Arlington mayor highlights economic growth in annual address, says Banana Ball is coming in 2026

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said the city is bringing new sporting events to the entertainment district, repairing and maintaining roads and expanding business offerings during his State of the City address Thursday.

Ross gave the address to hundreds of business leaders at the chamber of commerce’s annual awards lunch at Esports Stadium Arlington, also known as the Arlington Expo Center.

During the address, Ross reiterated that the IndyCar Grand Prix and the 2026 FIFA World Cup are expected to bring massive crowds, with the former anticipated to make a $2 billion impact across North Texas…

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