Something Unexpected Happened

I arrived in Arlington in 1976 after working as an associate attorney in Odessa for a couple of years. Although I enjoyed living there, I really wanted to build my career in either Fort Worth or Dallas. So, when a law firm in Arlington offered me a position, I enthusiastically accepted, believing that Arlington’s central location would allow me to experience both Dallas and Fort Worth before deciding where to settle. But something unexpected happened. I discovered that Arlington was exactly where I belonged. Here is where I built my law practice, formed lifelong friendships, met my wife, watched our family grow, and plan to spend the rest of my life. Choosing to plant my flag in Arlington was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I am grateful I did.

Pivotol Moments When Voters Shaped Our City

Among all the celebrations of Arlington Mayor Jim Ross hosting the world during the city’s 150th anniversary seems like a good time to take a look at the ways it all began.Centered among the city’s evolving identity and it’s largest economy in the Entertainment District, is the story of how it has been sustained.It may never have happened except for critical turning points that unfolded during the past 65 years. Real estate developer Angus Wynne Jr.’s plans for an industrial park along the new DFW Turnpike running through the city had stalled out. He imagined a “temporary solution” that became…

Nebraska Transplanted to Arlington

My husband, one year old son and I moved to Arlington a little over 45 years ago from the Midwest. We are Texans now (well my husband is originally from Texas but we met in NE where he moved to after school but we ended up here due to American Airlines). I have seen so much growth in Arlington over the years. Watched Arlington Stadium get torn down, The Ballpark in Arlington (now Choctaw) get built (on a daily basis as I had to pass by it on my way to work), saw Globe Life Field and Texas Live get…

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