🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the off-duty Arlington officer shot in Dallas

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the off-duty Arlington officer shot in Dallas
• Remember when Arlington hosted Ohio State's Cotton Bowl heartbreak?

Also on today's calendar: FFAPL's August Book Donation Drive and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 103, low: 82.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Off-duty Arlington police officer injured in west Oak Cliff shooting Sunday (dallasnews.com) — An off-duty Arlington police officer is recovering in stable condition after being shot early Sunday in west Oak Cliff, where Dallas officers arrested a known suspect at the scene. Arlington Police say internal affairs will review whether policies were followed while colleagues stay with the officer at the hospital. His name has not yet been released.
   

• Ohio State Buckeyes Football: 2026 Offensive Preview (totalapexsports.com) — Ohio State's high-powered 2026 offense is previewed with a reminder that last season's Cotton Bowl loss to Miami was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The article breaks down returning stars, new contributors, and position battles that should keep the Buckeyes among the nation's top scoring teams.
   

📸 Around Arlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• The Cleverlys →
  Arlington Music Hall, Music Hall, 224 N Center St, Arlington
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Parent Information Night
  D P Morris El Arlington, TX 76001
Thursday August 20
• FFAPL's August Book Donation Drive →
  2205 W Division St. Suite G-4, Arlington, TX, 76012
  9:00 am
Friday August 21
• SHS Senior Sunrise
  Mansfield Summit H S SHS Football Field
  6:30 am
Thursday August 27
• CTIS Meet the Teacher Night
  Cross Timbers Int CTIS Cafeteria
  5:30 pm
• Arlington Music Hall →
  Arlington Music Hall, Music Hall, 224 N Center St, Arlington
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 17
• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Presentation
  Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
  9:20 am
• Cheer Booster Club
  Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
  6:00 pm
• Bass Fishing Club First Meeting
  Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
• Martin Volleyball vs. Birdville
  Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
Wednesday August 19
• Freshman Football vs. Trinity
  Martin H S Pennington Field, 1501 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022, USA
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Martin Volleyball: Fraulein Volleyfest
  Martin H S New Braunfels, TX, USA

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Giannis Antetokounmpo making bold promises before first Heat season (star-telegram.com)

Ok Arlington! 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: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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