Arlington, Texas and Bad Königshofen, Germany: 70 Years as Sister Cities

Arlington, Texas and Bad Königshofen, Germany: 70 Years as Sister Cities

The relationship between Arlington and the Bavarian town of Bad Königshofen began as letters between pen pals that turned into a post-World War II...

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Arlington's Industrial Revolution

Arlington's Industrial Revolution

There’s no doubt Arlington’s version of the industrial revolution shifted into overdrive in 1951 when General Motors announced construction of an auto assembly plant in the city...

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Six Flags Over Texas: 60 Years as an Arlington Icon

Six Flags Over Texas: 60 Years as an Arlington Icon

It's hard to imagine the Arlington skyline without roller coasters stretching towards the sky. Six Flags Over Texas has been a part of Arlington for 60 years...

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In Memoriam: B.J. Thomas (1942 - 2021)

In Memoriam: B.J. Thomas (1942 - 2021)

Longtime Arlington resident B.J. Thomas, best remembered for his rendition of Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, featured in the 1969 classic film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid...

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The Hill: Arlington's Historic African American Community

The Hill: Arlington's Historic African American Community

"The Hill" is a historic five-block area of Arlington. It was the only area designated for the city's African American citizens when racially...

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In Memoriam: Larry McMurtry (1936-2021)

In Memoriam: Larry McMurtry (1936-2021)

On the first hour of the first day of my first college course—the mandatory English literature—a rookie instructor teaching the first class...

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The Berachah Home Part 3 of 3: A Day in the Life of the Girls

The Berachah Home Part 3 of 3: A Day in the Life of the Girls

From 1903 to 1935, the Berachah Home for the Redemption of Erring Girls opened its doors to thousands of needy young women...

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From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (Part 2 of 2)

From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (Part 2 of 2)

Previously, we completed part 1 of our Historic Tour of Downtown Arlington. Part 1 started in Founders Plaza. We visited Andrew Hayter...

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Texas, The Lone Star State

Texas, The Lone Star State

For nearly 200 years, people all around the world have come to know Texas as the Lone Star State. However, it was not until 2015 that the 84th Texas Legislature designated “The Lone Star State”...

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The Berachah Home Part 2 of 3: Religion

The Berachah Home Part 2 of 3: Religion

Although historians are trained to approach each topic without prejudice or pre-conceptions, I must admit when I first read the Berachah Cemetery historical marker located at Doug Russell Park...

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From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (Part 1 of 2)

From Hayter to The Hill: Tour Historic Downtown Arlington (Part 1 of 2)

History comes alive in Downtown Arlington! A short trek up Center Street offers a unique look at the city’s past. Much of Downtown Arlington...

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