Arlington by Morning: King George Plays the Palace
On June 6, 2009, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington hosted its inaugural event—a concert featuring country music stars George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Blake Shelton, drawing over 60,000 people.
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GM Plant Dedicated—June 1954
On June 3, 1954, Arlington’s General Motors Assembly Plant kicked off a three-day formal dedication and celebration featuring special events, programs, and an open house.
Remembering J.W. Dunlop (1922–2006)
J.W. Dunlop was a long-time firefighter and avid collector of Arlington photographs.
Jim McElreath: 1962 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
Arlington’s Jim McElreath—a bricklayer by trade who had been racing cars since he was a teenager—was selected as the “Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year” in 1962.
Looking for World Cup Travel Hacks? Trust the Locals Instead
World Cup soccer is coming soon to Arlington, bringing thousands of international visitors. Trust locals for real guidance on what to see and do.
Jason S. Sullivan 