Arlington

Feel Good City: Here Are 2 Homes Under $500K in Plano, Ranked Top 20 as Most Caring

By Joy Donovan / December 19, 2025 /

Tis the season for bell-ringing kettle drives, helping needy families, and giving to homeless shelters. But there’s one city in North Texas that keeps this lovely Christmas spirit all year long. It’s Plano. The North Texas city recently earned a top spot in the rankings as one of the most caring cities in America, according…

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…

Arlington Home Cooks Up Holiday-Ready Kitchen for Entertaining

By Joy Donovan / November 14, 2025 /

There are some definite requirements for the holidays. Decorations and great food are two of the essentials, but so is a great kitchen to make all the magic happen. When the family comes over for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, having a place to brew spiced cider, bake cookies or roast turkey is…

Cities Are Urged to Push for Local Voice Ahead of Texas’ 2027 Housing Legislation

By Joy Donovan / November 4, 2025 /

Don’t wait for 2027. That was the message often repeated at the Texas Municipal League’s 113th Annual Conference held last week at the Fort Worth Convention Center. More than 3,500 municipal employees and elected officials attended the three-day event that included a first-day welcome from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, where the overarching message was…

Check Out This Fabulous Island Townhome in Arlington’s Viridian

By Brenda Masse / October 15, 2025 /

Arlington’s Viridian is one of the most distinctive and sought-after master planned communities in Texas, known for its world-class amenities, ideal location, and beautiful homes. We previously reported on this interesting development, which has grown over the years, and just a few months ago, Viridian broke ground on its exciting third phase. This week’s Highlight…