Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. Tomlin Cemetery Location: 1305 Tomlin Lane Marker Text – “This cemetery was first used in the 1870s by the Wilkinsons, a pioneer family whose graves are marked by clusters of rock. Members of the Angel family are also buried here. The oldest […]
Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. Arlington Cemetery Location: 801 S. Mary Street (adjacent to Parkdale Cemetery) Marker Text – “Encompassing more than ten acres of land Arlington Cemetery includes within its borders several small historic graveyards, including the original old cemetery of Arlington, the W.W. McNatt Cemetery […]
On October 19, Mayor Jim Ross gave his annual State of the City address. The event drew a packed crowd and was available to watch on Facebook, YouTube, and MyArlingtonTV. The mayor’s 50-minute speech looked at Arlington’s current and future state. While I couldn’t attend the event, I watched it online. Here are some highlights and my takeaways.
One of the ten oldest rides at Six Flags—and still one of my favorites—is the Runaway Mine Train.
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.
Jason S. Sullivan 