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Where I Live: Former small-town Texan finds balance in Arlington's…

A person who grew up in a small Texas town relocated to Arlington's Viridian development while maintaining small-town values and lifestyle preferences.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Weekend Shift
Published 2:18 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Photo: Arlington, Texas — Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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First reported by Fort Worth Report: “Where I Live: Former small-town Texan finds the right balance in Arlington’s Viridian”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2:18 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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Fort Worth ReportWhere I Live: Former small-town Texan finds the right balance in Arlington’s Viridian

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA former small-town Texan found the right balance in Arlington's Viridian. The Fort Worth Report has the story. Our team coverage begins now!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTeam coverage. Of a man's neighborhood.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCheck the live map! One pin, Hank. Look at that pin go!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe pin is not moving.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's how you know it's settled! A town kid moves to the city and keeps the small-town calm. Dramatic recap!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRecap of what? He lives there.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorExactly! Historic!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSounds nicer than my bunker, and I hate that.

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