It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Arlington, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting River Legacy Parks in Arlington, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Restaurant506 or visit Top O' Hill Terrace, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Arlington, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Arlington, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Arlington, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Texas Rangers are facing major payroll decisions this offseason, and the New York Yankees are a team that could benefit from it.Facing a projected $190 million payroll where Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Corey Seager eat up $92 million, the Rangers told other teams these players are available to gain flexibility, as confirmed by president of baseball operations Chris Young.Could the Yankees be a suitor for Seager? And what would a potential trade look like for the 5X All-Star?New York Post reporter/writer Jon Hey...
The Texas Rangers are facing major payroll decisions this offseason, and the New York Yankees are a team that could benefit from it.
Facing a projected $190 million payroll where Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Corey Seager eat up $92 million, the Rangers told other teams these players are available to gain flexibility, as confirmed by president of baseball operations Chris Young.
Could the Yankees be a suitor for Seager? And what would a potential trade look like for the 5X All-Star?
New York Post reporter/writer Jon Heyman noted: "I say make a long-shot play for star Rangers shortstop Corey Seager with the idea of moving him to third base."
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Corey Seager is attached to a 10-year, $325 million contract, which is the main reason why the Rangers may want to offload him. In 2026, Seager clubbed 20 home runs in 102 games with an OPS+ of 112. Seager battled injuries again, but that level of production is still worlds better than current 3B Ryan McMahon, who the Yankees may try to find a replacement for this offseason.
Here's an outline of a trade that could be strong enough to land Seager in New York:
That's a 3-player deal that would send two top-20 prospects to Texas and a certified starter in Ryan Weathers.
While you may be thinking this isn't a 'strong' enough trade idea to land 2X World Series MVP Seager, the kicker is that the Yankees would have to pick up Seager's contract, which could entice Texas enough to make this deal.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale is the one who broke the report of the Rangers potentially trading three of their star players, but that doesn't necessarily mean it makes total sense for the Yankees to acquire Seager.
While he does profile as a player who could move to 3B, and still be able to produce at the plate, New York may want to pivot towards another alternative (more natural) third baseman like Nolan Arenado or Isaac Paredes.
However, the free agent market isn't rich with third basemen in any sense, so that could force the Yankees into making a blockbuster trade like this for Seager.
@RyanGarciaMLB of @JustBBMedia wrote (about the Seager rumors):
"I think there's serious collapse risk here, but the idea of acquiring someone who would likely project as a 70 defender at 3B with a 120-130 wRC+ is *exactly* what the Yankees need. Unsure."
"Yes. His 2026 offensive numbers don't really scare me too much. Still had a .350 xwOBA on the season and the 5th biggest wOBA-xwOBA gap amongst qualified hitters. What does scare me is availability throughout the season. Since joining Texas in 2022 his GP are: 151 (2022) 119, 123, 102, 102 (2026)"
Also worth nothing, Corey Seager has elevated his level of play in pretty much every postseason that he's been apart of, which could be exactly what the Yanks need.
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The Texas Veterans Day Parade, themed “Veterans — Ready Then, Ready Now — 250 Years,” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Arlington Entertainment District.The event will include the parade, static military equipment displays, a veterans services area and a drone show at the end of the night.Parade coordinator Kevin Donovan said the goal of the parade is to honor and celebrate the services of veterans.This year’s parade grand marshal, the ceremonial leader of the parade, will be Joh...
The Texas Veterans Day Parade, themed “Veterans — Ready Then, Ready Now — 250 Years,” will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Arlington Entertainment District.
The event will include the parade, static military equipment displays, a veterans services area and a drone show at the end of the night.
Parade coordinator Kevin Donovan said the goal of the parade is to honor and celebrate the services of veterans.
This year’s parade grand marshal, the ceremonial leader of the parade, will be John Campbell, retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general. According to the parade’s website, Campbell retired from the Air Force in 2003 after a 32-year career in the branch.
The parade route will start at Prius Lot F on the corner of East Copeland Road and Convention Center Drive. It will move south down Convention Center Drive to Ballpark Way, then west on Road to Six Flags to Nolan Ryan Expressway. The parade will then head north on AT&T Way past the National Medal of Honor Museum, ending back at Lot F, according to the website.
Before the parade begins, an induction ceremony will be held for new military recruits, Donovan said. There will be around 50 recruits present, he said.
The drone show will begin immediately after the parade ends, according to the website.
The parade is partnering with Toys for Tots and invites spectators to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to brighten the holidays for children in need. Marines will be manning donation stations at announcer stands along the parade route.
“It's gratifying to see the community come together to recognize our veterans’ service, to honor them and to celebrate them,” Donovan said.
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Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, brought a record-breaking crowd to North Texas, setting a new U.S. attendance record for a rap concert with a sold-out performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.The Nov. 7 performance reportedly sold 83,132 tickets, surpassing the record Ye had set in Houston.The milestone sets a new record for Ye, who surpassed his own attendance benchmark just seven days after his Halloween performance at Houston's NRG Stadium. That Oct. 31 show reportedly drew more than 80,000 fa...
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, brought a record-breaking crowd to North Texas, setting a new U.S. attendance record for a rap concert with a sold-out performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
The Nov. 7 performance reportedly sold 83,132 tickets, surpassing the record Ye had set in Houston.
The milestone sets a new record for Ye, who surpassed his own attendance benchmark just seven days after his Halloween performance at Houston's NRG Stadium. That Oct. 31 show reportedly drew more than 80,000 fans, and the venue previously called it a record-setting rap concert.
The Arlington performance also brought several surprise appearances, including two notable reunions and a hometown appearance from a Dallas music icon.
Dallas native Erykah Badu joined Ye during Saturday's performance, bringing some hometown energy to the stadium, the Dallas Morning News reported. The Grammy-winning singer performed several of her songs with Ye, including "Tyrone."
Kid Cudi also made a surprise appearance, reuniting with Ye onstage to perform "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1" and "Ghost Town," among other tracks.
The appearance continued the pair's renewed relationship following a highly publicized falling-out in 2022. The two artists previously collaborated as Kids See Ghosts, releasing their self-titled joint album in 2018.
Cudi had previously joined Ye onstage during his Sept. 4 performance at Chicago's Soldier Field, marking another chapter in their reconciliation.
Andre? Troutman also appeared during the Arlington show.
Ye claims three of the biggest rap concert crowds in U.S. history
Ye isn't just breaking attendance records. He's repeatedly breaking his own.
The rapper now holds the top three spots among the largest reported single-show U.S. stadium crowds for rap concerts, with performances in Texas and California setting successive benchmarks.
Here's how the reported attendance figures compare:
The figures are based on reported ticket sales and attendance, which are not always measured the same way. Ye's two-night engagements in Inglewood and Chicago also generated larger combined totals, but those are not single-show records.
The tour is continuing, with West scheduled to perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Nov. 21.
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The Dallas Cowboys badly needed a win, and they got it with a Week 9 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.Going into the game, the Cowboys were slammed for their Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The offense and defense took hits from the media as seats started to get hot on the team.Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker has been facing a lot of heat because of the way the defense has been performing. After what happened in the Colts game, things might be looking better for the unit with the trade deadline aro...
The Dallas Cowboys badly needed a win, and they got it with a Week 9 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Going into the game, the Cowboys were slammed for their Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The offense and defense took hits from the media as seats started to get hot on the team.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker has been facing a lot of heat because of the way the defense has been performing. After what happened in the Colts game, things might be looking better for the unit with the trade deadline around the corner.
The Cowboys' defense allowed just 271 yards in the win over the Colts. They also forced two turnovers, including a game-winning pick by rookie first-round pick Caleb Downs at the end of the game.
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared his Week 9 impressions and which statements are considered overreactions. Graziano focused on whether the Cowboys should trade for a defensive player. He believes that is an overreaction.
"At this point they'd be throwing good money after bad. This is a very young defense with a young, first-time coordinator that was always going to need time to grow together. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, the amount of time needed was clearly more than a few months. Chasing an NFC East title just because you don't think the Giants are for real is an admirable idea, but even if the Cowboys were to catch New York, is this the kind of team that can really expect to make noise in the playoffs? Doubtful.
The Cowboys' best trade asset is wide receiver George Pickens, who's playing on the franchise tag, does not appear to be in the team's long-term plans and actually missed Sunday's game because of an injury. The wise move for Dallas would be to see what teams would be willing to give up for Pickens. Maybe that's how they find the help they need on defense — some kind of player-for-player swap with a team desperate for wide receiver help. And there are several, as we're about to discuss below."
The Cowboys entered the Colts game in the bottom 10 in every major defensive category, including total defense, pass defense, run defense, and scoring. This was tied for the second-fewest points they have allowed in a game.
The problem Dallas faces is that they don't have much draft pick value to give up. They could use Pickens in a trade for another player.
A lot can happen, and the Cowboys have shown a willingness to trade during the season. Dallas did it with Joey Porter Jr., and that has worked out well for them.
It has to be the right move for the Cowboys if they want to make it happen. Fans will be watching closely to see what Jerry Jones does.
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By Office of CommunicationWith a couple of months left in Arlington's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, Mayor Jim Ross and the Arlington City Council have authored a letter to residents who will call the city home 100 years from now. The letter will be placed inside the Arlington 150 Time Capsule, which will be dedicated Nov. 6, 2026, alongside the planting of Arlington's sesquicentennial tree, a Chinquapin Oak native to North Texas, in observance of Texas Arbor Day.The time capsule includes a collection...
By Office of Communication
With a couple of months left in Arlington's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, Mayor Jim Ross and the Arlington City Council have authored a letter to residents who will call the city home 100 years from now. The letter will be placed inside the Arlington 150 Time Capsule, which will be dedicated Nov. 6, 2026, alongside the planting of Arlington's sesquicentennial tree, a Chinquapin Oak native to North Texas, in observance of Texas Arbor Day.
The time capsule includes a collection of items that capture Arlington's story in 2026. Among them are commemorative sesquicentennial stickers and bookmarks, city annual reports, ticket stubs from the International Bowling Museum and the Texas Rangers, memorabilia from the Dallas Cowboys and contributions from a variety of community partners.
Together, these items offer a snapshot of the people, organizations and experiences that helped shape Arlington during its 150th year. The letter from the Mayor and City Council serves as a message across generations, preserving the community's hopes and reflections for those who will celebrate Arlington's 250th anniversary in 2126.
Visit Arlington150.com for more historical articles, photos and events planned throughout 2026.
The full letter appears below.
If you are reading this letter, 100 years have passed since we placed it inside this time capsule during Arlington’s 150th anniversary.
We can only imagine the Arlington you know.
In 2026, nearly 400,000 people call Arlington home. We are a diverse and growing community in the heart of North Texas, situated between Dallas and Fort Worth but very much a city with an identity of our own. We call ourselves The American Dream City, a name that reflects our belief that Arlington is a place where all people can build a life, raise a family, start a business, pursue an education and dream about what comes next.
This is an extraordinary year to be in Arlington. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, our city is welcoming people from around the world for nine FIFA World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium. The World Series Champion Texas Rangers, our Major League Baseball team, play just across the street at Globe Life Field. The Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League also call Arlington home. Six Flags Over Texas, an amusement park that opened 65 years ago, is still thrilling new generations. And one of the newest landmarks in our city, the National Medal of Honor Museum, now tells the stories of some of our nation’s greatest heroes. But those landmarks are only part of Arlington’s story.
The Arlington of 2026 is also Saturday mornings at youth sports fields, students walking across the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington, families gathering in our parks, concerts under the stars at the Levitt Pavilion, Friday night high school football, neighborhood restaurants serving food from around the world, and generations of families building lives together.
During this anniversary year, we wanted to celebrate all 99 square miles of Arlington and the people who made this city what it is. Throughout 2026, we planted 150 trees every month across our community, with the signature tree planted here in Rotary Dream Park beside this time capsule. We collected recipes, memories and stories. We created art, held concerts and performances, explored our history, and invited residents to help us imagine Arlington’s future.
Some of those pieces of 2026 are preserved inside this capsule. They may seem ordinary to you. We hope they do. They were chosen because they tell a little bit about what everyday life was like here in our time.
A century ago, the Arlington residents of 1926 could scarcely have imagined our city today. Arlington had only a few thousand residents then. They could not have envisioned our skyline, our universities and hospitals, our entertainment venues, our technology, or the hundreds of thousands of people who would eventually call this place home.
We recognize that we are in much the same position as we write to you.
We do not know how large Arlington has become by 2126. We do not know how you travel, communicate or work. We wonder what became of the places that are so familiar to us today, what you preserved, what you changed and what you built that we could never have imagined.
But we hope some things have endured.
We hope Arlington remains a community that welcomes people and gives them the opportunity to build their own American Dream. We hope you still value your neighborhoods, celebrate together, care for one another and take pride in this city. We hope you inherited a community that previous generations worked hard to leave better than they found it, and that you feel the same responsibility to those who will follow you.
Most of all, we hope that as you celebrate Arlington’s 250th anniversary, you feel connected to the generations who came before you, including ours.
In 2026, we inherited a city built over 150 years by people who believed Arlington’s best days were still ahead.
One hundred years later, we hope you can say the same.
Happy 250th anniversary, Arlington.
With pride in our past and great hope for your future,
The Mayor and City Council City of Arlington, Texas 2026
817-380-9208
