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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Tag: Newspaper Clippings

Written by Jason S. SullivanMarch 10, 2026

Obituary for I. L. Hutcheson (1826-1904)

Isaac Lafayette Hutcheson, a notable merchant and one of the charter members of the Arlington Masonic Lodge, died on July 12, 1904. He was buried at Arlington Cemetery.

Written by Jason S. SullivanFebruary 19, 2026February 21, 2026

Remembering Dora E. Nichols (1892–1986)

Dora E. Nichols, a beloved, longtime AISD teacher, passed away on February 19, 1986, at the age of 93.

Written by Jason S. SullivanFebruary 8, 2026February 21, 2026

Remembering Charles F. Birkhead, Jr. (1922–1945)

B-25 pilot Charles F. Birkhead, Jr. (1922–1945) went Missing in Action during an aerial attack over Italy in World War II. Tragically, the 22-year-old officer was on his 30th mission when his plane went down. His aircraft was recovered about a year later, and the crew was declared deceased.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJanuary 8, 2026

“Arlington Officials To Bike for Ecology” (1972)

In this fun photo from 1972, Arlington City Council Members Doland Maner and Martha Walker rode a tandem bicycle in a ‘bike-ology’ ride raising money for trees and ecology materials for schools and libraries.

Written by Jason S. SullivanDecember 14, 2025January 7, 2026

Larger Than Life: A Final Toast to Dimebag Darrell

On December 14, 2004, a public memorial was held at the Arlington Convention Center for Dimebag Darrell, legendary guitarist for Pantera who had recently been slain.

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