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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

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Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

“Journey to Baseball Town” documentary

In 1972, the struggling Washington Senators baseball club relocated to Arlington, Texas. They became known as the Texas Rangers and were the city’s first professional sports team. Tom Vandergriff, Arlington’s mayor from 1951 to 1977, was instrumental in bringing the baseball team to Arlington.

Written by Jason S. SullivanDecember 19, 2022January 25, 2023

Arlington, Texas—2022 State of the City

On October 19, Mayor Jim Ross gave his annual State of the City address. The event drew a packed crowd and was available to watch on Facebook, YouTube, and MyArlingtonTV. The mayor’s 50-minute speech looked at Arlington’s current and future state. While I couldn’t attend the event, I watched it online. Here are some highlights and my takeaways.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJune 4, 2022December 5, 2022

Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten

Legal Draft Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2016. They were one of my favorite local breweries, but closed earlier this year. Here’s a tribute to Legal Draft.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 27, 2022June 1, 2022

Preservation Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Explore Our Local History

May is Preservation Month! It’s a month dedicated to promoting historical places and heritage tourism, often led by preservation groups and historical societies. It was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Written by Jason S. SullivanFebruary 26, 2022May 18, 2022

Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas

Andrew S. Hayter, a Presbyterian minister from Tennessee, helped route the railroad through North Texas and plot a tiny new town, known as Arlington, along the tracks. The town grew from a half-mile square settlement in 1876 to a suburb of 400,000 people. Today, Andrew Hayter is considered the Father of Arlington.

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