Big events and the future of convention and leisure business for Arlington
Brent DeRaad, Arlington CVB President & CEO joined KRLD's Afternoon News Team at 'Your Hometown' at Globe Life field. He talked about how Arlington's economy affects convention and leisure business and what's ahead as far as big events for the city.
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