Remembering Tom Vandergriff (1926-2010)
Tom Vandergriff passed away on December 30, 2010, leaving an incredible legacy to Arlington and North Texas.
Author: Jason S. Sullivan
I blog about the past and present of Arlington, Texas.
A walk in the woods—and a surprise encounter with a peacock
A post-Christmas hike at O.W. Fannin Natural Area offered a peaceful retreat highlighted by beautiful weather, mountain bikers, and a surprising close encounter with a local peacock.
Obituary for Doland Maner (1922-2025)
Doland Maner, a longtime resident and former City Council member, passed away on December 24 at the age of 103.
All Aboard: The Interurban in Arlington
Operating from 1902 to 1934, the Interurban connected Dallas and Fort Worth via Arlington’s Abram Street, offering a faster alternative to steam railroads before the rise of the automobile.
Christmas Eve Shootout in 1892 Leaves Four Men Dead
A livestock deal gone awry and a simmering feud escalate into a train station shootout leaving four men dead.
