🌱 Patch AM: Is Arlington’s supercharged Thunderbird the better buy than Fort Worth’s Cougar?

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In today's newsletter:

• Is Arlington's supercharged Thunderbird the better buy than Fort Worth's Cougar?

Also on today's calendar: FFAPL's October Book Donation Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunny, very warm and humid, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which Coupe Is The Most Super? 1991 Ford Thundrbird Super Coupe vs 1990 Mercury Cougar XR-7 (theautopian.com) — A 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe for sale in Arlington is pitted against a low-mile 1990 Mercury Cougar XR-7 in a playful online comparison of supercharged coupes. The Thunderbird, with 75,000 miles and some modifications, offers local buyers a drivable but project-ready classic, while the Cougar in Fort Worth tempts with a manual transmission and very low mileage.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Walk to End Alzheimer's - Arlington →
  Arlington
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 15
• Toodler Time (0-3yrs)
  Ellis El Arlington, TX 76006
  8:30 am
• FFAPL's October Book Donation Drive →
  2205 W Division St. Suite G-4, Arlington, TX, 76012
  9:00 am
• Treasures of the Heart Concert →
  First Baptist Arlington, 301 S Center St, Arlington
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Speakpreneur Arlington (2 Day Workshop) →
  Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South, 521 East Interstate 20, Arlington
  9:00 am
• Treasures of the Heart Concert →
  First Baptist Arlington, 301 S Center St, Arlington
  7:00 pm
• FREE CONCERT: Los Texmaniacs w/ Conjunto Baraja de Oro →
  Levitt Pavilion – Arlington, TX, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington
  7:10 pm
Saturday October 17
• NIGHT NATION RUN - DALLAS →
  Arlington TX
• FFAPL's October Book Donation Drive →
  2205 W Division St. Suite G-4, Arlington, TX, 76012
  9:00 am
• UIL Region 5 Marching Contest
  Newsom Stadium
  10:00 am
• Arlington 150: Stories of Legacy Exhibition Opening Date →
  Arlington Museum of Art, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
  11:00 am
Saturday October 24
• QuickBooks Online Live Workshop: Stop Guessing. Start Understanding QuickBooks. →
  Westchester Networking for Professionals, 119 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ‼️‼️MISSING DOG!!
  Her name is Luna she's a German shepherd mix!!! She's a year old almost 2 she's friendly with other people !! If you see her please let me know we're… (Nextdoor Meadowbrook Park Arlington)
• Is anyone missing a dog in Arlington Texas?
  The dog will be brought to Animal Services. They said if it is not adopted in one week, they will euthanize her, and if she does not have a chip it's… (Nextdoor Lincoln-Madison)

• Service Corporation International posted a job opening for Funeral Service Assistant (Part Time) in Arlington. Apply here.
• Texas Health Resources posted a job opening for Surgery Scheduler - Neuro Spine Specialists - Fulltime, Days in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mansfield

• Patricia Delane Peery – Dec. 12, 1940 – Oct. 7, 2026 (fortworthreport.org)
• Lake Ridge pulls away from Skyline (mansfieldrecord.com)
• Flix Brewhouse Katy upgrades theater with luxury recliners (communityimpact.com)

Hurst

• Gay games (dallasvoice.com)
• Week 7 Fort Worth-area high school football scores — as they come in (star-telegram.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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