Six Flags Over Texas: Runaway Mine Train
One of the ten oldest rides at Six Flags—and still one of my favorites—is the Runaway Mine Train.
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Field of Honor at Veterans Park
Arlington’s fourth annual Field of Honor was held September 3-11, 2022, at Veterans Park. The event began in 2019 to honor Patriot Day and the victims of the 9/11 attacks. It has since evolved into honoring and celebrating all heroes, including active-duty military, veterans, fallen service members, front-line responders, and others.
Wanda Marshall Celebrates 90th Birthday at Fielder Museum
Long-time Arlington Historical Society volunteer and World War II historian Wanda Marshall celebrated her 90th birthday at Fielder Museum.
Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
Legal Draft Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2016. They were one of my favorite local breweries, but closed earlier this year. Here’s a tribute to Legal Draft.
Preservation Month: Historic Cemeteries of Arlington, Texas
May is Preservation Month – a time dedicated to promoting and preserving historic places. An often-overlooked element of historic preservation involves cemeteries. Arlington has more than a dozen cemeteries, and many have Texas Historical Markers. The cemeteries range in size from the sprawling Moore Memorial Gardens, with more than 30,000 memorials, to smaller sites with a few hundred burials or less.
Jason S. Sullivan 