Arlington

December Nights Are The Perfect Time to Shine a Light on North Texas Open Houses

By Joy Donovan / December 7, 2023 /

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, right? Lights are tracing rooflines throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and this being Texas, subtlety ain’t part of the deal around here. Christmas light gawking is as traditional as hot chocolate and poinsettias. When it comes to Christmas lights, boundaries are nonexistent. Bigger is better, more is…

Open Houses Show That Arlington’s a Baseball Town With World Series’ Cred, No Matter What Josh Said

By Joy Donovan / November 2, 2023 /

It was 2013 when former Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton infamously said, “It’s one of those things, especially Dallas, has always been a football town … but it’s not a true baseball town.” Well, that seems a little silly now, doesn’t it, Josh? The Texas Rangers baseball team has brought a World Series win, plenty of…

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…