May 24
The Arlington City Council unanimously approves a master agreement that outlines a public-private partnership with the Rangers for possible construction of a new retractable-roof ballpark .
November 8
Arlington voters approve constructing a new home for the Rangers . The City ’ s contribution for the project , which would be $ 1.2 billion when complete , was capped at $ 500 million per the agreement with the Rangers .
November 17
Rangers name Jack Hill , Sr . as vice president of project development to oversee ballpark construction .
January 5
Texas Rangers and City of Arlington announce new ballpark architects , HKS Architects .
August 24
The Rangers and Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company announce an extension of naming rights for Globe Life Field .
September 28
The Rangers and City of Arlington break ground on Globe Life Field , the start of the 31-month construction timeline .
February 1
A majority of excavation was completed . In total , 1.3 million cubic yards of dirt were removed from the site .
February 27
The first of 725 concrete columns was poured at Globe Life Field .
March 7
City successfully sells $ 465.4 million in bonds to fund the voterapproved contribution for ballpark construction .
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