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Arlington Through the Decades

2000-2009
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Letter sent from U.S. President George W. Bush to Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom,
September 11 memorial
NASA astronaut and UTA alumna Kalpana Chawla memorial at UTA
University of Texas at Arlington alumnus Maxwell Scarlett pictured in April 2004. Scarlett was the first African American graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington in 1966 and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology. He received the Outstanding African American Alumni Award in February 2004. He received the Outstanding African American Alumni Award in February 2004.
Construction of Cowboys Stadium, 08-01-2006. Courtesy: Manhattan.
Structure of Cowboys Stadium being erected, 01/31/2008.
Construction near completion of Cowboys Stadium.
George Strait at Cowboys Stadium, 06-06-2009,
Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck speaks to student
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Celebrate Arlington, TX’s 150th Anniversary, featuring history, events, and interactive content.

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