Arlington

Find Good Homes, Great Schools in Arlington’s Harris Crossing Community

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / August 19, 2023 /

By John English Contributing Writer In far South Arlington, just above the borthern border of Mansfield sits the community of Harris Crossing, a neighborhood that has been described as “diverse, welcoming, family-friendly, safe, and well-maintained.” What more can you ask for? The community was established in the mid-oughts and resident Jennifer Garcia has been part…

These Arlington Homes Are As Exciting As The Suburb Itself

By Daniel Lalley / July 30, 2023 /

Arlington, Texas might just be the world’s most exciting suburb. With two major sports stadiums, Texas Live, Six Flags, and Hurricane Harbor, this fast-paced family fun mecca truly has it all. Therefore, it’s no surprise why back in 2009 Jerry Jones set his sights on this city as the stadium home of America’s team. Of…

Marching Bands Toot Horns for Arlington Independence Day Parade, Oldest Event in Town

By Joy Donovan / June 29, 2023 /

Where:  Arlington, TX, through the city’s downtown and the University of Texas at Arlington’s college park district. What makes it special:  It’s history! Started in 1965, this fun parade is the oldest event in Arlington. What began as children riding decorated bicycles through Randol Mill Park has morphed into a two-mile spectacle featuring 120 entries…

Open Houses Worth Celebrating on The Fourth of July And Every Other Day, Too

By Joy Donovan / June 29, 2023 /

Happy birthday, America! On July 4, 2023, the U.S.A. will celebrate its 247th birthday. And in North Texas, there are lots of ways to celebrate in a big way. Everything, they say, is bigger in Texas, so recognizing Independence Day is no small one-evening event. In North Texas, the parties, parades, and picnics to celebrate…

Rangers Fan? These Arlington Open Houses Knock it Out of The Park

By Joy Donovan / June 22, 2023 /

If you’re describing the Texas Rangers baseball team, it could be said it’s like having a player on third base with no outs. Things are lookin’ pretty good right now for the Arlington team’s first season under new manager Bruce Bochy. The French-born manager has taken teams to the World Series four times, winning it…