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.
Category: Local Unknown
Arlington Colts Win 2A High School Football Championship—1951
On December 22, 1951, the Arlington Colts won the 2A High School Football Championship—the first and only in the school’s history.
Adios to Cartel Taco Bar
Cartel Taco Bar, one of my favorite spots in Arlington for tacos, has unexpectedly closed after seven years.
On Tap—Cheers to Nine Years
After nearly nine years in Downtown Arlington, On Tap—a beloved craft beer bar specializing in flights, pints, and growler fills—has called it quits. Their last day was December 14, 2025.
Larger Than Life: A Final Toast to Dimebag Darrell
On December 14, 2004, a public memorial was held at the Arlington Convention Center for Dimebag Darrell, legendary guitarist for Pantera who had recently been slain.
Jason S. Sullivan 