FROM THE PUBLISHER

In the month we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we’ve provided an issue that reminds us of the sacrifices over the past 247 years while marking the current occasions and events that makes our communities work.

We are inspired by the ten Sam Houston High School students who were selected as TCU Community scholars meaning they’re going to be Horned Frogs for the next four years on scholarships valued at more than $280,000 each. An achievement well worth their being featured on this month’s cover. The full story can be found on page 14.

Our focus on healthy living provides eight strategies ranging from heart health to therapeutic collaboration, pain relief and more from functional medicine, the Pilates Effect dedicated to overall well-being, community outreach sponsored by Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, health care during pregnancy, and dealing with the effects of aging on your skin.

Columnist Kenneth Perkins takes an in-depth look at the $500 million investment General Motors has made in its Arlington Assembly Plant now approaching its 70th anniversary. The four-million square foot plant is a vital operation that builds GM’s entire portfolio of full-size SUVS – all to the economic benefit as our city’s largest private employer.

Paul Johnson writes a personal tribute to “his” Arlington park and reminds us that the city has some 80 parks and asks the question, “Which one is your park?”

Senior historian for the National Medal of Honor Museum under construction in Arlington’s Entertainment District, Kali Schick provides a moving account of Lt. John K. Koelsch’s WWII heroics that earned him the nation’s highest award for his sacrifices.

The non-profit group Women Inspiring Philanthropy recently announced $150,000 in grants to community programs. Take a look at the most recent recipients and be reminded of the previous grantees who provide vital services to the people of our communities.

Arlington has a new fire chief who also serves as director of emergency management services. You can meet him on page 48 right next to the announcement of the interim superintendent of the Arlington Independent School District.

We’ve done a two-page spread on some of the amazing classic cars that competed in this year’s Downtown Arlington Car Show that produced many entries and record crowds who showed to see them all.

We wrap things up with John Rhadigan’s column describing the amazing first half of this Texas Rangers Baseball season and Richard Greene’s tribute to the 56 men who set out on what most of the world called a “fool’s errand.”

I hope you enjoy it all as much as we at Arlington Today enjoyed bringing it to you!

Sincerely,

Judy Rupay

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Publisher

Judy M. Rupay CEO

Richard Greene

EDITORIAL

Sports Columnist

John Rhadigan

Website & Social Media Manager

Bailey Woodard

Graphic Artists

Francisco Cuevas

Betsy Lewis

Contributing Writers

Kenneth Perkins, Amanda Rogers, Richard Greene, Paul Johnson

Special Columnist

Kali Schick

Contributing Photographers

Dwayne Lee, Heather Lee, Bruce Maxwell, Ryan Brown

SALES / CIRCULATION

Business Manager

Bridget Dean

Sales Managers

Laura DiStefano, Paige Payne, Andrea Proctor, Debbie Roach, Tricia Schwartz

Distribution Manager

Hanna Areksoussi

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Itinerary

LIVE MUSIC DON’T MISS

Catch these shows at Arlington Music Hall

Texas Clearwater Revival

THE SOUNDS OF FOGERTY AND CCR

Friday, July 7th • 7:30pm

Lavell Crawford

Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Last Comic Standing and All Star Comedy Jam

Arlington Improv

Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th

Two performances each day

Free Fallin

THE TOM PETTY CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Friday, July 14th • 8:00pm

Dallas Wings July Home Games

July 2 vs Washington Mystics 2pm

July 7 vs Las Vegas Aces 7pm

July 22 vs Los Angeles Sparks 7pm

July 25 vs Connecticut Sun 7pm

July 28 vs Washington Mystics 7pm

John Conlee

Thursday, July 27th • 8:00pm family law for 37 years.

Donna J. Smiedt is collaboratively trained to provide clients with a private form of dispute resolution to avoid litigation.