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Recent posts — May & June 2026
Local History
Arlington Historical Society events and posts
Arlington Historical Society newsletters
Historic Preservation
Hometown Heroes and Everyday People
Police, Fire, and Military Heroes
Obituaries, Death Notices, & Remembrances 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 — May & June 2026

Sheraton Arlington Hotel Comes Tumbling Down
Arlington by Morning: King George Plays the Palace
GM Plant Dedicated—June 1954
Remembering J.W. Dunlop (1922–2006)
Jim McElreath: 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
Looking for World Cup Travel Hacks? Trust the Locals Instead
A Town’s Trajectory Forever Changed: General Motors Groundbreaking in 1952
Jeff Williams Becomes Arlington’s Mayor—2015
Division Brewing – Arlington 150
Pantera at the Six Flags Music Mill (1985)
The Battle of Village Creek
Arlington Cemetery Receives Official Designation
The Intersection of History and Horsepower in Downtown Arlington
Olympic Torch Relayed Through Arlington—1996
CultureMap Covers Caravan
Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, NSDAR
Middleton Tate Johnson—The Father of Tarrant County
Be a traveler…in your hometown
Berachah Industrial Home for the Redemption of Erring Girls
Arlington 150: Be Part of the Celebration
Remembering Wanda Marshall (1932–2025)
Farewell to Father Fielder: Remembering James Park Fielder, Sr. (1863–1948)
Elzie Odom Elected as Mayor of Arlington
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Birthplace of the Metroplex’
Wanda Marshall Day—May 4, 2021
Element Cocktail Lounge—A Proper Guinness in a Laid-Back Lounge
Division Brewing – Mayor Brewster
Metallica’s Orion—Live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington
Mayor Jim Ross Elected to Third Term—Momentum Continues in Arlington
“Thanks, Tommy!”
Nolan Ryan Throws 7th Career No-Hitter

Local History

Arlington Celebrates 150 Years in 2026
Celebrating Arlington’s 150th Anniversary with some awesome artwork
Founders Plaza: Tribute to the Father of Arlington and Founding Families
Arlington, Texas: Founded along the railroad tracks in 1876
April 21, 1884—When the Village Became a Town
Bankhead Highway Through Arlington
Arlington Downs: Horse Racing and Excitement in Small-Town Arlington
Arlington Downs: Big-Time Horse Racing in a Small-Town
Arlington’s Train Depot and Platform Honored; Sister City Relationship Celebrated and Renewed
Christmas Eve Shootout in 1892 Leaves Four Men Dead
The Wreck of Engine 642 at Village Creek
All Aboard: The Interurban in Arlington
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
The Hill: Stories of Community and Resilience in Arlington
“Echoes from The Hill” documentary
Stamp of Approval: Arlington officially recognized by the U.S. Postal Service in 1877
General Motors Plant opens
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
February 10, 1958 – Arlington Memorial Hospital opens
Shattered: The Tarrant Tornadoes of March 2000
Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens
Rehoboth Cemetery
Tate 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
J. D. Cooper House
North Side School Destroyed by Fire – 1909
Arlington Colts Win 2A High School Football Championship—1951
School’s out for the Carter Cougars
Arlington’s Telephone Directory from 1904

Arlington Historical Society events and posts

Arlington Historical Society—Founded on August 27, 1887
Seasons Greetings from the Arlington Historical Society
Knapp Heritage Park: Preserving the Past in Downtown Arlington
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
Five Things I Learned from Serving on Arlington’s Landmark Preservation Commission
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
Roots and Resilience: Arlington Genealogical Society Celebrates 55th Anniversary

Hometown Heroes and Everyday People

Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas
Richard Greene: Arlington Mayor (1987–1997)
“Uncle Dutch”—Arlington’s First Mayor
Hugh M. Moore Elected Mayor in 1925—When Arlington Only Had 4,000 People
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
Arlington Pioneer James D. Cooper (1841–1917)
The Bridge: Remembering Kathy Fleming, Claudia Reeves, and Marilou Goldner
Pastor N. L. Robinson (1921–2017): A Man Who Faithfully Served His Church and Community
Remembering Tommy
Drag Racer Lee Shepherd: Man Versus Machine
Tommy Von Hatten: Golden Glove Boxer Turned Pro
Doug Russell Day—November 15, 1968
Who is Maren Morris?
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
Firefighter Ronny Snow—Last Alarm: March 5, 1985
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
Neel Kearby Honored at City Hall on Medal of Honor Day
Ross Dee Hunt: In Memoriam — World War II Casualty from Arlington, Texas
Remembering Charles F. Birkhead, Jr. (1922–1945)

Obituaries, Death Notices, & Remembrances for notable Arlingtonians

Obituary for I. L. Hutcheson (1826-1904)
Death of a Pioneer Patriarch: Patrick A. Watson (1810–1894)
Remembering Jason B. Little (1832-1911)
Remembering Mattie Fielder (1867-1950)
Obituary for Hugh Moore (1882-1949)
Obituary for George E. Luttrell (1875-1955)
Remembering Dora E. Nichols (1892–1986)
Obituary for Dr. Zack Bobo (1897-1987)
Remembering Dr. Bobo (1897-1987)
Remembering Grace Beauchamp (1914-1934)
Obituary for Doland Maner (1922-2025)
Remembering Tom Vandergriff (1926-2010)
Remembering Martha Walker (1933-2025)
Remembering ‘Hooked on a Feeling’ Singer B.J. Thomas (1942-2021)
Remembering Officer Richard W. Simpson (1945-1990)
Obituary for Jerry Crocker (1948-1992)
Remembering Ron Wright (1953–2021)
Remembering Cheryl Ann Callaway (1955–1974)
Obituary for Terry Lewis (1956-1992)

Newspaper clippings and ads

“Burglars Rob an Arlington Store” (1904)
“Drink Arlington Mineral Water” (1917)
“Seventeen Years On Bench Gives Arlington Justice Unique Opinions Of Laws” (1917)
“Arlington Now Has 5,091 Population, New Census Shows” (1919)
“Arlington In Last Rites For Rose” (1923)
“Arlington Bans Hens In Homes’ Front Yard” (1927)
“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)
“Arlington Officials To Bike for Ecology” (1972)
“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)
“Arlington Crime Report” (1985)
Celebrating ‘Back to the Future Day’ with a 1985 ad showing local movie theaters
Arlington homes with historical significance (1992)
“Pagans admit to using Caelum Moor for rites” (1996)
“Metallica at AT&T Stadium” (2017)
“Documentary examines life for Black residents in historic Arlington Community” (2022)

Food and Drink

The Londoner Pub: Coming Soon to Arlington
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
Adios to Cartel Taco Bar
Lunch at Chop House Gyro
Division Brewing
The Dark Beers of Division Brewing
A Tad Chewy: Just The Way I Like It
Found in the Wild—A New Beer Coaster for my Collection
Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
Dr. Jeckyll’s Hasselhoffman
A pint of Guinness at J.R. Bentley’s Pub
J. R. Bentley’s—an English Pub (1996 ad)
On Tap—Cheers to Nine Years
Dino’s Subs—45 Years of Deliciousness
One Love Lounge and Caribbean Restaurant remembered with good vibes

Entertainment and Things To Do

National Medal of Honor Museum – First Look
National Medal of Honor Museum named ‘Best New Museum’ by USA TODAY
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
180 MPH in the Entertainment District—The Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington
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
The Parks Mall: Anchoring Super Cooper
Seven Seas—Marine-Themed Adventures 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
A Nostalgic Night at Arlington Music Hall: Reliving the Music of Pink Floyd
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 in the woods—and a surprise encounter with a peacock
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
South Street Art Festival—Celebrating 10 Years in Arlington
The Midday Midnight
Night Moves in Arlington: Revisiting Bob Seger at Texas Hall in 1977

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
Larger Than Life: A Final Toast to Dimebag Darrell
Pantera Plays “Friday Night at the Flags” in 1985
Pantera’s ‘Walk’ Has Over 570 Million Streams on Spotify—How Does It Compare?

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
Remember the Titan?
The New Texas Giant
Six Flags Announces Special Events for 2025 Season

Texas Rangers

“Journey to Baseball Town” documentary
Play Ball! Turnpike Stadium Opens in Arlington
Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame—Photo Tour
Remembering Arlington’s First MLB All-Star Game
Nolan Ryan Throws His First No-Hitter for the Texas Rangers
The Ballpark in Arlington
Ryan Versus Ventura: Don’t Mess With Texas
In Memory of Shannon Stone: Texas Rangers Fan, Firefighter, and Devoted Father

Public Art and Memorials

Contemplating the Cosmos at Caelum Moor
Arlington Sculpture Garden
Heroes’ Park: Arlington’s Tribute to Fallen Public Safety Officers
K9 Memorial in Downtown Arlington

Exploring and Walking Tours

The Center of it All: A Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Arlington
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
Driving Through Local History: A 2021 Time Capsule
From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington
Mr. Blue Jeans—Demolished Dreams of Denim
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

Arlington in 1907: Population Booming and Poised for the Future
City of Arlington Ad From The Junior Aggie Yearbook (1942)
Sportstainment in Arlington—All Hail the Almighty Dollar!
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

Arlington Advocate: Ready to Transition from Passion to Profession
To Live is To Die. Write Your Own Obituary.
Off to the Races: Presenting Arlington Downs at TSHA 2026
A “Rocking” Acknowledgment in the NTAS Journal
Shadows of the Stadiums: Balancing ‘Sportstainment’ with Community Welfare in Arlington
In a Stadium’s Shadow—There’s More to Arlington than Visitors Know (Opinion)
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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