Food

Mission Arlington Christmas Store Provides Free Gifts to Thousands of Families

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Mission Arlington Christmas Store has entered its most critical week of the year, reporting an unprecedented surge in local families seeking assistance. In just the first 48 hours of operation, the nonprofit organization served approximately 8,000 families, a significant increase from the 6,000 families assisted during the same window in previous […] Arlington Network …


The Biscuit Bar Closes All Locations Immediately; Blames Landlords and Economic Pressures

ARLINGTON, Texas — The popular North Texas comfort food chain, The Biscuit Bar, has announced the immediate closure of all six of its locations, citing insurmountable financial difficulties. The sudden shutdown affects five restaurants in the DFW Metroplex, including the location in North Arlington. The restaurant, which first opened in 2018, operated locations in Deep […] Arlington Network …


End of an Era: Beloved Arlington Holiday Landmark Campo Verde to Close After 40+ Years

ARLINGTON, Texas — The lights will officially go out on a North Texas holiday tradition this December. Campo Verde, the Arlington restaurant famed for transforming into a spectacular, all-encompassing Christmas wonderland, will close its doors on Christmas Eve 2025. This marks a bittersweet farewell for the fixture that has been a destination for festive dining […] Arlington Network …


Bodacious Barbecue Says Farewell to Arlington After 34 Years

Bodacious Barbecue Says Farewell to Arlington After 34 Years In Arlington, a city of 394,000 where barbecue is a way of life, Bodacious Barbecue at 1201 E. Pioneer Pkwy is closing its doors in mid-August 2025 after 34 years, when its food supply runs out. Opened in 1991 by owner Fran Ruegsegger with the blessing […] Arlington Network …


Arlington ISD’s 2025-26 Free Meals Program: Nourishing Kids, Supporting Families

Arlington ISD’s 2025-26 Free Meals Program: Nourishing Kids, Supporting Families In Arlington, where community and care go hand in hand, the Arlington Independent School District (AISD) is making sure no child goes hungry with its 2025-26 free and reduced-price meals program. Kicking off on July 14, 2025, AISD Food and Nutrition Services is rolling out […] Arlington Network …



Beloved Tex-Mex Favorite Campo Verde Reopens in Arlington with Festive Flair

Arlington, TX – A cherished North Texas dining destination is back in business. Campo Verde, the iconic Tex-Mex restaurant known for its extravagant Christmas decorations and nostalgic charm, has officially reopened in Arlington under new ownership and with an updated menu. A New Chapter for a Holiday Landmark Campo Verde has long been a local […] Arlington Network …


Bodacious Bar-B-Q in Arlington to Close After 34 Years of Texas Tradition

Arlington, TX – A beloved piece of Arlington’s culinary and cultural history is preparing to say goodbye. Bodacious Bar-B-Q, a family-run Texas barbecue restaurant operating near AT&T Stadium, has announced it will close its doors this August after 34 years in business. An End of an Era Near a Historic Landmark Located just blocks from […] Arlington Network …


Oscar’s Cantina in Arlington Reopens After Temporary Closure for Health Violations

ARLINGTON, TX — Oscar’s Cantina, a popular Mexican eatery in Arlington, has reopened its doors following a temporary closure due to multiple health violations uncovered during a routine city inspection. The restaurant, located at 4100 S. Cooper St. near The Parks at Arlington, was shuttered after inspectors identified serious issues, including cross-contamination risks and a […] Arlington Network …