Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired men and women, young and old, in this nation and around the world. His vision for an equitable society in his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech still resonates today. This year, the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated nationally on January 20, 2020. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s … [Read more...]
Advancing the Dream in Arlington: The Community Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
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...]
Texas Elections Fast Approaching
With Texas elections fast approaching, soon, all eyes will be on the lone star state. Due to its large population, Texas has significant power in the House of Representatives. Texas is also expecting to gain two or three seats in the U.S. House of Representatives as a result of the 2020 census data. The stakes are especially high this year for … [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...]
Five Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Greater Arlington
In just a few days, 2020 is here. The year 2020 marks a new decade filled with possibility and excitement. For people wanting to start the year off right, greater Arlington has plenty of opportunities. Whether you are looking for family-filled fun or a night out on the town, there are plenty of ways to bring in the New Year. PY1-Lune Rouge … [Read more...]