🌱 Patch AM: Arlington restaurants destroyed in 4-alarm fire now seek community support

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In today's newsletter:

• Arlington restaurants destroyed in 4-alarm fire now seek community support
• See how Medical City Arlington stacks up against Texas' top hospitals
• DeGrom hits 2,000 strikeouts in Arlington as Rangers blank Nationals

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very hot with lots of sun, with a high of 109 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 108, low: 82.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 109 and low of 84 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington restaurants seek community's help to rebuild after 4-alarm fire (star-telegram.com) — A four-alarm fire on West Abram Street in Arlington destroyed Beirut Grill and Smash Toast, drawing more than 80 firefighters and leaving both restaurants a total loss. Now, the owners are turning to the Arlington community for help covering rebuilding costs, equipment replacement, and cleanup so they can eventually reopen their doors and revive a favorite gathering spot.
   

2. Top hospitals in Texas for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (star-telegram.com) — Medical City Arlington has been named one of Texas' top regional hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, putting high-quality care within easy reach for Arlington residents. The list highlights Houston Methodist on the national Honor Roll and ranks leading hospitals statewide, including major centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio across overall and cancer-care performance.
   

3. Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 K's, leads Rangers to shutout of Nationals (statenews.net) — Texas Rangers fans in Arlington saw history as Jacob deGrom notched his 2,000th career strikeout during a 2-0 home win over the Washington Nationals. Pitching six dominant one-hit innings at the Rangers' Arlington ballpark, deGrom led a combined one-hitter while Corey Seager's homer and Ezequiel Duran's big night powered the offense.
   

4. BTS JIMIN's Hug Ignites Miracle as Childhood Cancer Charity Surpasses $84,000 (sbsstar.net) — A recent BTS concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington sparked a global wave of generosity after Jimin's sweet interaction with 10-year-old cancer patient Olivia went viral. Donations to childhood cancer nonprofit Heroes For Children have now surged past $84,000, far exceeding the original goal and highlighting how one local concert moment turned into major support for pediatric patients.
   

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Thursday August 27
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Thursday August 27
• CTIS Meet the Teacher Night
  Cross Timbers Int CTIS Cafeteria
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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Sort New Kindergarten Students
  Eagle Ridge ES Keller, TX 76244
  8:00 am
• Key Club Car Wash
  Arlington College and Career H S Arlington, TX 76016
  12:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• Worship Service
  Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce 2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
  11:00 am
Monday August 24
• What's for Dinner? Conflict and Consumption in American Food Cultur
  TCU College of Fine Arts Moudy Gallery
  11:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Martin Volleyball vs. Legacy
  Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
• Diaper Event
  Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Grand Family Service Center
  10:30 am
• Casey's Kids Volunteer Interest Meeting
  Eagle Ridge ES 350 Keller Parkway, Keller, 76248
  5:00 pm
• PreK-2nd Parent Information Meetings
  Ditto El Arlington, TX 76016
  5:30 pm
• Board Meeting
  Mansfield ISD Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center of Performing Arts - 1110 W Debbie Ln, Mansfield, TX 76063
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• FOOTBALL HELMET STICKER NIGHT
  Everman ISD Fort Worth, TX 76140

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