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Good morning Arlington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Community gathers in Arlington to remember a selfless 18-year-old helper.
  • How the Rangers' latest Arlington win keeps playoff hopes flickering.

Also on today's calendar: FFAPL's 2026 Fall Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'He taught us all to smile': Friends remember teen killed helping at I-35W crash (star-telegram.com) — Mourners packed an Arlington funeral service to honor 18-year-old Ahmed Habib Dwabe, remembered for his kindness and faith after he was killed helping at a crash on I‑35W in Fort Worth. Friends and teachers recalled his generosity, from donating his hair to cancer patients to brightening classrooms. His family is now focused on seeking justice while celebrating the impact he had.
   

• Rangers stay hot, take down Blue Jays (statenews.net) — The Texas Rangers kept their late-season surge going in Arlington, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6–2 for their sixth win in seven games. Josh Jung homered and later sparked a big sixth inning, while fill-in pitching held Toronto mostly quiet. The win nudged Texas back toward a winning record and kept local playoff hopes alive.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨 If you shop at the Kroger on pleasant ridge and green oaks -
    PLEASE CHECK YOUR MRS. BAIRD'S DONUTS BEFORE EATING THEM IF YOU HAVE THEM I'm posting this because I genuinely don't want anyone else, especially… (Nextdoor Arbor Valley)
  • Rescue dog Chloe, who was facing euthanasia, gets a second chance at life and joins the Border Patrol.
    What a sweet outcome !!Chloe, a scruffy black rescue dog who made history as the first rescue dog to graduate from the U.S. Border Patrol Canine… (Nextdoor Hunter Trail)
  • Urban Air Adventure Parks posted a job opening for Team Member in Arlington. Apply here.
  • Calyan Wax Co posted a job opening for Apprentice Machine Operator - Candle Pourer in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mansfield

  • Methodist Mansfield donates life-saving kits to Kennedale police (mansfieldrecord.com)
  • City increasing water, sewer, trash costs (mansfieldrecord.com)
  • 'We are thankful': Four new indictments filed in deadly Dallas hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old Seth Rains (wfaa.com)

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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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