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In Memoriam: Beloved UTA Professor, Philanthropist Allan Saxe (1939 - 2024)

In Memoriam: Beloved UTA Professor, Philanthropist Allan Saxe (1939 - 2024)

  • June 2024

Allan Saxe, a beloved University of Texas at Arlington professor and prolific...

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Texas & Pacific Engine 642: Next Stop, Oblivion

Texas & Pacific Engine 642: Next Stop, Oblivion

  • June 2024
  • by Mike Nichols

The late-winter rains of 1885 had been heavy, and on March 15 rain continued to fall...

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The Highways that Helped Make Arlington America's Mid-City, Part 2 of 3: SH-360 (Angus Wynne Freeway)

The Highways that Helped Make Arlington America's Mid-City, Part 2 of 3: SH-360 (Angus Wynne Freeway)

  • May 2024
  • by Oscar Slotboom

General Motors announced the acquisition of 255 acres for a potential future manufacturing...

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Who needs ‘Yellowstone’ prequels? Step back into 1800s at Knapp Heritage Park

Who needs ‘Yellowstone’ prequels? Step back into 1800s at Knapp Heritage Park

  • April 2024
  • by O.K. Carter

Step through the gate of Knapp Heritage Park in downtown Arlington, and — if it’s your lucky day — you’ll be greeted by Nancy...

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The Highways that Helped Make Arlington America's Mid-City, Part 1 of 3: IH-30 (Tom Landry Highway)

The Highways that Helped Make Arlington America's Mid-City, Part 1 of 3: IH-30 (Tom Landry Highway)

  • March 2024
  • by Oscar Slotboom

When it first opened as the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike in 1957, it brought hopes of bringing cooperation between Dallas...

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The Saga of Seven Seas - Part 2

The Saga of Seven Seas - Part 2

  • February 2024
  • by Brian Burns

Plans for the new oceanarium were unveiled to the public in the spring of 1970. Mayor Tom Vandergriff was stoked, and again...

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Bird's Fort

Bird's Fort

  • January 2024
  • by Duane Gage

In 1936 the State of Texas, through its Commission of Control for Centennial Celebrations, allocated two official historical...

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