Arlington
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…
Read MoreWhere: 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreBy John English Contributing Writer The Downtown Arlington Management Corporation scored a major coup when it landed a $75,000 grant from General Motors to turn unused railroad land into a transformative public space. Arlington, along with 69 other communities in the country were eligible for the grant, the funds from which will be used to…
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