🌱 What Addison riders should know about the town’s senior-focused microtransit.

Good morning Addison! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Addison riders should know about the town’s senior-focused microtransit.
• How RISD’s welcome tour is reaching new Addison families at home.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 100, low: 81.
• Friday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 80 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Why more North Texas cities are investing in microtransit (dallasnews.com) — Addison is among several North Texas cities directly funding microtransit, but its service is limited to eligible riders like seniors rather than the general public. The article explains how these on-demand vans connect residents to jobs, healthcare, and transit hubs, and why cities are turning to microtransit instead of traditional bus routes.
   

• RISD welcomes new students with inaugural New Family Welcome Tour (advocatemag.com) — Richardson ISD leaders recently visited new open-enrollment families across North Texas, including stops in Addison, to personally welcome students before school starts. The inaugural New Family Welcome Tour aims to help incoming families feel connected and excited ahead of the August 12 first day of classes.
   

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📸 Around Addison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Addison

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Thursday August 6

• Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños
  Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
  12:00 pm
• Summer Snacks
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  12:00 pm
• Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  1:00 pm
• Rainbow in a Tube: A Journey into Density
  Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
  1:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Summer Snacks
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  12:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• American Mahjong
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 5

• Computer Tutor
  Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
  11:00 am
• Lego Laboratory
  Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
  3:45 pm
• Notary Services
  Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
  5:00 pm
• Freshman & New Student Orientation
  Smith H S Newman Smith High School
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Toddler Storytime
  Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
  9:30 am
• Meet the Teacher
  Kent El ementary
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 09443, MIDWAY & BELTLINE in Addison. Apply here.
• Learning Care Group posted a job opening for Daycare Center Lead Teacher - LaPetite Academy, E Frankford Rd. in Carrollton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Addison here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmers Branch

• Summer love takes center stage in 'Grease' at The Firehouse Theatre (branchherald.com)
• Residents voice concerns on removing age restriction for Medical Parkway apartment development (branchherald.com)
• Families kick off new school year at CFBISD Back-to-School Fest (branchherald.com)

Carrollton

• North Texas school district announces new app to track your child's school bus (myfoxzone.com)
• EōS Fitness to Open New Location in Carrollton (whatnow.com)

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Ok Addison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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