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I was born in Arlington, Texas, but grew up in the neighboring town of Mansfield. After living in Mansfield for 24 years, I moved to Arlington about 15 years ago. I’ve finally started to explore the city and write about my discoveries. Arlington is my hometown, and I’m proud to live here.

Check out my growing collection of blog posts and photos about Arlington, Texas!

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Explore Arlington, Texas | Blog

Recent posts

• Abandoned Arlington: Mr. Blue Jeans
• Doc Holiday and The Tin Cup
• Abandoned Arlington: 360 Blues & Tattoos
• Abandoned Arlington: Putt-Putt Golf & Games
• High-profile events benefit Arlington, but traffic remains problematic

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Local History

• Founders Plaza: Tribute to the Father of Arlington and Founding Families
• Bankhead Highway Through Arlington
• Arlington, Texas and Bad Königshofen, Germany: 70 Years as Sister Cities
• Arlington Historical Society Newsletter – Member Spotlight Interview
• Six Flags Over Texas: 60 Years as an Arlington Icon
• The Railroad Arrives in Arlington, Texas – July 19, 1876
• The Hill: Arlington’s Historic African American Community
• “Echoes from The Hill” documentary
• Arlington World War II Memorial – Dedication Ceremony
• Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens
• Arlington’s Sister City – Bad Königshofen, Germany
• Rehoboth Cemetery

Historic Preservation

• Preservation Month: Historic Cemeteries of Arlington, Texas
• Preservation Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Explore Our Local History
• Historic Preservation Month: Bankhead Highway
• Historic Preservation Month: Downtown/UTA
• May is Historic Preservation Month!
• Historical Marker Monday – First United Methodist Church of Arlington

Hometown Heroes and Everyday People

• Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas
• National Medal of Honor Day and Colonel Neel E. Kearby
• Dr. Zack Bobo: an Arlington doctor determined to keep a-stepping
• “Journey to Baseball Town” documentary
• Dimebag Darrell: Texas Guitar Hero
• In memory of Amber Hagerman
• Field of Honor at Veterans Park

Food and Drink

• Lunch at Chop House Gyro
• Division Brewing
• Division Brewing – Ben Stout
• Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
• A pint of Guinness at J.R. Bentley’s Pub
• Tin Tulip Tea Room: A Pleasant Surprise for Lunch
• Campo Verde: fun Tex-Mex food in Arlington since 1983
• Al’s Hamburgers: an Arlington icon since 1957
• Candlelite Inn restaurant: an Arlington icon since 1957

Things To Do

• Bricks in the Wall at Arlington Music Hall
• Six Flags Over Texas: Runaway Mine Train
• River Legacy Park: Arlington’s nature escape
• Vandergriff Park
• Cooper Street Antique Mall
• 12 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Arlington

Public Art and Memorials

• Arlington Sculpture Garden
• Heroes’ Park: Arlington’s Tribute to Fallen Public Safety Officers
• K9 Memorial in Downtown Arlington

Exploring and Walking Tours

• Exploring Downtown Arlington | 03-26-23
• Exploring Downtown Arlington | 02-12-23
• Exploring in Downtown Arlington — part 1
• From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (part 2)
• From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (part 1)
• Downtown Arlington Library
• Pho, parks, pucks, and a photo — finally!

Photo Tours

• Exploring UTA Campus | 02-19-23
• UTA campus: black and white photos (part 2)
• UTA campus: black and white photos (part 1)
• My favorite 2020 photos of Arlington, Texas

Thoughts, Opinions, Observations, and News

• Technology in Cemeteries?
• Arlington, Texas—2022 State of the City
• Arlington, Texas | 2021 in Review
• Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas – February 6, 2011
• Where The Tigers Roamed Free: Growing Up in Mansfield, Texas
• Arlington: More than the Big Four
• Arlington: The Entertainment Capital of Texas
• Introduction to “Local Unknown” blog series

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Last updated 04-23-23