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In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly I-20 crash raises fresh safety concerns for Arlington drivers.
  • Want a cockpit career? See who's hiring at Arlington's airport Thursday.
  • Why did The Undertaker suddenly appear at Globe Life Field?

Also on today's calendar: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Landon Murphy, 18, Killed in Motorcycle Crash on I-20 in Arlington (irvingweekly.com) — An 18-year-old motorcyclist from the area died after his bike hit the back of a Honda Civic on I-20 near Bowman Springs Road in Arlington early Saturday. Police say speed is believed to be a factor, and the Civic's driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, underscoring ongoing safety concerns on this busy stretch of highway.
   

• Avelo Airlines to Recruit First Officers at ATP Career Expo in Texas in October 2026 (afm.aero) — If you're training or working with ATP in Arlington, a major opportunity is coming to your home airport this Thursday, October 1, when Avelo Airlines recruits First Officers at the ATP Career Expo at Arlington Municipal Airport. ATP students and grads can network with airline reps, get résumé reviews, and learn about direct hiring pathways as Avelo ramps up North Texas operations.
   

• The Undertaker Makes Surprise Appearance at Savannah Bananas Game (ringsidenews.com) — Fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington got an unexpected show when WWE legend The Undertaker made a dramatic entrance during a Savannah Bananas Banana Ball game. With the lights down, druids, and his iconic music, he delivered the ceremonial final Banana Ball, turning a quirky baseball night into a memorable crossover for local wrestling and sports fans.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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