The Eastern Star Home on E. Division St. in Arlington, Texas ceased operations in 2001 and was later demolished in 2013.
Arlington voters initially approved the street maintenance sales tax in September 2002. Voters reauthorized a sales tax in 2006, 2010, 2014, and most recently in May 2018. Prior to the existence of the street maintenance sales tax, a fee for street maintenance was collected through water utility bills.
UT Arlington becomes the second largest campus in the University of Texas system.
Opening night of the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Arlington with more than 1,800 people in attendance.
Official opening date of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington (now AT&T Stadium) with a George Strait concert.
The Dallas Cowboys played their first home game at Cowboys Stadium against the New York Giants in a 33-31 loss with a record-breaking crowd of 105,121. The following week on September 28, the Cowboys got their first home regular-season win. They beat the Carolina Panthers 21–7 with 90,588 people in attendance.
The 2010 Cotton Bowl Classic was held on January 2, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium (now known as AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas. This game marked the first year the event was held at the new venue, departing from the historical Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas. Ole Miss defeated Oklahoma State 21-7 in this 74th edition of the game.
The International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame collects, preserves, and exhibits the 5,000-year history of the worldwide sport of bowling. Through the interactive exhibits, explore the origins and evolution of the sport from the ancient Egyptian beginning to today's cutting-edge computer assisted training centers.
The 2010 NBA All-Star Game set a Guinness World Record for the highest-attended basketball game in history.
The 2010 American League Championship Series saw the Texas Rangers defeat the defending champion New York Yankees in six games. It was the Rangers’ first AL pennant in franchise history, capped by a dominant Game 6 win the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Game 3 of the 2010 World Series was the first ever in Rangers' franchise history and first in Arlington. The Rangers capitalized on a strong pitching performance from Colby Lewis for a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Ultimately, the Rangers would fall in the series 4-1.
Super Bowl XLV was played right here in Arlington, Texas, a first for North Texas. A study conducted by Marketing Information Masters estimated the economic impact of Super Bowl XLV at $611 million. The Super Bowl put a national spotlight on Arlington.
The Texas Rangers returned to the World Series for the second consecutive season in 2011. Globe Life Park hosted games 3, 4 and 5 of the 2011 World Series. The 2011 World Series was the third sporting championship that took place in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2011. The series went to the distance with our hometown Rangers coming up short against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Texas Christkindl Market commemorates its first year during the holiday season.
The $78 million, 218,000-square-foot facility is a transformational jewel for the campus of nearly 33,000 students and a catalyst for revitalization in the city's central business district. It provides a new home court for the University's basketball and volleyball teams, which previously played in Texas Hall, and also gives the city of Arlington a signature facility for high-profile events and entertainment, conferences and community activities.
An estimated 12,000 people come out to hear a cappella sensations and winners of NBC’s The Sing-Off, Pentatonix, setting a new single concert attendance record.
Retropalooza was started in 2013 in Arlington, Texas by friends who enjoy all things retro; from toys to music, to video games... especially video games. As video game collectors, they spent a lot of time and money looking for retro games when they figured it would be easier to bring the games to them.
Arlington changes its logo and slogan to "The American Dream City."
The 2014 NCAA Men's Final Four, held April 5–7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, featured a historic matchup of lower-seeded teams, with No. 7 seed UConn defeating No. 8 seed Kentucky 60–54 in the championship game. UConn became the lowest-seeded team (7th) to ever win the national title.
In 2015, Arlington hosted its first-ever college championship. Arlington hosted the championship game because of the word-class AT&T Stadium. The game set a new cable and ESPN record with an average of 33.4 million viewers.
In 2015, Arlington hosted the 50th Anniversary of the Country Music Awards, the first time this event has ever been held in Texas. Before the awards show happened, it set a record for the American Country Music Awards with tickets selling out in just 18 minutes.
George W. Hawkes Central Library is demolished after 40 years of service.
This status places the institution in the top 5% of research institutions nationwide for "very high research activity." The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has reaffirmed its status as a Carnegie R1 doctoral university in 2025.
WWE’s WrestleMania 32 was the third WrestleMania hosted in Texas. WrestleMania 32 was the best-attended event in WWE history, setting a record attendance of 101,763. WrestleMania generated an economic impact of $170.4 million for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to Enigma Research. The event featured celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O’Neal and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Downtown Arlington is designated as a cultural district by the State of Texas.
The City and the Arlington Museum of Art begin a public art project called "Stars of Texas" with painted star statues scattered around the city.
The Cleveland Browns selected defensive end Myles Garrett with the number one overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. A dominant pass-rushing force from Texas A&M, the 6'4", 272-pound Arlington native was deemed a generational talent, bringing elite speed and athleticism to Cleveland.
In Arlington, officials broke ground on a new supplier park for companies that make components for the SUVs built at the General Motors Assembly Plant. It’s a move that GM hopes will make it operate more efficiently, and is expected to add jobs.
AISD opens the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center after it was approved in a 2014 bond.
The Cowboys hosted the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 2018 was the first time the Draft took place at an NFL stadium.
Texas Live! is an exciting destination for sports fans, families, visitors and business travelers alike. There are lively outdoor events almost every night of the week, and a great line-up of bars and restaurants to explore, including Guy Fieri’s Taco Joint, Sports and Social Arlington and Troy’s, from Cowboys Hall of Famer, Troy Aikman.
Live! By Loews opens as a joint venture between Loews Hotels and the Texas Rangers to bring an upscale hospitality experience to the entertainment district.
In November 2019, Esports Stadium Arlington hosted the 2019 Esports Awards, the first time this awards ceremony has ever been held in the United States.
The Rose Bowl was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 1, 2021, as a College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal due to COVID-19 restrictions in California, which prevented fans from attending at the traditional Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. The game featured Alabama vs. Notre Dame, kept its name despite the move, and marked the first time the historic bowl was held outside Pasadena since 1942.
Cade Cunningham, an Arlington, Texas native, was selected #1 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first player from Oklahoma State University to go No. 1 in school history. Born and raised in Arlington, he starred at Bowie High School before transferring to Montverde Academy and later excelling at Oklahoma State, where he earned All-American and Big 12 Player of the Year honors, all on his way to the top pick in the draft.
The University of Texas at Arlington has become just the fourth institution in the state to achieve designation as a Texas Tier One university, a significant milestone of excellence in academics and research that brings with it access to the state’s National Research University Fund (NRUF).
The first university to achieve Texas Tier One designation in more than three years, UTA reached or exceeded rigorous benchmarks of quality established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for at least two consecutive years.
Via Rideshare (now Arlington On-Demand) service expands city-wide.
The new Texas Rangers stadium, Globe Life Field, celebrates a delayed opening for AISD high school graduation, and a few months later for a crowdless MLB game.
Rangers beat the Rockies 1-0.
Voters pass for new Economic Development Corporation.
Arlington native Mickey Guyton performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Accompanied by a piano and choir, her performance preceded the matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams.
A new public landmark recently completed in Downtown pays tribute to this piece of Arlington’s past while creating a new gathering space for generations to enjoy for years to come. Learn more about the Mineral Well Park Plaza.
This hotel features 888 guest rooms and 266,000 square feet of meeting space. Located between Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, this $550 million project includes the 150,000-sqft Arlington Convention Center, five restaurants, a resort-style beach club with two pools and a 51,224-square-foot ballroom.
The 94th Midsummer Classic was played at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, which marked the second All-Star Game to be hosted by the Rangers following the 1995 All-Star Game at The Ballpark in Arlington.
Located at 2061 W. Green Oaks Blvd, this 73,000-square-foot facility serves as the city's primary recreation center for residents aged 50 and older, offering amenities like a natatorium, fitness areas, and pickleball courts.
Netherlands vs. Japan to kick off the World Cup in Arlington
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Arlington will host a year-long celebration throughout 2026 with activities and events for residents and visitors alike.
The City’s sesquicentennial celebration will offer something for everyone, including family-friendly festivals, historical exhibits, community projects and other special events.