Arlington

Updated Arlington One-Story Pairs Strong Curb Appeal With Backyard Comfort

By Joy Donovan / May 26, 2026 /

When the curb appeal is as crisp and classic as the house at 1710 N. Dickerson Dr. in Arlington, it attracts some stop-the-car attention. The white brick shines in the light, and the black front door, flanked by lanterns, gives the house a focal point. Step on the porch, walk through the house, and find…

In Arlington’s Interlochen, the Christmas Lights Are So Bright That People Magazine Took Notice

By Joy Donovan / December 12, 2025 /

Landing on People magazine’s radar is no small achievement. Well, it seems we have a newsworthy star in our midst. Not a sexiest man alive, mind you, but maybe a glittering superstar — Arlington’s Interlochen Lights was ranked number eight last year in its list of America’s top 10 Christmas displays. “It was unexpected,” said longtime…

Enjoy Botanical Garden Living in South Arlington

By Joy Donovan / April 22, 2025 /

This time of year, walking through the Fort Worth Botanic Garden or Dallas Arboretum is an absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon. The flowers are blooming, the trees are leafy, and the grass is green and lush. Who doesn’t want to linger there? Who wouldn’t like to just live in the middle of all…

Nip, Tuck and Refreshed: Arlington Highlands Gets a Shopping Center Facelift

By Joy Donovan / April 15, 2025 /

Sometimes it’s time for a nip and tuck for those so inclined to look in the mirror and want to fix a few things. Maybe a facelift to smooth out the wrinkles and define the contours. Well, sometimes a shopping center needs to go through a little smoothing and redefining on its own. An aging…

National Medal of Honor Museum to Open, Expanding Arlington’s Entertainment District

By Joy Donovan / March 19, 2025 /

Fly your flag and strike up the band. No, it’s not the Fourth of July yet, but a new National Medal of Honor Museum is opening March 25 in Arlington — Texas, not Virginia, that is. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation will unveil its new 100,000-square-foot museum and monument next week, located at…