Medal of Honor Day provided Arlington an opportunity to celebrate one of our hometown heroes—Col. Neel E. Kearby (1911–1944), a recipient of the prestigious medal as a fighter pilot in WWII—with a new display at Arlington’s City Hall.
After sitting empty for at least 15 years, the old Mr. Blue Jeans store at 7708 S. Cooper Street in Arlington has finally been demolished.
Knapp Heritage Park, a heritage site in Downtown Arlington, serves as a rustic throwback to the city’s roots. The site contains three of Arlington’s oldest structures.
On March 18, 1972, Seven Seas—a marine-themed adventure—officially opened in Arlington.
On March 13–15, Arlington’s Entertainment District was transformed into a high-speed IndyCar circuit, with drivers weaving around iconic venues and hitting 180 mph on city streets. Officially billed as the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, the inaugural event was a resounding success, drawing nearly 80,000 fans over the weekend.
Jason S. Sullivan 