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Entries tagged with 'Arlington'The right to take away homesRe: "Behind America's Team and its home, an American family -- State-of-the-art facility a labor of love for Joneses," Monday news story. How do the Jones family and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck justify the use of eminent domain to seize... On Cowboys StadiumLocation, location, location The people of Arlington are up in arms at the media referring to Jerry's Palace as being in Dallas. This seems backward to me. Dallas should be upset that people would think they are dumb enough to... All aboardEddie Watson of Mansfield shows off his hamburger and margarita before the start of the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, September 20, 2009. (Photo/Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News)" class="mt-image-right" style="float: right;... Obama is inspiration enoughRe: "A missed teachable moment -- Arlington ISD's canceling student field trip a lesson in gutlessness, says Mark Davis," Wednesay Viewpoints. Davis writes about the community service event at the Cowboys Stadium where "kids will hear inspiring words from Roger... Arlington ISD's hypocrisyRe: "Update -- Bushes and the Super Bowl," Wednesday news story. Rarely have I been so furious so early in the morning as when I learned of the blatantly political decision by the majority of the Arlington school board to... Oh, that Arlington trafficAfter moving my family here from Raleigh, N.C., barely a month ago, we have managed to stay quite busy seeing and enjoying the greater Dallas area with trips to the music hall and downtown, and a Saturday in Fort Worth.... Good luck -- grads need itTo all you high school and college graduates, congratulations for a job well done. Unfortunately the financial geniuses of your parents' generation have driven the economy into the toilet, so I also wish you good luck. John McMahon, Arlington... On the convention center hotelTime's ripe for project If citizens had listened to the naysayers, we wouldn't have many of the things we now benefit from, such as American Airlines Center or the DART light rail system. And with lower material costs and much-needed... The meaning of EasterA hunt for the holiday's essence Re: "Hunting for Easter's meaning -- Holy Week has become its own institution, says William McKenzie," Tuesday Viewpoints. I, too, have been hunting for Easter's meaning this year. Like Christmas, Easter has become so... A compromise on paddlingRe: "TEA will investigate DISD paddling case -- Official: Those involved in incident with student may lose teaching credentials," Saturday Metro. Disciplinary actions should be enforced in schools, but not to the point that the students have bruises so severe... Smart move for JonesRe: "Maybe Miller was right," by Jon J. Altschuler, Friday Letters. Dallas absolutely will not receive most of the benefit, yet none of the cost, that is or will be associated with the stadium in Arlington. Jerry Jones was going... Maybe Miller was rightRe: "Nothing is growing in stadium's shadow -- In this economy, Arlington development hasn't bloomed," Saturday news story. With the new Cowboys stadium, Arlington pays for the stadium, Arlington gets no new ancillary development, and Dallas hotels, restaurants and shopping... Stadium area bustlesRe: "Nothing is growing in stadium's shadow -- In this economy, Arlington development hasn't bloomed," Saturday news story. CiCi's? Panda Express? Pitt Grill? Is that all you could find in Arlington's Stadium District? Around the stadium district alone, you'll find... New home for Cowboys: Stadium already has a name ...Re: "Stadium naming deal iffy for '09 -- Experts say patience may pay off for Jerry Jones as economy worries sponsors," Monday news story. Even though Jerry Jones is hoping to land a big sponsor with deep pockets to buy... Dealing with Jerry JonesRe: "Cowboys, Arlington close to security deal -- Team agrees to abide by city's requirements for police, fire, rescue staffing," Saturday Metro. Arlington taxpayers, after you shake hands with Jerry Jones, you'd do well to check your rings, your watch,... Eat in GarlandRe: "Layoffs may delay eatery inspections," Jan. 10 Metro. In the wake of the appalling decision by the city of Arlington to eliminate food service inspectors, let me invite the public to come dine in Garland. Ten professional health specialists... TXU saving -- but not meAlong with our latest TXU electric bill was a notice stating that the company is going to be retrofitting our home with a new advanced meter that will enable two-way communication -- read: "Will put meter readers out of work"... Too bad it's not BYOBRe: "Six Flags cheers decision supporting alcohol sales," last Saturday Metro. Because of this change in policy, I am amending my summer vacation plans to include Six Packs ... er, Six Flags Over Texas. Drew Matthews, Midland... On health inspector layoffs: Layoffs hurt Arlington ...Re: "Layoffs may delay eatery inspections," Saturday Metro. What kind of idiot lays off most of the restaurant inspectors in Arlington? Arlington is trying to save money, yet it will lose more in tax revenue due to people choosing to... On alcohol at Arlington amusement parks: Six Flags also for adults ...Re: "Six Flags cheers decision supporting alcohol sales," Saturday Metro. As a long-time patron of Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor, I'm happy to see that alcohol may be on the menu this coming year. Both entertainment venues are as much... |