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Coffee in hand, Arlington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Arlington ISD's free dance pathway is inspiring young movers
  • What we know about Sunday's shooting near 287 and Sublett
  • Two rising WWE prospects already showcased their skills in Arlington

Also on today's calendar: The Exposure Room and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Math. Science. English. Dance. (arlingtontoday.com) — Gunn Junior High recently hosted its annual National Dance Day celebration, bringing together younger students and Gunn dancers to showcase Arlington ISD's free fine arts pathway. Families new to Arlington are exploring this dance-focused track that links Corey and Jones academies, Gunn Junior High, and Arlington High School, offering structured instruction without costly studio fees.
   

• Man injured in Arlington shopping center shooting Sunday, police say (star-telegram.com) — An early-Sunday shooting at a shopping center near U.S. 287 and Sublett Road in Arlington left a man with a leg wound and several businesses with damaged windows. Police found shell casings in the parking lot and later located the injured man via a tow truck driver's report; no arrests have been announced as the investigation continues.
   

• WWE ID signs two new prospects at Reality of Wrestling event (f4wonline.com) — Two Texas-based wrestlers, Monica Monroe and Josiah Jean, just signed WWE ID deals after standout performances at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling show. Both have already wrestled in Arlington events, including AEW Collision and ROH tapings, giving local fans an early look at prospects now stepping onto a bigger stage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nellie, my cat went missing the other day.
    She's 20 years old and lives Olympia drive. Everyone that lives on the street knows her and how friendly she is. She will get in your car, in your… (Nextdoor Woodland West)
  • If anyone is missing a husky , just seen it in the Overbrook & Carter St.
    neighborhood, couldn't get close enough to get better pics, fed it a couple of chicken tenders. Beautiful dog just wet from the rain (Nextdoor Daniel Meadows)
  • RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Arlington. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mansfield

  • ansfield Fire Engine Struck While Protecting Crews at SH 360 Crash (irvingweekly.com)
  • Hughes conquers Lucas Oil Speedway in headliner of USRA Fall Nationals (stlracing.com)
  • A New Gathering Place for Historic Downtown Mansfield (arlingtontoday.com)

Bedford

  • 5 football takeaways: Fort Worth Wyatt stays undefeated, Trinity downs SGP, more (star-telegram.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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