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Lone Star Sentinel

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Lone Star Sentinel

The Harvest Moon glowed brightly over Arlington on Monday. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that comes closest to the autumn equinox. This year's Harvest Moon came when the moon is at its closest to the earth, making it appear larger than usual.
Harvest Moon lights up Arlington skies
Natalie McMichael, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas— The night sky glowed brightly over Arlington Monday as the Harvest Moon made its annual appearance, signaling the arrival of fall and lighting up the skyline. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox, marking the transition from summer to fall....

The Harvest Moon glowed brightly over Arlington on Monday. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that comes closest to the autumn equinox. This year's Harvest Moon came when the moon is at its closest to the earth, making it appear larger than usual.
Harvest Moon lights up Arlington skies
Natalie McMichael, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas— The night sky glowed brightly over Arlington Monday as the Harvest Moon made its annual appearance, signaling the arrival of fall and lighting up the skyline. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox,...

Visit builds connection despite barriers
Visit builds connection despite barriers
Celeste Vazquez, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

KAMAKURA, Japan—At first, everything felt unfamiliar: new faces, a new language, a new environment. It didn’t take long for things...

One of the Macho Bar's macho men flexes for customers. The Macho Bar in Kyoto, Japan, offers power poses, princess carries and drinks juiced by raw muscles.
Playful theme, memorable experience
Amaya Bean, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

KYOTO, Japan—Japan is well known for its themed bars and restaurants, including maid cafes, host clubs, butler cafes and vampire cafes. These...

Diana Garcia, left, and Eikichi enjoy connection through music near Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki, Japan.
Chance meeting, music build connection
Diana Garcia, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

KAWASAKI, Japan—On my last day in Kawasaki, I was walking from the train station to my motel, oblivious to the connection I was about to form...

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Arlington Downs race track, 1946. Source:  J. W. Dunlop Photograph Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries Special Collections.
City was once a mecca for horse racing
Alexia Muñoz, Staff Writer • July 25, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas—Before Arlington became known as an entertainment hub and the home to major sports teams, it was the place for horse racing. Arlington...

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