each session.
Parking for this event is free. Golf carts will be available to help participants get to the venue from the parking lot. Drop-offs at the front entrance are also allowed.
Information about Arlington’s On-Demand service and Handitran services will be emailed to registered attendees before the event. Golf cart shuttles will assist attendees from the parking lot to the front door. The entrance on the south side of the building is fully accessible.
By The Nature Conservancy CommunicationsAs Texas faces increasing flood risks, a newly published statewide guidance manual can help local leaders, planners and practitioners incorporate nature into resilience strategies. The Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience in Texas guidance manual, developed by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) with support from The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC), Freese and Nichols, Inc. and other partners, provides practical, science-based guidance for planning and implementi...
By The Nature Conservancy Communications
As Texas faces increasing flood risks, a newly published statewide guidance manual can help local leaders, planners and practitioners incorporate nature into resilience strategies. The Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience in Texas guidance manual, developed by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) with support from The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC), Freese and Nichols, Inc. and other partners, provides practical, science-based guidance for planning and implementing approaches that reduce flood impacts while delivering benefits for people and nature.
Nature-based solutions use or mimic natural features and processes to improve resilience to flooding and other environmental challenges. Working alongside traditional infrastructure, these approaches can help slow, store and absorb floodwaters while also improving water quality, promoting biodiversity and creating healthier places to live.
The new guidance manual synthesizes information on nature-based flood mitigation strategies into a single statewide resource designed to help local governments, planners and practitioners evaluate, plan and implement projects that reduce flood risk. It provides a framework for identifying appropriate nature-based solutions and assessing project feasibility while considering design, construction, operation, maintenance and adaptive management needs.
“Too often, nature-based solutions are overlooked in conversations about infrastructure and flood mitigation. The Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience in Texas guidance manual helps change that by providing practical, science-informed guidance for integrating nature into flood mitigation strategies. I’m proud to be part of an effort that makes these approaches more accessible to decision-makers across Texas,” said Justin Kozak, nature-based solutions project manager for The Nature Conservancy in Texas.
Watch: City of Arlington Nature-Based Solutions Case Study
The manual serves as a resource for organizations seeking to incorporate nature-based approaches into planning efforts and infrastructure investments, too. An accompanying resource, Example Model Ordinance Language for Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience, was developed as an additional tool for local governments interested in incentivizing or requiring these approaches through local regulations and is available upon request from the TWDB.
Users can also explore TWDB’s Interactive Dashboard, which helps identify and evaluate potential flood mitigation opportunities through mapping tools, planning resources and site-specific data. The dashboard features a series of video case studies that showcase projects from across the state, providing decision-makers with real-world examples of how natural infrastructure can reduce risk while improving water resources, habitat and quality of life. Support for this was made possible in part by Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
“We’re deeply grateful to Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the Texas Water Development Board for investing in nature-based solutions and helping make this guidance available to communities across Texas,” said James McGuire, state director of The Nature Conservancy in Texas. “This manual, together with the video case studies and other supporting resources, will help local leaders identify and implement effective strategies that protect people, strengthen economies, enhance water resources and support wildlife habitat.”
The Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience in Texas guidance manual is available for download online from the Texas Water Development Board.
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