Arlington, TX

Arlington, the 7th Biggest city in Texas as well as the 50th-largest city in United States, is a major transportation hub. It is situated in Tarrant County, here between cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, in the United States.

The Texas selected site for new station in 1875, which became known as Arlington Station when it opened in 1876. The city of Arlington, which surrounds the area, was founded in 1884. Arlington College first opened its doors in 1895; it would later be renamed the University of Texas at Arlington in 1966.

Arlington is among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with its population more than doubling between 1980 and 2000. The General Motors plant, which employs 3,000 people and manufactures automobiles and parts, is located in the city. Besides that, the city manufactures medical, electronic, & oil-field equipment, in addition to plastic and rubber products.

Most people associate Arlington with its recreational and sporting facilities. 6 Flags Over Texas theme park first opened its doors to the public in 1961. The Washington Senators sports team relocated to new place at Turnpike Stadium (presently known as Ameriquest Field) in 1972, and the team became known as the Texas Rangers. Arlington voters approved a new football stadium for Dallas Cowboys in 2004 that was completed in 2009. The stadium cost $650 million and was completed in 2009. In terms of capacity, it is the 3rd biggest stadium in the National Football League, with a capacity of 80,000 people. Arlington, which is only five miles from Dallas or Fort Worth International Airport, continues to be a major transportation hub for the surrounding area.