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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Category: Local Unknown

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 24, 2026

An Earthquake of Excitement—Six Flags Over Texas (1961)

See it all! Experience it all! An earthquake of excitement at Six Flags Over Texas.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 19, 2026

July 19, 1876—The Founding of a Town

On July 19, 1876, the train first came through the area, birthing a new era and the founding of a town.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 19, 2026July 24, 2026

Facing Nolan documentary

Facing Nolan is a 2022 documentary about Nolan Ryan’s legendary career, featuring interviews highlights, and notable moments of his journey.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Six Flags Celebrates 45 Years (2006)

Six Flags Over Texas celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2006 with this colorful and nostalgic ad, mixing the old and the new.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Five Reasons to Visit Arlington in 1966

In 1966, there were four main reasons to visit Arlington—five, if you count Mid-City Chrysler and Plymouth, as this ad wanted you to

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