Arlington voters will be asked to approve public spending on a new Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark on the November election ballot after a unanimous 9-0 approval today from the City Council. (more…)
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Rangers Ballpark Proposal Takes Step Toward Ballot
In an unsurprising but still notable development, the proposal for a new Texas Rangers ballpark has taken a step toward being placed on the November ballot. (more…)
Ballpark Proponents, Opponents Go to Work
As a referendum on a new Texas Rangers ballpark approaches, both proponents and opponents of the project are pitching their respective cases. (more…)
Funding Details Emerge for Proposed Rangers Ballpark
More details have come out about the proposed retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers, who will be receiving some tax savings and other concessions in the deal. (more…)
Council Unanimously Approves New Rangers Ballpark; Vote Up Next
The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a development plan for a new $1-billion Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark, clearing the way for voter approval in a fall referendum. (more…)
New Retractable-Roof Ballpark On Tap for Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers and the City of Arlington are planning a new retractable-roof ballpark to replace Globe Life Park, as the team decides to directly address perhaps the worst thing about attending a home ballgame: the hot Texas sun. (more…)
Construction Delayed on Texas Live!
Construction on Texas Live!, a planned entertainment complex outside of Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, has been delayed. Work on the project was to have begun this month, but it will now begin in the fall, setting up a partial opening in 2018. (more…)
Alternative Ballpark Realities
The best Major League Baseball ballparks are products of their surroundings, presenting a style and atmosphere reflective of their locale. While it is hard to picture some of the game’s premier venues at other locations, many of these ballparks were once considered for ultimately unused sites. (more…)
Rangers add more high-def signage for 2016
Another ballpark videoboard upgrade to report: the Texas Rangers are adding a new LED videoboard to Globe Life Park under some interesting circumstances: the board will be in direct sunlight, so brightness is an important factor. (more…)
Will entertainment development lead to new Rangers ballpark?
With the city of Arlington committing at least $50 million toward an entertainment development across from Globe Life Park, one big issues arises: Is a new ballpark in the cards for the Texas Rangers? (more…)
Mixed-use development pitched for Globe Life Park
A $200-million mixed-use development near Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, has been pitched by the team and the city of Arlington. (more…)