Arlington Archives

City of Arlington

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.

Episodes

  1. The Evolution of UTA

    5 DAYS AGO

    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.

    39 min
  2. Vegas Before Vegas: Arlington's Secret Casino

    23 APR

    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.

    35 min
  3. Crossroads of Change: How Major Thoroughfares Shaped Arlington

    26 MAR

    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.

    27 min
  4. Racing Through Time: Arlington’s Open-Wheel Legacy

    12 MAR

    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.

    19 min
  5. Arlington Eras, Arlington Brands

    26 FEB

    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.

    26 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    City of Arlington
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Arlington Archives
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