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Addison, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Addison! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Addison is honoring local veterans at Town Hall this July
- Why Kaboom Town puts Addison on America’s July 4th map
- How could a controversial jet alliance impact flights out of Addison?
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 96, low: 77.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Addison honors veterans as marketing team earns state awards (branchherald.com) — Addison is inviting local veterans and active-duty service members to be featured in a Hometown Heroes art exhibit at Town Hall this July, with submissions due June 29. The town also just earned three statewide communications awards for its marketing and tourism work, highlighting creative efforts that promote Addison to visitors while engaging residents and potential employees. 
• 25 Best 4th of July Celebrations in the US [2026 Travel Guide] (onlyinyourstate.com) — Addison’s Kaboom Town earns national recognition as one of the country’s top Fourth of July celebrations, drawing about 500,000 visitors for its July 3 air show and 30-minute fireworks spectacular. Addison Circle Park is the main hub, with ticketed entry that sells out each year, so locals should plan ahead if they want to celebrate close to home. The guide also compares major July 4 events nationwide.
• Despite CEO's conviction, AeroVanti ties to PlaneSmart continue (privatejetcardcomparisons.com) — AeroVanti’s ties to Texas charter operator PlaneSmart now include a strategic alliance handling client hospitality, flight scheduling, and aircraft maintenance out of Addison potentially increasing activity at the local airport. The report details leadership changes at PlaneSmart and ongoing federal scrutiny of AeroVanti and related company BrixleyXchange. Addison readers may notice more private aviation operations linked to these firms.
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Summer Snacks
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Computer and Technology Help
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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Career Launch Pad
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Paper Rockets
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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GED Math Class
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
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Prose and Cons Book Club
Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
6:30 pm
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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GED Test Preparation
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
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Career Launch Pad
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
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Voter Registration
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US
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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
Wednesday June 24
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🗞 Nearby News
Farmers Branch
- Election certification and ethics complaints highlight council meeting (branchherald.com)
- Farmers Branch budget proposal excludes employee raises (branchherald.com)
- Sr. Machine Learning Engineer - Computer Enterprises, Inc. - Farmers Branch, TX, US (dice.com)
Carrollton
- Astrologer in Carrollton: Trusted Vedic Guidance with Master Shiva Rudra (wordpress.com)
- Trendy Japanese bookstore, manga store to open second Houston location (beaumontenterprise.com)
Dallas
- Dallas Schedules Two Mosquito Control Spraying Sessions This Week (patch.com)
- Dallas Pet Owners Invited to Free Microchip Event Ahead of July 4 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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