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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Author: Jason S. Sullivan

I blog about the past and present of Arlington, Texas.
Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 10, 2026April 5, 2026

Night Moves in Arlington: Revisiting Bob Seger at Texas Hall in 1977

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band played UTA’s Texas Hall in April 1977.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 9, 2026April 11, 2026

Tommy Von Hatten: Golden Glove Boxer Turned Pro

Tommy Von Hatten began his boxing career in the Golden Gloves amateur program, later turning pro.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 8, 2026

The Midday Midnight

The Midday Midnight. On April 8, 2024, many experienced a truly once-in-a-lifetime event: the rare total solar eclipse.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 7, 2026April 19, 2026

Hugh M. Moore Elected Mayor in 1925—When Arlington Only Had 4,000 People

Hugh M. Moore (1882–1949) was elected as Arlington’s Mayor on April 7, 1925. At the time, Arlington had fewer than 4,000 people—that’s about 1% of our current population!

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 4, 2026

Richard Greene: Arlington Mayor (1987–1997)

On April 4, 1987, Richard Greene became the Mayor of Arlington, ultimately serving five terms until 1997.

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