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🌱 Patch AM: What Arlington’s latest redevelopment wave means for your favorite spots

Also, don't miss Zainab Johnson on the Arlington Patch calendar

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Hello Arlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Arlington's latest redevelopment wave means for your favorite spots
  • Can you help Arlington police identify this suspected voyeur?
  • How to get free early learning help from Arlington ISD

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington Redevelopment Gains Steam Near DFW Sports Hub (credaily.com) — Major redevelopment is reshaping key parts of Arlington, with the new Anthem project, an overhaul of Arlington Highlands, and opportunity zone plans along Collins Street all aiming to better connect downtown with the stadium district. City leaders and developers are betting on more retail, housing, and hospitality near AT&T Stadium and UT Arlington, changes that could affect where you shop, work, and play.
   

2. Arlington Police Seek Man Accused of Trying to Film Under Teenage Girl's Skirt at Store (newsbreak.com) — Arlington police are asking residents to help identify a man who allegedly tried to secretly film under a teenage girl's skirt at a local store using a hidden camera in a bag. The suspect left before officers arrived, and investigators haven't released the store's name or incident date. Anyone with information can contact an Arlington detective or submit an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip.
   

3. Arlington ISD offers free early learning classes for babies, toddlers. What to know (star-telegram.com) — Arlington ISD is offering free Infant Time and Toddler Time classes to help local parents support their babies' and toddlers' development long before pre-K. Held at campuses including Kooken Education Center, sessions cover milestones, learning activities, and even safe sleep practices, and are open to community members with children from birth to age three.
   

4. Reading and Religion: Schools and Churches in Downtown Arlington (arlingtontoday.com) — Downtown Arlington's earliest churches and schools helped shape the city's identity, from pioneer congregations and Johnson Station to Booker T. Washington School and UTA's forerunners. This history piece traces how faith communities and public education grew together, anchored neighborhoods like The Hill, and evolved into today's diverse congregations and campuses serving more than 400,000 residents.
   

5. GoFundMe set up for 5-year-old who was fatally stabbed by father in Arlington (star-telegram.com) — Arlington residents are rallying around the family of 5-year-old Keiler Cruz-Guerra, who died after being stabbed at his Arlington apartment, with a GoFundMe already raising over half its goal for funeral costs. His 2-year-old brother remains hospitalized, while their father faces a capital murder charge after allegedly attacking an officer, leading police on a pursuit, and then confessing to the stabbings.
   

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    Friday October 9
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    Arlington Improv Comedy Club, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We're so excited about the upcoming NNO in Woodcreek's neighborhood!
    This year we have a bounce house, food donations from Papa John's, Chicken Salad Chick, and Dickies! We'll have glitter tattoos, face paint and glow… (Nextdoor Wood Creek)
  • Update Oreo has found a home!!!!
    Found this baby boy at Pioneer and 360 last night around 9:30 under somebody's car the gentleman that came out of the store to get into his car I… (Nextdoor South Central Arlington)
  • Panera posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Arlington. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Southwest Airlines Ramp Agent in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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