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Hi there, Arlington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arlington mourns pedestrian killed while crossing South Collins Street
  • Which Arlington haunt is considered the creepiest in all of DFW?
  • How the Rangers kept Arlington's playoff hopes alive in the home finale

Also on today's calendar: Banana Ball is taking over Arlington — and Dunkin' is getting in on the action! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 77.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Patricia Arce Diehl Killed in S Collins Street Accident (sweetlaw.com) — A 79-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing South Collins Street near Oram Street in Arlington, and she later died at a local hospital. Police say the northbound driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation. The report also explains how families can pursue wrongful death claims to address financial and legal fallout after such crashes.
   

• Most Haunted Places in Dallas-Fort Worth You Need to Know (krnb.com) — If you're in Arlington and love spooky stories, several local spots—from Six Flags Over Texas and River Legacy Park to Arlington Music Hall and the Lost Cemetery of Infants—are said to be teeming with ghosts and eerie legends. The guide also tours famously haunted sites across Dallas-Fort Worth, giving thrill-seekers plenty of nearby destinations to explore this season.
   

• Revitalized Rangers win home finale to go into final weekend still with AL West title chance (texarkanagazette.com) — Texas Rangers fans in Arlington just saw their team win the home finale, keeping them tied with Houston for the AL West lead heading into the final weekend. With Jacob deGrom set to start Friday in Minnesota and no wild card safety net, every remaining game now matters for Arlington-area fans hoping for another postseason run.
   

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