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In today's newsletter:
- Four-alarm blaze shuts down key Arlington intersection in dangerous heat
- How Arlington police helped drive a major World Cup trafficking sting
- Off-duty Arlington officer shot in Dallas; suspect faces multiple charges
Also on today's calendar: FFAPL's August Book Donation Drive and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 105, low: 82.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 83 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Firefighters battle 4-alarm fire at Arlington business amid sweltering heat (dallasnews.com) — A major four-alarm fire is burning Monday night at a shopping center on West Abram Street in Arlington, forcing the closure of S. Bowen Road in both directions as firefighters battle the blaze in extreme heat. Dozens of firefighters are on scene, and officials have not yet determined the cause or extent of damage. Residents should expect disruptions and avoid the area while crews work. 
2. Over 50 arrested in North Texas World Cup human trafficking sting (fox4news.com) — Arlington police played a central role in Operation Red Card, a World Cup–period human trafficking crackdown that led to 56 arrests across Tarrant County and identified more than 40 potential trafficking victims. Several sting days were conducted with Arlington officers, including one mid-June operation where 13 men were arrested on felony solicitation charges, and investigations and additional warrants are still ongoing.
3. Off-Duty Arlington Police Officer Shot in Dallas, 33-Year-Old Man Arrested (irvingweekly.com) — An off-duty Arlington police officer is recovering in stable condition after being shot early Sunday morning in Dallas, where a 33-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene. Dallas police say the man faces multiple felony charges while investigators work to understand what led to the gunfire. The officer's name and details about their connection to the suspect have not been released.
4. Plano offers Texas' best internet value at $0.33 per Mbps (cw33.com) — Arlington ranks among the top Texas cities for broadband value, with residents paying about $0.36 per megabit of speed according to a new national pricing study. Plano leads the state at $0.33 per Mbps, while several other North Texas cities also score well. The findings highlight how competitively priced high-speed internet has become across much of the region.
📸 Around Arlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- FFAPL's August Book Donation Drive →
2205 W Division St. Suite G-4, Arlington, TX, 76012
9:00 am - SHS Senior Sunrise
Mansfield Summit H S SHS Football Field
6:30 am - CTIS Meet the Teacher Night
Cross Timbers Int CTIS Cafeteria
5:30 pm - Arlington Music Hall →
Arlington Music Hall, Music Hall, 224 N Center St, Arlington
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Freshman Football vs. Trinity
Martin H S Pennington Field, 1501 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022, USA
6:00 pm - Dance Booster Club
Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington - JV Football vs. Trinity (S)
Martin H S Martin High School Stadium, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington\
6:00 pm - Girls & Boys Golf Parent Meeting
Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
6:00 pm - Varsity Football vs. Trinity (S)
Martin H S Martin High School Stadium, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington\
7:00 pm - Key Club Car Wash
Arlington College and Career H S Arlington, TX 76016
12:30 pm - Martin Volleyball vs. Legacy
Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Undertaker , a dog who went missing in Arlington, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Six Flags & Stadium) - Please, anyone able and willing to help this baby out , I would greatly appreciate it.
It's wandered into my yard 2 days in a row and is in terrible shape. Needs help asap. I've got it to eat a little bit each time and haven't seen it… (Nextdoor Pineridge Estates)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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