“Burial Plat and Tombstone for Barrow Offered” (1934)
In a 1934 Fort Worth Star-Telegram article, local undertaker Hugh Moore made a surprising offer: a place for the notorious outlaw Clyde Barrow’s eternal rest.
Category: Newspaper Clippings
“Parade kicks off celebration with ‘Salute to Independence'” (1990)
The Arlington Independence Day Parade, which just had its 60th anniversary, remains a nostalgic tie to our small-town roots, with many of its core values still intact.
My first newspaper mention and other small-town news (1983)
A special delivery from the stork results in my first newspaper mention.
Pair turn food, suds into profit
This year marks the 46th annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill—one of the longest-running annual events in Arlington and always a festive time. More than simply a place for food and drink, J. Gilligan’s remains a popular hangout and is one of the most beloved spots in the community. […]
“Drink Arlington Mineral Water” (1917)
“Drink Arlington Mineral Water,” says the 1917 ad from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Believed to have health benefits—and sold by first class druggists—the mineral water was an early tourism draw for Arlington. People would come from all over to drink the water, with the mineral well also becoming a focal point for community gatherings. Fort […]
