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I was born in Arlington, Texas, but grew up in the neighboring town of Mansfield. After living in Mansfield for 24 years, I moved to Arlington about 15 years ago. I’ve finally started to explore the city and write about my discoveries. Arlington is my hometown, and I’m proud to live here.

Check out my growing collection of blog posts and photos about Arlington, Texas!

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Explore Arlington, Texas | Blog

Recent posts

• My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—February 2024
• Morgan Woodward: Prominent Western Actor from Arlington, Texas
• “Rearview Reflections of Arlington, Texas” by Danny Armstrong
• Kalpana Chawla: UTA Graduate and Astronaut
• My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024

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Local History

• Founders Plaza: Tribute to the Father of Arlington and Founding Families
• Arlington, Texas: Founded along the railroad tracks in 1876
• Arlington’s Train Depot and Platform Honored; Sister City Relationship Celebrated and Renewed
• Bankhead Highway Through Arlington
• Arlington, Texas and Bad Königshofen, Germany: 70 Years as Sister Cities
• Arlington Historical Society Newsletter – Member Spotlight Interview
• Six Flags Over Texas: 60 Years as an Arlington Icon
• Arlington’s War Heroes: Celebrating Their Sacrifices & Achievements
• The Hill: Arlington’s Historic African American Community
• “Echoes from The Hill” documentary
• Arlington World War II Memorial – Dedication Ceremony
• Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens
• Arlington’s Sister City – Bad Königshofen, Germany
• Rehoboth Cemetery
• Local newspaper ads from 1957 still show Arlington as small-town Americana

Arlington Historical Society newsletters

• January 2024 Newsletter
• December 2023 Newsletter
• November 2023 Newsletter
• October 2023 Newsletter
• September 2023 Newsletter
• August 2023 Newsletter
• July 2023 Newsletter
• June 2023 Newsletter
• May 2023 Newsletter
• April 2023 Newsletter
• March 2023 Newsletter
• February 2023 Newsletter
• July-August 2022 Newsletter
• June 2022 Newsletter
• May 2022 Newsletter
• April 2022 Newsletter
• March 2022 Newsletter
• February 2022 Newsletter
• January 2022 Newsletter

Historic Preservation

• Unexpected Historic Preservation Award Provides a Full-Circle Moment
• Arlington well-represented at the Tarrant County Historical Commission Summit
• Preservation Month: Historic Cemeteries of Arlington, Texas
• Preservation Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Explore Our Local History
• Historic Preservation Month: Bankhead Highway
• Historic Preservation Month: Downtown/UTA
• May is Historic Preservation Month!
• Historical Marker Monday – First United Methodist Church of Arlington

Hometown Heroes and Everyday People

• Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas
• Harold E. Patterson: Arlington Mayor, 1983-1987
• National Medal of Honor Day and Colonel Neel E. Kearby
• Dr. Zack Bobo: an Arlington doctor determined to keep a-stepping
• “Journey to Baseball Town” documentary
• Dimebag Darrell: Texas Guitar Hero
• In memory of Amber Hagerman
• Field of Honor at Veterans Park
• General Motors: 70 Years in Arlington
• Chevy Suburban—Arlington’s Biggest Hollywood Star

Food and Drink

• Cartel Taco Bar serves up delicious breakfast tacos
• Doc Holiday and The Tin Cup
• Lunch at Chop House Gyro
• Division Brewing
• The Dark Beers of Division Brewing
• Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
• A pint of Guinness at J.R. Bentley’s Pub
• Tin Tulip Tea Room: A Pleasant Surprise for Lunch
• Campo Verde: fun Tex-Mex food in Arlington since 1983
• Al’s Hamburgers: an Arlington icon since 1957
• Candlelite Inn restaurant: an Arlington icon since 1957

Things To Do

• The Interlochen Christmas Lights: Over 40 Years of Holiday Tradition in Arlington
• Christmas Festivities in Arlington
• Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show
• Arlington Museum of Art: Arts and Culture in Downtown Arlington
• Metallica Returns to Cowboys Stadium for Two Unforgettable Shows
• Bricks in the Wall concert at Arlington Music Hall
• Six Flags Over Texas: Runaway Mine Train
• River Legacy Park: Arlington’s nature escape
• Vandergriff Park
• Cooper Street Antique Mall

Public Art and Memorials

• Arlington Sculpture Garden
• Heroes’ Park: Arlington’s Tribute to Fallen Public Safety Officers
• K9 Memorial in Downtown Arlington

Exploring and Walking Tours

• Abandoned Arlington: Putt-Putt Golf & Games
• Abandoned Arlington: 360 Blues & Tattoos
• Abandoned Arlington: Mr. Blue Jeans
• Exploring Downtown Arlington | 03-26-23
• Exploring Downtown Arlington | 02-12-23
• Exploring in Downtown Arlington — part 1
• From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington
• Downtown Arlington Library
• Pho, parks, pucks, and a photo — finally!

Photo Tours

• My 23 Favorite Photos of Arlington in 2023
• Halloween night at Six Flags Fright Fest
• Exploring UTA Campus | 02-19-23
• UTA campus: black and white photos (part 2)
• UTA campus: black and white photos (part 1)
• My favorite 2020 photos of Arlington, Texas

Thoughts, Opinions, Observations, and News

• It all started when I visited Hell’s Half Acre
• Fun Fact: I can now call myself a book editor!
• High-profile events benefit Arlington, but traffic remains problematic
• Technology in Cemeteries?
• “Better together” theme highlights Mayor Ross’ 2023 State of the City address
• Arlington, Texas—2022 State of the City
• Arlington, Texas | 2021 in Review
• Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas – February 6, 2011
• Where The Tigers Roamed Free: Growing Up in Mansfield, Texas
• Arlington: More than the Big Four
• Arlington: The Entertainment Capital of Texas
• Introduction to “Local Unknown” blog series

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Last updated 03-03-24