February 22nd, 2007
Six Flags News:
Six Flags has signed deals with both the Australian sensation The Wiggles and with Nintendo's Wii division. It is to help attract families with younger kids to the park.
Executive Mark Shapiro said the Texas park will be receiving long over due maintenance in the off-season. He also does not see any problems w/the new Cowboy stadium coming soon..."we'll figure out a way to make it work so that ...
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February 19th, 2007
Ok, if you havn't driven down Main St. in Arlington lately your missing a treasure of a shop. Collected Treasures, 406 W. Main St., "specializes in romantic and cottage-style antiques".
It's a rather large shop, 3,000 square ft., full of "hand-painted antique lamps, 1930s wedding dresses, Greta Garbo-ish hatboxes, 1920s bird cages, plus there's an ancient manual Remington typewriter once owned by legendary TV weatherman Harold Taft, now long deceased". Now ...
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February 16th, 2007
I jumped in my car on one Texas afternoon recently and I did it with an appetite. And if you visit Arlington you would know that only in Texas will you ever experience all four seasons in a 24-hour span. So I'm riding along Cooper Street heading south just after the I-30 hookup and my stomach began to rumble. I suddenly developed a taste for chicken wings. The smell and ...
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February 12th, 2007
February 14th is one of the most popular times of the year for people to “pop the question.” With this in mind I would like to share some information on Arlington’s very own Red Rose Weddings, a local all inclusive wedding planning business with a lot to offer.
So, you bought the ring, devised a plan, conjured up the courage and followed through. She said yes. ...
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February 11th, 2007
Everything in Texas is big and this year it will be even better at the 6th Annual Mardi Gras DFW in Dallas’s Fair Park. It may not be the beaded necklace throwing, naked bodies everywhere party that made New Orleans so popular however, this all age’s show is sure to fulfill every classic rock and country lovers needs. Classic rock legends Blue Oyster Cult and Cheep Trick are set to ...
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February 6th, 2007
Well it's time to think of something to do for Valentine's Day! If you haven't even started yet here are a few different ideas you’ve probably not thought of.
What are some fun things to do in Arlington for couples? Well to start with there are plenty of things to do outside. If you like to play golf play 18-holes at one of the three coursed located in ...
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February 3rd, 2007
Yet another place for the twenty something crowd is the Sunshine bar located in the same parking lot as the well known Caves Lounge.
The place is set up more like a sports bar however it is all lounge and little sports. Instead of peanuts this bar has a popcorn machine. There are two pool tables, a dart board and even a foosball table. Overall is is a welcoming environment and ...
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February 2nd, 2007
It’s about the crack of the bat. It’s about the hot dogs and peanuts. It’s about turning the double-play. And it’s definitely about America’s pastime. I’m a resident of the city of Arlington and I’m proud to call this place home because my summers are never dull. From the sound of the 46,000 baseball fans gathering at Ameriquest Field to the fireworks launched on the Fourth of July, Arlington is ...
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February 2nd, 2007
Do you like the game of football? Have you ever heard of the Dallas Cowboys? If so, local sports fans are in for a treat. Visitors to Arlington, Texas will eventually see a building like no other. In the year 2009 the city of Arlington will be blessed to be the home of this prolific professional sports franchise. What does that mean? Well if you are a sports fan or ...
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February 2nd, 2007
Fun things to do alone in Arlington.
If you happen to find a day to spend all by yourself here are a few things you can do in Arlington...
Do you love to shop?
Visit The Parks at Arlington Mall where you can find just about anything you need. There are some major stores such as JC Penney’s, Sears, Dillard, and Macy’s. Also, you can find all kinds of specialty stores. ...
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