Mayor Jim Ross Elected to Third Term—Momentum Continues in Arlington
Election Day in Arlington saw Jim Ross re-elected as mayor, alongside several new and returning members of the City Council.
Author: Jason S. Sullivan
I blog about the past and present of Arlington, Texas.
“Thanks, Tommy!”
On May 2, 1971, Arlington began a weeklong celebration to honor Tom Vandergriff’s 20 years as mayor.
Nolan Ryan Throws 7th Career No-Hitter
On May 1, 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his seventh career no-hitter, a record that may never be broken.
Arlington’s Telephone Directory from 1904
Arlington’s Telephone Directory from 1904 had fewer than 80 numbers listed.
Remember the Titan?
On April 27, 2001, Titan opened at Six Flags Over Texas to celebrate the park’s 40th anniversary. At the time, it reigned as one of the top 10 tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world!
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