Arlington Daily Brief: Safety update, 150th-year tree push, Six Flags reopening, and a Globe Life Field schedule shuffle

Top Arlington headlines

Traffic safety: cyclist dies after school bus crash

Police say a 67-year-old cyclist, William Roberts, died after being struck by an Arlington ISD school bus near Treecrest Drive and the Interstate 20 frontage road. Investigators say the bus was turning right as Roberts rode along the frontage road; four students on board were not hurt. The crash remains under investigation and no charges have been announced.

Arlington kicks off 150th-anniversary tree initiative

The city has started a yearlong plan to plant and distribute about 150 trees per month in 2026, tying the effort to Arlington’s 150th anniversary and the run-up to major international events coming to North Texas. The first plantings went in at J.W. Dunlop Park, and officials say community tree giveaways and volunteer plantings will roll out through the year.

Six Flags Over Texas reopens for a 65th season

Six Flags Over Texas is set to open its gates Saturday for the 2026 season, marking 65 years since the Arlington park first welcomed guests. Park leaders say visitors will see refreshed attractions, added entertainment and a yearlong anniversary celebration, including plans for a history-focused museum later this season.

Globe Life Field calendar squeeze moves a school prom

A concert booking at Globe Life Field is forcing a venue change for a high school prom that had been scheduled for the same night. School leaders said the shift is underway and families will get updated logistics as new arrangements are finalized.