Obituary for H. E. Cannon (1871-1941)
Obituary for Horace Edgar Cannon, namesake for H. E. Cannon Floral in Arlington.
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H. E. Cannon Greenhouse ad—”Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens” (1923)
Rarely do you see an ad from over 100 years ago for a small business that is still operating today. Founded by Horace Edgar Cannon (1871–1941) in 1893 in East Texas, he moved his shop to Arlington in 1921. It’s been part of the community for over a century, though today they sell flowers and plants (and are known as H. E. Cannon Floral) instead of trees and shrubs.
Remembering Lieutenant Perry Mills (1941–1967)
Robert Perry Mills Jr. (1941–1967) graduated from Arlington High School, became a dentist, and served in Vietnam.
The Mineral Well: A Downtown Arlington Landmark for Nearly 60 Years
One of Arlington’s earliest tourist attractions was the mineral well.
Arlington Welcomes the World—2026 FIFA World Cup
In June and July 2026, Arlington hosted nine World Cup soccer matches, truly welcoming the world to our city.
Jason S. Sullivan 