Arlington is the Entertainment Capital of North Texas, and the Texas Rangers are proud to call it home. Since the 1970s, the Texas Rangers have been a source of Arlington pride. Not only do they entertain us, but the Texas Rangers also represent our community’s values. While their season is delayed, the team is spending their time coming together … [Read more...]
Four Ways the Texas Rangers are Giving Back
Feed the Frontline Strives to Support Healthcare Heroes and Local Restaurants
This unprecedented time is proving that kindness and generosity in our community are stronger now more than ever. Nehemiah Builds, the nonprofit arm of The Nehemiah Company, has come up with an innovative way to support greater Arlington. Nehemiah Cares created the Feed the Frontline Project with the mission of supporting our healthcare and … [Read more...]
First Rate Gives Employees $15 a Day to Support Local Restaurants
On March 19, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced temporary statewide closures and restrictions for businesses. To maximize social distancing, restaurants were ordered to stop allowing customers to dine-in. However, Governor Abbot encouraged people to order pick-up or delivery from local eateries. Despite adapting their business model, many … [Read more...]
Mail Call for National Medal of Honor Day
Arlington, the American Dream City is the future home of America’s greatest heroes. We are honored that the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation chose to be a part of our community in 2019. Once completed, the museum will honor roughly 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients who have earned the nation's highest military recognition. We are proud … [Read more...]
$3.3 Million in Upgrades Coming Soon to the Levitt Pavilion
Construction is underway for the Levitt Pavilion’s $3.3 million project which includes highly anticipated upgrades to the concert venue. This development project was made possible by a donation of $750,000 from Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital and a donation of $500,000 from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation as well as … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship Thrives With 5,000+ Submissions For the 14th Annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest
The Chamber is thrilled to announce the “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest received more than 5,000 contest submissions from 3rd through 8th grade Arlington Independent School District students. We received 300 more entries than last year, and that does not count high school submissions which are due in March. Through our partnership … [Read more...]