Here in greater Arlington, sports play a key role in our community. Starting this February, a new team will hit the gridiron at the renovated Globe Life Park. The XFL is bringing a new experience to football fans across North Texas. There are a total of 8 teams in the league including the Dallas Renegades right here in Arlington. The XFL’s new … [Read more...]
XFL Prepares for Kick Off in Arlington with the Dallas Renegades
Arlington GM Assembly Plant to Make Almost 300 Temporary Employees Permanent
By the end of March, the Arlington General Motors Assembly Plant is transitioning nearly 300 temporary hourly employees to regular full-time employment. General Motors is also giving more than 1,350 hourly employees around the country full-time positions. Offering a pathway to full-time employment is a part of the contract General Motors struck … [Read more...]
Arlington Development Community Survey Results Released
Eleven senior members of the Arlington development community attended a meeting at City Hall to review and discuss the results of a satisfaction survey conducted by the city in December. Jim Parajon, Deputy City Manager and Gincy Thoppil, Director Planning and Development Services conducted the meeting. Mayor Jeff Williams and Councilmember … [Read more...]
12 Monumental Events of the Decade that Cemented Arlington as the Entertainment Capital
2020 is here, and greater Arlington has a lot to be proud of. We invite you to look back on the biggest events of the decade right here in the Entertainment Capital of North Texas. 2010 NBA All-Star Game – The 2010 NBA All-Star Game set a Guinness World Record for the highest-attended basketball game in history. With an attendance of 108,713, … [Read more...]
Top 12 Economic Development Wins of the Decade
With 2019 coming to an end, greater Arlington has a lot to celebrate. This decade has been marked by monumental events that are driving economic development in greater Arlington and creating community prosperity. We invite you to look back on our accomplishments and look forward to what the future holds. Please note that these achievements are in … [Read more...]
Arlington’s City Council Approves $810 Million Development Project
Exciting things are happening in the American Dream City. Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Arlington's City Council unanimously approved the next phase for Arlington’s Entertainment District. This transformative development project includes a new 888 room Lowes Hotel with 1,900 parking spaces, convention center, corporate office headquarters, mixed-use … [Read more...]