Remembering Tom Vandergriff (1926-2010)
Tom Vandergriff passed away on December 30, 2010, leaving an incredible legacy to Arlington and North Texas.
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Obituary for Doland Maner (1922-2025)
Doland Maner, a longtime resident and former City Council member, passed away on December 24 at the age of 103.
All Aboard: The Interurban in Arlington
Operating from 1902 to 1934, the Interurban connected Dallas and Fort Worth via Arlington’s Abram Street, offering a faster alternative to steam railroads before the rise of the automobile.
Christmas Eve Shootout in 1892 Leaves Four Men Dead
A livestock deal gone awry and a simmering feud escalate into a train station shootout leaving four men dead.
Arlington Colts Win 2A High School Football Championship—1951
On December 22, 1951, the Arlington Colts won the 2A High School Football Championship—the first and only in the school’s history.
