Arlington's downtown area is poised for expansion as new businesses move into the Urban Union district, driven by anticipation of increased visitors for the 2026 World Cup. This development follows a pattern seen recently, like the growth of the Blue Mint Thai restaurant chain.
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Consider this your official heads-up: the 21st Arlington Holiday Lights Parade is rolling into town on Saturday, December 13th, 2025.
On the heels of Thanksgiving and Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday on Nov 29 — an opportunity to support small, local businesses while crossing some items off your holiday shopping list.
A leading economist has warned that the recent federal ban on THC in hemp products represents a potentially devastating blow to Texas's thriving hemp sector.
Arlington ISD agreed not to display Ten Commandments posters in its classrooms. This decision was made to resolve a lawsuit challenging a new Texas state law that requires schools to display the posters if they are donated.
Arlington is developing its "Innovate Arlington" 20-year strategic vision, centered on five key priorities reflecting community desires. These pillars outline broad objectives and guiding principles for the city's future.
The administration at UT Arlington is developing significant upgrades for the campus, including a boutique hotel and the creation of designated "gateways" to improve its appearance and accessibility within downtown Arlington.
The long-awaited holiday season is coming back to Arlington with the 15th Texas Christkindl Market.
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is broadening its research into brain health, concentrating specifically on how individuals navigate their environment and retain information. This work aims to develop better methods for boosting cognitive abilities and delaying the onset of decline seen in diseases like Alzheimer’s.