Dr. Robert Cluck: Arlington's Visionary Leader

0:00On April 17th, Dr. Robert Kluck, the former Arlington mayor who lured the Dallas Cowboys to town and helped build the iconic AT&T Stadium, passed away. At 87 on April 14th, 2026, this visionary leader served two terms on City Council before becoming mayor from 2003 to 2015, transforming Arlington's. Skyline and Economy. Born in Cisco, Texas, in March 1939, Kluck was a doctor who earned degrees from Southern Methodist University and UT Southwestern, then served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Arlington for nearly 20 years while rising in local health leadership. Jerry Jones honored him by naming the stadium's atrium after him, saying there'd be no stadium without Kluck's push. The city paused to celebrate his role in projects like the Arlington Highlands Mall, Viridian Community, and Downtown Revival. He survived by his wife Linda, two daughters, a son, and four grandkids.

1:03Meanwhile, current mayor Jim Ross announced a big move to extend the Cowboys lease at AT&T Stadium by 16 years past his original 20. 39 in date, locking in America's team for decades, Kluck's legacy lives on as Arlington commits to the future, giving the Cowboys a shot to finally snagged at Lombardi Trophy and keep shining in the stadium he helped create.