Kalpana Chawla: UTA Graduate and Astronaut
On this day (02-01-2003) in Arlington’s history, UTA graduate and astronaut Kalpana Chawla tragically died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024
January in Arlington usually has some mild weather to get out and take photos. I mostly photograph architecture and signage, so the majority of these fall into that criteria. Coloring, creative editing, and experimentation were a large part of this month, with fewer black-and-white photos than usual. I also inadvertently created a pinkish aesthetic while editing one of my photos and copied the look to several others.
There were many photos this month that I liked, but these are my ten favorites from January.
“Better together” theme highlights Mayor Ross’ 2023 State of the City address
I watched Mayor Jim Ross’ 2023 State of the City address to close out the year. The event was held at Arlington’s Esports Stadium on October 25th and is available on YouTube. Jim Ross is serving his second term as Arlington’s Mayor, with this being his third State of the City address. The annual event primarily serves as a high-level look at the city’s success stories.
Seasons Greetings from the Arlington Historical Society
The Arlington Historical Society enjoyed a festive holiday season! We co-hosted the inaugural Diane Cravens Holiday Tour of Homes, decorated Fielder Museum with Christmas cheer, and hosted Kringle Village at Knapp Heritage Park. Plus, our resident artist drew an impressive rendering of Fielder Museum for her annual Christmas card!
Five Things I Learned from Serving on Arlington’s Landmark Preservation Commission
I served on the City of Arlington’s Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) from September 2020 to September 2023. It was a worthwhile experience that taught me several things.
