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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Category: Local Unknown

Written by Jason S. SullivanNovember 15, 2025

Doug Russell Day—November 15, 1968

Doug Russell, a 22 year-old UTA Senior, won two Gold Medals at the 1968 Summer Olympics. UTA President Frank Harrison and Arlington Mayor Tom Vandergriff proclaimed November 15, 1968, as “Doug Russell Day.”

Written by Jason S. SullivanNovember 12, 2025

Remembering Mattie Fielder (1867-1950)

Mattie Fielder—matriarch, homemaker, and church leader—died on November 12, 1950, at age 83.

Written by Jason S. SullivanNovember 10, 2025January 27, 2026

Tate Cemetery

Info about the Texas Historical Marker for Tate Cemetery

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 31, 2025

Arlington in 1907: Population Booming and Poised for the Future

This 1907 Arlington Commercial Club ad touted the town’s amenities and its vision for the future.

Written by Jason S. SullivanOctober 30, 2025October 31, 2025

Dino’s Subs—45 Years of Deliciousness

Dino’s Subs—a family-owned Arlington institution serving subs, salads, and other delicious offerings—recently celebrated its 45th anniversary.

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