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Recent posts — May, June, & July 2026
- Remembering Lieutenant Perry Mills (1941–1967)
- Arlington Welcomes the World—2026 FIFA World Cup
- An Earthquake of Excitement—Six Flags Over Texas (1961)
- July 19, 1876—The Founding of a Town
- Facing Nolan documentary
- Six Flags Celebrates 45 Years (2006)
- Five Reasons to Visit Arlington in 1966
- Classes in Keyboard at Fielder Museum (1992)
- In Memory of Brian Burns
- At the Crossroads: Inheriting Local History
- Fun-in-the-Sun Country Club on Lake Arlington
- ‘Life in a log cabin’ – an early exhibit at Fielder Museum
- July 4, 1884 in Arlington
- The Newsletter Dilemma in Nonprofit Leadership
- Before the Automobile: Arlington’s Age of the Interurban
- A collage of local history
- Corporal Joseph Cushman—End of Watch: June 7, 2001
- 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—
- Summer 2025 Newsletter
- May 2025 Newsletter
- April 2025 Newsletter
- March 2025 Newsletter
- February 2025 Newsletter
- January 2025 Newsletter
- December 2024 Newsletter
- November 2024 Newsletter
- October 2024 Newsletter
- September 2024 Newsletter
- August 2024 Newsletter
- July 2024 Newsletter
- June 2024 Newsletter
- May 2024 Newsletter
- April 2024 Newsletter
- March 2024 Newsletter
- February 2024 Newsletter
- January 2024 Newsletter
- December 2023 Newsletter
- November 2023 Newsletter
- October 2023 Newsletter
- September 2023 Newsletter
- August 2023 Newsletter
- July 2023 Newsletter
- June 2023 Newsletter
- May 2023 Newsletter
- April 2023 Newsletter
- March 2023 Newsletter
- February 2023 Newsletter
- July-August 2022 Newsletter
- June 2022 Newsletter
- May 2022 Newsletter
- April 2022 Newsletter
- March 2022 Newsletter
- February 2022 Newsletter
- January 2022 Newsletter
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 Beers of Division Brewing
- The Dark Beers of Division Brewing
- Division Brewing
- A Tad Chewy: Just The Way I Like It
- Found in the Wild—A New Beer Coaster for my Collection
- 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
- 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)
Last updated 08-23-26
Jason S. Sullivan 