“In principle and reality, libraries are life-enhancing palaces of wonder.” - Gail Honeyman This year marks 100 chapters of the Arlington Public Library! Beginning in 1923, Downtown Arlington's Library consisted of 500 books in wood crates and was located inside the Farmer's National Bank. This very first location was opened by Pearl … [Read more...]
Arlington Public Library Celebrates 100 Chapters
Texas Rangers Start Off Strong in 2023 Opening Day Game Against Phillies
Last Thursday, DFW residents and visitors flooded Globe Life Field to join the Texas Rangers for Opening Day celebrations! On March 30th, people came out in droves to watch the 2023 season opener between our very own, Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies. This season marks the 51st year of the Rangers playing in Arlington and the … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Heralded Recruiter, Kentucky Assistant KT Turner Named UT Arlington Head Men’s Basketball Coach
ARLINGTON – Bringing nearly 20 years of collegiate coaching experience ranging from Texas junior college to currently the University of Kentucky, former UT Arlington men’s basketball student-athlete KT Turner has been named the 10th full-time head coach in program history. Turner, 44, is an assistant coach with Kentucky – hired by John Calipari … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: Medical City Arlington Breaks Ground on Patient Tower
ARLINGTON – A groundbreaking ceremony at Medical City Arlington today launched a major expansion project that includes a new patient tower, additional patient beds and significant renovations. Many medical City Arlington colleagues and medical staff members gathered to celebrate the expansion project, along with community dignitaries, including … [Read more...]
Official Press Release: XFL Opening Weekend Delivers World-Class Professional Football For Fans
ARLINGTON, TX — February 22, 2023 — The XFL is pleased to share key fan engagement and gameplay figures from its successful opening weekend (February 18-19), driven by the quality and dynamic nature of its on-field football product, its rules and fan-focused game presentation innovations, and further elevated by the combined … [Read more...]
Advancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice and Peace
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday of remembrance and celebration of his impactful life. This year, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16, 2023. Arlington will have celebrations all weekend leading up to MLK Jr. Day with community events to continue the Dream that Martin Luther King Jr. had. Courtesy of … [Read more...]