Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:51:57 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597473 en-us © 2026 Arlington Archives yes 1ca736bd-2c7a-56b1-88b0-6070fd0bdbb3 webmaster@arlingtontx.gov City of Arlington episodic false Welcome to The Arlington Archives, the podcast that dives deep into the stories that shaped The American Dream City. And as Arlington celebrates 150 years of history and progress, we’re bringing you the voices and legacies that make this city a cornerstone of Texas and a proud part of America’s story.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) City of Arlington webmaster@arlingtontx.gov https://storage.buzzsprout.com/y4gitux34mwnwy5ohdpyt7y1fadw?.jpg A Whale of a Tale: Revisiting Seven Seas Hosted by longtime Arlington journalist O.K. Carter and co hosted by historian and content creator Zack Wilson, the episode titled “A Whale of a Tale: Revisiting Seven Seas” explores how Arlington once tried to build a world class marine park complete with orcas, penguins and high diving stunt performers.

]]> Hosted by longtime Arlington journalist O.K. Carter and co hosted by historian and content creator Zack Wilson, the episode titled “A Whale of a Tale: Revisiting Seven Seas” explores how Arlington once tried to build a world class marine park complete with orcas, penguins and high diving stunt performers.

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-19321886 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1218 1 6 full false The Evolution of UTA “The Evolution of UTA” offers listeners an engaging look at one of the city’s most influential institutions and the people who shaped it. 

]]> “The Evolution of UTA” offers listeners an engaging look at one of the city’s most influential institutions and the people who shaped it. 

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-19143201 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2343 1 5 full false Vegas Before Vegas: Arlington's Secret Casino The episode explores the property’s evolution from a bustling gambling destination to a place marked by hidden tunnels, high‑profile guests and federal raids before becoming the campus of Arlington Baptist University.

]]> The episode explores the property’s evolution from a bustling gambling destination to a place marked by hidden tunnels, high‑profile guests and federal raids before becoming the campus of Arlington Baptist University.

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-19066770 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2117 1 4 full false Crossroads of Change: How Major Thoroughfares Shaped Arlington In the newest episode, “Crossroads of Change: How Major Thoroughfares Shaped Arlington,” host OK Carter sits down with two North Texas’ transportation leaders, Michael Morris, transportation director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Victor Vandergriff, executive director of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition. Together, they explore how I-30, I-20, SH-360 and the historic Bankhead Highway reshaped Arlington’s growth, mobility, and identity. From regional planning decisions to on-the-ground impacts, this episode unpacks the pivotal role major corridors have played in transforming Arlington into the modern city it is today.

]]> In the newest episode, “Crossroads of Change: How Major Thoroughfares Shaped Arlington,” host OK Carter sits down with two North Texas’ transportation leaders, Michael Morris, transportation director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Victor Vandergriff, executive director of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition. Together, they explore how I-30, I-20, SH-360 and the historic Bankhead Highway reshaped Arlington’s growth, mobility, and identity. From regional planning decisions to on-the-ground impacts, this episode unpacks the pivotal role major corridors have played in transforming Arlington into the modern city it is today.

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-18907568 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1592 1 3 full false Racing Through Time: Arlington’s Open-Wheel Legacy “Racing Through Time: Arlington’s Open-Wheel Legacy” hits the track as the newest episode of Arlington Archives. Host OK Carter teams up with Erica Rousseau, Processing Archivist with University of Texas at Arlington Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives, to uncover the city’s nearly forgotten racing era just in time for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington March 13–15, 2026.

]]> “Racing Through Time: Arlington’s Open-Wheel Legacy” hits the track as the newest episode of Arlington Archives. Host OK Carter teams up with Erica Rousseau, Processing Archivist with University of Texas at Arlington Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives, to uncover the city’s nearly forgotten racing era just in time for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington March 13–15, 2026.

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-18838266 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1126 1 2 full false Arlington Eras, Arlington Brands In this episode of Arlington Archives, host and local author/historian O.K. Carter dives deep into the city’s earliest chapters long before theme parks, stadium skylines, and booming suburbs. Alongside guest, former Arlington mayor Richard Greene, the two explore Arlington’s transformation from frontier outpost to a growing mid‑century community, tracing the people, places and homegrown brands that defined its identity along the way. From Bird's Fort, Johnson Station and the railroad arrival to the mineral well, gambling hideaways and the industries that fueled local life, this episode uncovers the stories that shaped Arlington’s character up to the 1950s. It’s a journey through the roots of the city we know today, told through the brands and beginnings that built it.

]]> In this episode of Arlington Archives, host and local author/historian O.K. Carter dives deep into the city’s earliest chapters long before theme parks, stadium skylines, and booming suburbs. Alongside guest, former Arlington mayor Richard Greene, the two explore Arlington’s transformation from frontier outpost to a growing mid‑century community, tracing the people, places and homegrown brands that defined its identity along the way. From Bird's Fort, Johnson Station and the railroad arrival to the mineral well, gambling hideaways and the industries that fueled local life, this episode uncovers the stories that shaped Arlington’s character up to the 1950s. It’s a journey through the roots of the city we know today, told through the brands and beginnings that built it.

]]> City of Arlington Buzzsprout-18757542 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 1580 Arlington150, History, Arlington 1 1 full false