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…
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…
The Arlington City Council introduced new regulations on smoking and e-cigarettes in its bid to turn Arlington into a “100 percent smoke free” city. In January, a Council sub-committee began evaluating ways in which Arlington’s smoking ordinance could be further developed to “promote public health.” Arlington’s smoking provisions are found in Article X of the…
Calling all runners! Lace up your tennis shoes and race through downtown Arlington during the annual Lone Star Half Marathon, Mayor’s 5K, and Para Invitational. Race weekend will be kicked off with the Para Invitational Saturday, April 22, followed by the Lone Star Half Marathon and Mayor’s 5K on Sunday, April 23. The Lone Star…
Thrill-seekers made their way to Arlington for 2017 opening weekend at Six Flags Over Texas. The park opened Saturday for its 56th season this weekend and although the highly anticipated new coaster of the year, The Joker, has yet to open, people still made their way to experience the thrill. Once open, The Joker will…