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Addison, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Addison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Addison’s forgotten office sculptures became beloved neighborhood landmarks
- What could replace Mary Kay’s iconic Addison campus?
- How to unlock Addison’s public art tour right from your phone
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Friday: Breezy and warm with some sun, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The art that defines Addison (branchherald.com) — Addison’s extensive public art collection, from bronze jackrabbits to kinetic sculptures near Addison Airport and Vitruvian Park, has been carefully rescued and restored by local volunteers and town partners. The Addison Arbor Foundation, town staff, and artists describe how these pieces are curated, maintained, and woven into parks, trails, Town Hall, and everyday neighborhood life, becoming a key part of Addison’s identity. 
2. Addison Approves Impact Study As Mary Kay Explores HQ Sale (localprofile.com) — Addison’s City Council has approved a $164,075 infrastructure impact study for the Mary Kay headquarters campus, signaling potential large-scale redevelopment of the 33-acre site. The study will assess utilities, traffic, and stormwater and guide how any future project aligns with the town’s Advance Addison 2050 Comprehensive Plan as Mary Kay weighs a possible sale.
3. How to tour Addison's public art (branchherald.com) — Addison residents can now take a free, self-guided audio tour of the town’s public art using the Otocast app, highlighting sculptures near Addison Circle, Vitruvian Park, and the airport district. By searching “Addison” you’ll find maps, artist interviews, and background on works like “Aerial Ballet,” with more details available from the Addison Arbor Foundation.
4. DART releases little information after transit police involved in Victory Station shooting (dallasnews.com) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is releasing few details after transit police were involved in a shooting at Victory Station, though no officers or bystanders were hurt. For Addison residents, the incident comes as Highland Park has voted to leave DART and Addison has already advanced its own vote to potentially exit the system over cost and service concerns.
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Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Dallasite Yogis
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
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Keyboard Class
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Computer and Technology Help
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Ukulele Class
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Career Launch Pad
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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The English Corner
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Davis Senior Reception
Davis El ementary
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Dallas Tech Expo 2026 →
Capital Machine Technologies, 13710 Omega Rd, Farmers Branch
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Career Launch Pad
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
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Toddler Story Time →
Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch
10:30 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Raymond Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Addison. Apply here.
- Town of Addison Texas posted a job opening for Recreation Supervisor in Addison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Addison here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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