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Casey Mallory
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Casey Mallory

Casey is a Texas native and grew up in Arlington. On any given day, you can find Casey binging the latest Netflix craze, practicing her digital doodles, or performing a concert in her car (probably Taylor Swift). 

#SaveTheTacos: Arlington's Favorite Taco Contest 2025

For a FOURTH YEAR, we're on a mission to #SaveTheTacos and find out who will earn the title of "Arlington's Favorite Taco" this year! From August 19 th – September 30 th , local Arlington restaurants have created and added limited-time specialty tacos to their menu to compete for the title of "Arlington’s Favorite Taco". (We chose our words…

Things to do with Kids in Arlington

Arlington has endless opportunities for family fun, adventure, and memory making! Check out our top picks for kid-friendly activities that promise fun for the whole family. Six Flags Over Texas THE original Six Flags Over Texas is where tons of childhood memories have been made – and there’s plenty more memories to be made! For the younger…

Top 5 Coffee Hotspots in Arlington

Besides delicious fresh brews and bites, the local coffee shop scene in Arlington had one thing in common: a mission and desire for community. These independent cafes are a gathering place for friends, family, colleagues, students, and visitors to delight in the simple joy of freshly roasted coffee and good company. Inclusion Coffee The name says…

Free (and Budget Friendly) Things To Do In Arlington

We all love to save a few bucks here and there, and who doesn't LOVE a good deal? If you love a bargain, are a baller on a budget, or simply like to have fun in unexpected places, check out these free and budget friendly ($11 or less per person) things to do in Arlington! Free Things To Do Arlington Museum of Art With rotating exhibits, the…

Pass the Plate! Shared Dining Experiences in Arlington

We’ve all been to a restaurant where everything on the menu sounds so delicious that you can’t possibly choose just one dish – we can’t be the only ones, right?! In an ideal world, every menu should have a triple dipper option to choose several things to try, enjoy, and even share – because sharing is caring and apparently, trendy, too! We love…

Events Sparking Holiday Cheer in Arlington

It's the most wonderful time of the year and no there's no better way to spend the holiday season than with light shows, Christmas markets, pop-up bars and more! We've got all the holiday hustle and bustle here in Arlington! THE LIGHT PARK Hurricane Harbor Parking Lot Daily through January 5 Pile the family into the car and take a driving…

The Non-Swiftie's Guide to The Eras Tour

If you’re reading this, you’re probably not a Swiftie, but maybe you know some tid-bits because you know a Swiftie or two. OR, you are a Swiftie and you’re going to the concert of the century (aka The Eras Tour) with someone you need to get up to speed on the Swiftie 411. This is not to say you won’t have the time of your life at The Eras Tour…

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Arlington

Grab your designated kelly green shirt you pull out once a year to wear on March 17th to drink green beer and celebrate St. Patrick's Day here in Arlington! Spoiler alert: lots and lots of green beer and drink specials. 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party March 17th at J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill This is THE biggest tradition in Downtown…

Dirt Month Events Are Dirtier Than Ever

February and March in Arlington can only mean one thing. Over 100 truckloads of dirt are making their way to Arlington for monster trucks, motorcycles, and cowboys to get down and dirty. That’s right, it’s DIRT MONTH here in Arlington. Don’t miss some of the most intense competition that happens in Arlington. AMA Monster Energy Supercross…

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