During baseball season, the public buses in Houston flash a message as they rumble through the city: “Go Astros!!” A similar sense of community spirit around baseball has not typically existed for the Texas Rangers. However, that changed when the Rangers won the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and finally won a championship after 51 years. Wedged between Dallas and Fort Worth, the city of Arlington forms part of a fast-growing and sports-crazed region in Texas. With the city’s growing success and the enthusiasm of the fans, excitement in October became palpable across the connected cities. Families held viewing parties, children gave each other updates on the sidewalk, and cheers echoed across neighborhoods when the Rangers scored. The feeling of victory has been long-awaited for the Rangers, a team that has often been overlooked in Texas. Now, Arlington will host a World Series victory parade for the first time. Despite the Astros’ success in recent years, winning two World Series titles and being a regular presence in the postseason, the Rangers emerged victorious in a fiercely fought series against the Astros to claim their championship. The rivalry between Houston and Dallas is often one-sided, with Houstonians obsessively competing with Dallas and the Rangers’ failures being a point of pride for some Houstonians. However, the Rangers’ triumph has allowed Arlington to bask in their success. Fans gathered at Bobby V’s Sports Gallery Cafe, a restaurant founded by former Rangers Manager Bobby Valentine, to watch the games and celebrate their victory. For longtime fans like Chad Bowlin, the win was a momentous occasion after 40 years of support. Not only did his team win the World Series for his hometown, but he also received a refund for the tickets he accidentally purchased. This victory has brought immense joy to the city of Arlington and its residents who have supported the Rangers through thick and thin.