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The Dallas Business Journal's latest ranking of North Texas economic development deals has two East DFW cities in the top three. Mesquite came in second among 26 cities, and Garland came in third, behind only Fort Worth in the number one spot. What's Actually Happening The
Garland, Rowlett, and the rest of the East DFW corridor keep showing the same quiet pattern: steady population growth, rising home service demand, and commercial development that's starting to draw real investor attention — without the price tag that comes with Plano or Frisco. What's Actually Happening
Arlington's downtown continues building real momentum heading into fall — new business openings, steady foot traffic at recurring events, and a growing calendar of things actually worth showing up for. What's Actually Happening Downtown Arlington continues to add new small businesses at a steady pace, building on
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If you've lived in Mesquite more than a few years, you've probably noticed it: more new faces, more new builds, more traffic on roads that used to feel empty by 7pm. That's not just a feeling — it's the same growth pattern that
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Dallas County is under an active countywide burn ban through September 25th, and with extreme heat continuing across the Mesquite/East DFW corridor, the wildfire risk right now is real — not just a routine summer notice. What's Actually Happening Dallas County is under an active countywide burn ban
Arlington's business networking calendar is unusually active right now: multiple chamber mixers this month, plus a statewide Governor's Small Business Summit announced for the city. Here's the full rundown of what's on the calendar. What's Actually Happening Arlington Black Chamber
Arlington's business scene is buzzing this week: a statewide Governor's Small Business Summit was announced for the city, alongside back-to-back chamber networking mixers from the Arlington Black Chamber and Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. What's Actually Happening Governor Abbott announced the Governor&
Follow up with every meaningful conversation from a networking event within 48 hours, or the connection cools fast and rarely gets revived. With Arlington's chamber calendar packed this month, this one habit determines whether those events actually pay off. What's Actually Happening Arlington's chambers
Garland Economic Development relaunched its website, GarlandEDP.com, with a more "proactive, deal-oriented" approach to attracting and supporting business growth. For East DFW contractors, this is a direct line into upcoming commercial and industrial development, if you know how to use it. What's Actually Happening
Texas Health Resources was named one of just 56 companies nationwide to receive the Business Group on Health Best Employers award. For East DFW businesses competing for talent, this is a reminder of what the bar looks like for the employers you're competing against. What's Actually
Arlington has five free, family-friendly events running July 23–29, 2026, according to the City of Arlington's weekly roundup: a teen trivia night, a live music series, a splash party, a quilting workshop, and a kids' bubble science show. All are free to attend, though a
The 2026 North Texas Job Fair returns to Globe Life Field on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year's event drew more than 500 employers and over 35,000 attendees, so a little prep goes a long way. Here's how
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