“Arlington Bans Hens In Homes’ Front Yard” (1927)
Nearly 100 years ago, some cried ‘fowl’ about roaming hens.
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Play Ball! Turnpike Stadium Opens in Arlington
On April 23, 1965, the first baseball game was played at Turnpike Stadium in Arlington.
The New Texas Giant
The New Texas Giant officially opened on April 22, 2011, as part of the park’s 50th anniversary season.
Arlington Pioneer James D. Cooper (1841–1917)
Arlington pioneer James D. Cooper died on April 21, 1917.
April 21, 1884—When the Village Became a Town
Though Arlington was founded in July 1876 as a stop on the Texas & Pacific Railway and recognized by the post office in January 1877, it wasn’t until April 21, 1884, that the town was officially incorporated.
Jason S. Sullivan 