Greetings Arlington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Arlington Water kicks off A Dream in Every Drop mini poster contest (fortworthreport.org) — Arlington kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade can soon enter the A Dream in Every Drop mini-poster contest, celebrating how water supports their dreams. Starting Sept. 8, entries can be submitted via email or at Arlington libraries, River Legacy Nature Center, or the Water Utilities South Service Center, with winners earning prizes, plant tours, and City Council recognition.
2. Frank Miller - Dec. 17, 1930 - Aug. 29, 2026 (fortworthreport.org) — Longtime Arlington resident and country music entertainer Frankie Miller has died at 95, remembered for his hit "Blackland Farmer," his military service, and his deep devotion to family and faith. A deacon at University Baptist Church in Arlington, he will be honored at a Sept. 19 service in Fort Worth, with donations suggested to the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum.
3. Arlington Man Sentenced to Life for Murder Outside Shady Grove Car Wash (irvingweekly.com) — An Arlington man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 shooting death of 20-year-old Zoin Hodges outside the Shady Grove Car Wash in Arlington. Jurors relied on ballistic and DNA evidence to link the defendant to shell casings and a cigar at the scene, following an investigation led by Arlington police and Tarrant County prosecutors.
4. Furuta Tallies Career-High 29 Digs as Flashes Open UTA Tournament (kentstatesports.com) — College volleyball fans in Arlington just hosted Kent State at the UTA Tournament, where junior libero Lesley Furuta racked up a career-high 29 digs despite the Golden Flashes dropping both Friday matches. The tournament continues in Arlington on Saturday as Kent State faces Sam Houston, giving local fans another chance to catch high-level NCAA volleyball in town.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arlington PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Arlington Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.