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🌱 Patch AM: What can Arlington residents now say by name at council meetings?

Also, don't miss Opening Weekend at Ruby Creek Family Farm: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Longhorn Hayrides on the Arlington Patch calendar

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Hey there, Arlington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What can Arlington residents now say by name at council meetings?
  • How many new aerospace jobs are headed to Arlington's airport area?
  • New drone tech for first responders coming to Globe Life Field

Also on today's calendar: Opening Weekend at Ruby Creek Family Farm: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Longhorn Hayrides and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm; partly sunny, then hazy, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington's public comment rules are changing. Free speech advocate touts that as win (dallasnews.com) — If you speak at Arlington City Council meetings, you'll soon be allowed to name specific council members and staff during public comment, after a recent federal court ruling prompted rule changes. Free speech advocates say this better protects residents' ability to criticize officials, though limits on obscene language and disruptive behavior will still apply to keep meetings orderly.
   

2. Advanced Composite Structures Picks Arlington for U.S. HQ (dallasinnovates.com) — Arlington is getting a new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility from Australian defense and aerospace firm Advanced Composite Structures, bringing at least 40 skilled jobs by 2032 near Arlington Municipal Airport. Backed by city economic incentives, the 40,000-square-foot operation is expected to generate tens of millions in local pay and deepen Arlington's growing aerospace and defense cluster.
   

3. LiveU and Airwise Partner on End-to-End Drone Video Solution for Public Safety (sportsvideo.org) — Public safety agencies will get a close look at a new end-to-end drone video system when LiveU and Airwise demo their joint solution at DRONERESPONDERS TEXCON 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The partnership combines live video transmission, fleet management, and airspace compliance tools into one platform aimed at improving situational awareness during emergencies.
   

4. Buccaneers-Cowboys: Top Storylines & Key Matchups in Week Five (statenews.net) — AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host the Cowboys' Week Five Thursday night showdown with the winless Buccaneers, a prime-time test between a high-powered Dallas offense and a struggling Tampa Bay attack. The preview breaks down key storylines, including quarterback play, pass rush concerns, late-game execution, and individual matchups like CeeDee Lamb versus the Buccaneers' secondary.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • These babies are at Grandprairie animal shelter and need a home.
    They are Siberian husky mix. My friends daughter had to surrender them. They are spayed and neutered and I'm sure GP will make sure shots are up to… (Nextdoor Aires Drive)
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    I love driving by to see how you have outfitted your huge skeleton. Today, you added to the scene with the smaller guy who accidently mowed over his… (Nextdoor Woodland West)
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  • Group 1 Automotive, Inc. posted a job opening for Parts Counter Associate 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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