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Jason S. Sullivan

Exploring the past and present of Arlington, Texas.

Tag: Newspaper Clippings

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Six Flags Celebrates 45 Years (2006)

Six Flags Over Texas celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2006 with this colorful and nostalgic ad, mixing the old and the new.

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Five Reasons to Visit Arlington in 1966

In 1966, there were four main reasons to visit Arlington—five, if you count Mid-City Chrysler and Plymouth, as this ad wanted you to

Written by Jason S. SullivanJuly 4, 2026

Fun-in-the-Sun Country Club on Lake Arlington

The Fun-in-the-Sun Country Club on Lake Arlington offered a host of amenities, combining style and summer fun.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

“Arlington Bans Hens In Homes’ Front Yard” (1927)

Nearly 100 years ago, some cried ‘fowl’ about roaming hens.

Written by Jason S. SullivanApril 7, 2026April 19, 2026

Hugh M. Moore Elected Mayor in 1925—When Arlington Only Had 4,000 People

Hugh M. Moore (1882–1949) was elected as Arlington’s Mayor on April 7, 1925. At the time, Arlington had fewer than 4,000 people—that’s about 1% of our current population!

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