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Historic Preservation
Hometown Heroes and Everyday People
Police, Fire, and Military Heroes
Obituaries & Death Notices for notable Arlingtonians
Newspaper clippings and ads
Food and Drink
Entertainment and Things To Do
Public Art and Memorials
Exploring and Walking Tours
Photo Tours
Profile of a City
Thoughts, Opinions, and Observations
Other, Misc. (not Arlington)

Recent posts

Arlington Advocate: Ready to Transition from Passion to Profession
Remembering Grace Beauchamp (1914-1934)
Doug Russell Day—November 15, 1968
Remembering Mattie Fielder (1867-1950)
Tate Cemetery
Arlington in 1907: Population Booming and Poised for the Future
Dino’s Subs—45 Years of Deliciousness
“Seventeen Years On Bench Gives Arlington Justice Unique Opinions Of Laws” (1917)
“Uncle Dutch”—Arlington’s First Mayor
J. D. Cooper House
Pantera Plays “Friday Night at the Flags” in 1985
“Arlington In Last Rites For Rose” (1923)
City of Arlington Ad From The Junior Aggie Yearbook (1942)
Remembering Officer Richard W. Simpson (1945-1990)
“Pagans admit to using Caelum Moor for rites” (1996)
“Documentary examines life for Black residents in historic Arlington Community” (2022)
“Arlington Crime Report” (1985)
Contemplating the Cosmos at Caelum Moor

Local History

Founders Plaza: Tribute to the Father of Arlington and Founding Families
Arlington, Texas: Founded along the railroad tracks in 1876
Bankhead Highway Through Arlington
Arlington Downs: Horse Racing and Excitement in Small-Town Arlington
Arlington’s Train Depot and Platform Honored; Sister City Relationship Celebrated and Renewed
The Wreck of Engine 642 at Village Creek
Arlington, Texas and Bad Königshofen, Germany: 70 Years as Sister Cities
Arlington’s Sister City – Bad Königshofen, Germany
The Hill: Arlington’s Historic African American Community
“Echoes from The Hill” documentary
The Heartbeat of Arlington: General Motors Celebrates 70 Years in the Community
A stunning resignation leads to a new mayor in 1977
Paper and Progress: The Legacy of the Arlington Journal Newspaper
Luttrell’s Grocery—A Downtown Arlington Staple for Over 50 Years
Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens
Rehoboth Cemetery
Carlisle Military Academy: A High-Grade Preparatory School for Manly Boys
September 1960—JFK and LBJ hit the campaign trail in Texas
J. D. Cooper Home destroyed by fire, 1998
North Side School Destroyed by Fire – 1909
School’s out for the Carter Cougars

Arlington Historical Society events and posts

Arlington Historical Society—Founded on August 27, 1887
Seasons Greetings from the Arlington Historical Society
Arlington’s War Heroes: Celebrating Their Sacrifices & Achievements
Arlington World War II Memorial – Dedication Ceremony
Danny Armstrong: An Afternoon of Rearview Reflections
Wanda Marshall Celebrates 90th Birthday at Fielder Museum
Arlington Historical Society Newsletter – Member Spotlight Interview
The First Annual Front Street Festival (2004 newspaper ad)

Arlington Historical Society newsletters

—Editor & chief contributor since January 2022—

Historic Preservation

Unexpected Historic Preservation Award Provides a Full-Circle Moment
Arlington well-represented at the Tarrant County Historical Commission Summit
48StateTour at Johnson Station Cemetery
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!
Caravan Motor Hotel: A Relic From a Bygone Era Set to Return
Exciting groundbreaking held for the new Caravan Court Hotel
Historical Marker Monday – First United Methodist Church of Arlington

Hometown Heroes and Everyday People

Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas
Harold E. Patterson: Arlington Mayor, 1983-1987
Allan Saxe: Professor and Philanthropist
Tillie Burgin and Mission Arlington
Dr. Zack Bobo: an Arlington doctor determined to keep a-stepping
Arista: Artist and Arlington Advocate
Kalpana Chawla: UTA Graduate and Astronaut
Lou Henry Taylor: Matriarch of The Hill
Crusader—a poem inspired by J. T. Upchurch
F. J. “Red” Kane: Athlete, businessman, community leader, and park namesake
Jennie Ross Cobb: Cherokee, photographer, preservationist, trailblazer
Morgan Woodward: Prominent Western Actor from Arlington, Texas
In memory of Amber Hagerman
Remembering ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ Singer B.J. Thomas (1942-2021)
Mickey Guyton—”Remember Her Name”
The Mystery of H. B. Smith
Field of Honor at Veterans Park
Chevy Suburban—Arlington’s Biggest Hollywood Star
Arlington and the Olympic Games
“Rearview Reflections of Arlington, Texas” by Danny Armstrong

Police, Fire, and Military Heroes

Arlington Police Officers—End of Watch
Officer Gary D. Harl—End of Watch: July 17, 1975
Officer Craig Hanking—End of Watch: August 3, 1994
Firefighter Don Hogg—Last Alarm: November 19, 2009
Officer Craig Story—End of Watch: January 13, 2010
Officer Jillian Smith—End of Watch: December 28, 2010
Pearl Harbor attacks felt in Arlington
National Medal of Honor Day and Colonel Neel E. Kearby
Colonel Neel E. Kearby—Medal of Honor Citation
Ross Dee Hunt: In Memoriam — World War II Casualty from Arlington, Texas

Obituaries & Death Notices for notable Arlingtonians

Obituary for Hugh Moore (1882-1949)
Obituary for George E. Luttrell (1875-1955)
Obituary for Jerry Crocker (1948-1992)
Obituary for Terry Lewis (1956-1992)

Newspaper clippings and ads

“Burglars Rob an Arlington Store” (1904)
“Drink Arlington Mineral Water” (1917)
“Arlington Now Has 5,091 Population, New Census Shows” (1919)
“Ride the Crimson Limited de luxe Interurbans to Arlington Downs Races” (1929)
“Burial Plat and Tombstone for Barrow Offered” (1934)
“Arlington Downs—Oct. 25 to Nov. 17” (1934 Newspaper Ad)
“Arlington Couple, Founders of Church Here, Wed 50 Years” (1937)
“Arlington G.M. Plant Rolls First Car Off Finish Line” (1954)
Local newspaper ads from 1957 still show Arlington as small-town Americana (1957)
Vintage Ad for the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike: Swift, Safe, and Scenic (1964)
“J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill—Arlington’s Most Unique Restaurant” (1980)
“Pair turn food, suds into profit” (1982)
My first newspaper mention and other small-town news (1983)
Celebrating ‘Back to the Future Day’ with a 1985 ad showing local movie theaters
“Metallica at AT&T Stadium” (2017)

Food and Drink

Orange Chicken with a side of Golden Fries—Dinner and a Show at the Green Oaks Chinese Theater
Candlelite Inn restaurant: an Arlington icon since 1957
Al’s Hamburgers: an Arlington icon since 1957
Campo Verde: fun Tex-Mex food in Arlington since 1983
Mac’s Bar & Grill—Guinness and Gumbo on a glorious Saturday afternoon
Caves Lounge—Diving on Division
Doc Holiday and The Tin Cup
Tin Tulip Tea Room: A Pleasant Surprise for Lunch
Lunch at Chop House Gyro
Division Brewing
The Dark Beers of Division Brewing
Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
A pint of Guinness at J.R. Bentley’s Pub
One Love Lounge and Caribbean Restaurant remembered with good vibes

Entertainment and Things To Do

National Medal of Honor Museum – First Look
International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame
A brief history of Arlington Theater and Arlington Music Hall
Levitt Pavilion—A Vibrant Outdoor Space for Arts and Culture
Grand Prix of Arlington: March 2026
Arlington Independence Day Parade: Patriotism and Pageantry
“Parade kicks off celebration with ‘Salute to Independence’” (1990)
The Interlochen Christmas Lights: Over 40 Years of Holiday Tradition in Arlington
Christmas Festivities in Arlington
Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show (2023)
Arlington Museum of Art: Arts and Culture in Downtown Arlington
AC/DC in Arlington
Metallica Returns to Cowboys Stadium for Two Unforgettable Shows
Bricks in the Wall concert at Arlington Music Hall
That Time a Giant Beatle Invaded Arlington
Fight Night at AT&T Stadium: Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson
River Legacy Park: Arlington’s nature escape
A walk on the wild side: the Molly Hollar Wildscape at Veterans Park
Vandergriff Park
Cooper Street Antique Mall
“The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky”—a documentary by Martin Lisius
Cotton Bowl Classic moves to Arlington
Dallas Cowboys lose big at home to Philadelphia Eagles

Pantera

The Music Evolution (and a brief history) of Pantera
Funko Pop!—Pantera
Pantera – Cowboys From Hell
Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power
“Perfect Pairing—Pantera, White Zombie are just the ticket for those angry young dudes” (1996)
“You Better Dig In”—Pantera Bassist Rex Brown Reflects on Playing Moscow in 1991
Dimebag Darrell: Texas Guitar Hero
In Memory of Vinnie Paul (1964-2018)—Drummer for Pantera

Six Flags

Six Flags Over Texas: 60 Years as an Arlington Icon
‘Fair Winds to Ye’—Conquistador Has Sailed its Final Voyage at Six Flags
Texas Chute Out and the Flashback at Six Flags Over Texas
End of an Era: Six Flags to remove bobsled ride, La Vibora
Six Flags Over Texas: Runaway Mine Train

Texas Rangers

“Journey to Baseball Town” documentary
Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame—Photo Tour
Remembering Arlington’s First MLB All-Star Game
Ryan Versus Ventura: Don’t Mess With Texas
In Memory of Shannon Stone: Texas Rangers Fan, Firefighter, and Devoted Father

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

Abandoned Arlington: Putt-Putt Golf & Games
Abandoned Arlington: 360 Blues & Tattoos
Abandoned Arlington: Mr. Blue Jeans
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
Downtown Arlington Library
Saturday Exploring—Pedometer Practice, Park Hopping, Public Art, and ‘Skatium’ Architecture
Pho, parks, pucks, and a photo — finally!

Photo Tours

Leaving Mansfield / Entering Arlington
Where is Everybody? || Liminal Spaces at the Movie Theater
My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—February 2024
My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024
My 23 Favorite Photos of Arlington in 2023
Halloween night at Six Flags Fright Fest
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

Profile of a City

E-Space HQ Coming to Arlington
High-profile events benefit Arlington, but traffic remains problematic
Arlington, Texas—2025 Official Visitor Guide
“Tomorrow’s Arlington” theme highlights Mayor Ross’ annual State of the City address
“Better together” theme highlights Mayor Ross’ 2023 State of the City address
Arlington, Texas—2022 State of the City
Arlington, Texas | 2021 in Review
Arlington: More than the Big Four
Arlington: The Entertainment Capital of Texas
Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas – February 6, 2011

Thoughts, Opinions, and Observations

Local History Museums: Challenges, Constraints, and Competition
Dreaming in the American Dream City: What would I like to see in Arlington?
It all started when I visited Hell’s Half Acre
Fun Fact: I can now call myself a book editor!
Technology in Cemeteries?
Where The Tigers Roamed Free: Growing Up in Mansfield, Texas
Celebrating Five Years of Local Unknown
Introduction to “Local Unknown” blog series

Other, Misc. (not Arlington)

Sullivan’s Brewing Company – Black Marble Stout

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