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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
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
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
Downtown Arlington's year-in-review report is packed with real numbers behind the district's growth. Here's the tally. By the Numbers 21 — new businesses that opened in Downtown Arlington over the past year, from Rodeo Goat to the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame. 4,
August is loaded at AT&T Stadium. Here's what's confirmed on the venue's official events calendar. This Month at AT&T Stadium BTS World Tour "ARIRANG" — Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. The K-pop group's stadium
Downtown Arlington's own August guide points to a simple move: plan your outing around Tax-Free Weekend, Aug. 7–9 , and stick to indoor stops during the hottest part of the day. Here's why it works. Texas's sales-tax holiday falls right in the
East DFW had a full week: a Rockwall home care agency launched a Veteran Services Program, Chandlers Landing revived its lakeside open house tours, and Garland relaunched its economic development pipeline. Here's the roundup for local owners and operators. What's Actually Happening A Rockwall in-home
Before you chase a bid on any project tied to Garland's economic development pipeline, ask one question: "who's the general contractor or facilities manager of record, and have I actually talked to them?" Skip that question and you're competing blind against contractors
A quick numbers-only look at how much Rowlett has grown and changed in 2026. 69,243 — Rowlett's estimated 2026 population, making it one of the larger cities along the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline. 1.99% — Rowlett's current annual population growth rate, continuing a steady climb
A roundup of smaller but notable local wins from across the eastern Metroplex that are easy to miss in the daily news cycle. Garland libraries land grant funding: Garland Public Libraries were awarded two grants to expand outreach and services, including funding for a dedicated outreach vehicle supporting literacy and
The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a sharp rise in scam calls from people posing as deputies or federal agents. The pitch is almost always the same: you supposedly missed jury duty, have an outstanding warrant, or are under investigation, and the caller demands immediate
Mesquite Local Scoop | Issue #7 — Sunday Recap Good morning, Mesquite. Week 1 is done. A Quick Look Back This week we introduced the Mesquite Local Scoop — the daily newsletter built for the people who live, work, and build in this city. We covered real estate moves, talked about local business
Mesquite Local Scoop | Issue #6 — Saturday Good morning, Mesquite. Saturday Scoop is here. Quick Hits From Around the City Mesquite Rodeo Season — Peak rodeo season is in full effect. If you've got out-of-town guests this summer, this is the move. Uniquely Mesquite. Uniquely Texas. Local Eats
Mesquite Local Scoop | Issue #5 — Weekend Edition It's Friday. Here's how to spend your weekend in Mesquite. Things Worth Your Time This Weekend 1. Mesquite Championship Rodeo. One of the longest-running rodeos in Texas. If you haven't been — or haven't been
Mesquite Local Scoop | Issue #4 The week's almost over — let's talk about what to actually do with your weekend right here in Mesquite. Things to Do This Weekend in Mesquite You don't have to drive to Dallas or Fort Worth for a good weekend.
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