The Lives of Lake Sophia

The Lives of Lake Sophia

If she is labeled at all on today’s maps, she is labeled Calloway Lake. Many thousands...

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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