Remembering Martha Walker (1933-2025)
Martha Walker (1933–2025) was the first woman elected to the Arlington City Council, serving from 1972 to 1982. She was also a selfless volunteer for her community.
Tag: Newspaper Clippings
Paper and Progress: The Legacy of the Arlington Journal Newspaper
The Arlington Journal, first published 1897, had a nearly 125-year run, merging with the Arlington Citizen to become the Arlington Citizen-Journal. The newspaper ceased publication in 2019 due to rising costs and changing reading habits. Presented here is a brief overview of its history.
“Ride the Crimson Limited de luxe Interurbans to Arlington Downs Races” (1929)
Interurban ad for the inaugural horse racing at Arlington Downs racetrack.
Obituary for Hugh Moore (1882-1949)
Obituary for Hugh M. Moore from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on November 24, 1949
“Burial Plat and Tombstone for Barrow Offered” (1934)
In a 1934 Fort Worth Star-Telegram article, local undertaker Hugh Moore made a surprising offer: a place for the notorious outlaw Clyde Barrow’s eternal rest.
Jason S. Sullivan 