A petition circulating at the University of Texas at Arlington calls for the removal of a bust of the school’s first president and of his name from the student center. Senior Mark Napieralski, who started the petition drive and presented his argument to the student senate Tuesday evening, says Ernest Hereford was a racist who…
Why L3 Technologies’ Arlington expansion will draw pilots from around the world
On nearly any given day of any given week, airplane and helicopter pilots from around the world can be found training in a nondescript building in Arlington in the shadow of AT&T stadium. The cavernous facility is owned by aerospace and defense contractor L3 Technologies, which employs about 900 people at the site, and is…
Driverless vans, Arlington’s newest ride, will soon ferry Cowboys fans to stadium
ARLINGTON — Self-driving vehicles, once limited to rides at Six Flags Over Texas, have busted off their tracks and taken to city streets. On Friday, Arlington becomes the first city in North Texas to offer driverless shuttle service to the general public — not as a thrill ride, but as a step into the future of transportation.
Fires tear through 3 structures in separate incidents in Dallas, Plano, Arlington
Three fires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area late Friday and early Saturday left occupants unhurt, but a Dallas firefighter was hospitalized for a minor injury, authorities said. Area crews responded to fires at a vacant apartment complex in Dallas, a hotel in Plano and a duplex in Arlington. Dallas A fire engulfed the third floor…
Arlington teacher uses her breast cancer to teach kids about courage, selflessness
A year ago this month, Shackelford Junior High teacher Jade Laswell had her first-ever routine screening mammogram and was diagnosed with malignant tumor. It changed not only her life and the lives of her husband and children, but also hundreds — maybe thousands — of people she’ll never meet. Her courage even impressed the Dallas…
Is Pantego barbecue’s promised land? Ribs, brisket and now this big ‘Texan’
Spur 303 leads to barbecue’s version of the promised land. Legendary David’s, landmark Coker’s and a new Jambo’s BBQ Shack now compete within one mile of each other, upholding this Arlington suburb’s 40-year tradition as a go-to stop for modern or old-time barbecue, particularly pork ribs. Jambo’s is the newcomer. The Arlington-based partnership opened its…
You might love staying at an Airbnb, but would you want one on your block?
For travelers worldwide, home rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO have been a boon. Rent a house or a room for a night or a week and get a kitchen and more space than you’d have in a hotel room. What’s not to like? Plenty, say neighbors who live next door to or down the…
Tired of mowing your lawn? This phone app may help
The fall season officially arrives Friday but, as North Texans know all too well, the summer heat often keeps our grass growing well into October. For those who are tired of mowing their lawn this year, a Nashville company that recently expanded in Dallas-Fort Worth may be an option. GreenPal uses a smartphone application to…
Buying used cars in North Texas — like chips from a vending machine
Ernie Garcia believes getting a used car should be as easy as buying a bag of chips. That’s why the company he co-founded more than three years ago, Carvana, has built multi-story buildings resembling oversized vending machines in several cities — one is currently under construction along Sam Rayburn Tollway near Legacy Drive in Frisco…
Walmart and Target want you to stop buying groceries on Amazon
Unwilling to let Amazon take a bigger bite out of their grocery and household item sales, Walmart and Target are stepping up their presence in the fast-growing field of online ordering. Walmart disclosed this week that it is now offering a grocery delivery service to homes in certain parts of the Dallas area, in partnership…