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🌱 Patch AM: What undercover Arlington officers uncovered during “Operation Red Card” this summer
Coming up: Arlington Music Hall on the Arlington Patch calendar
Hi there, Arlington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What undercover Arlington officers uncovered during "Operation Red Card" this summer
- Fire destroys Beirut Grill, leaving Arlington businesses and neighbors reeling
- Luke Combs will open his 2027 stadium tour in Arlington
Also on today's calendar: FFAPL's August Book Donation Drive and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 106, low: 83.
- Friday: Hot with lots of sun, with a high of 107 and low of 83 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 50 Tarrant arrests for trying to buy sex, meet minors for abuse (star-telegram.com) — Dozens of people were arrested in Arlington and Fort Worth during a summer sting targeting prostitution and attempts to meet minors for sex, many lured to Arlington locations by undercover officers. The multi-agency "Operation Red Card" coincided with World Cup matches in Arlington and led to 50 arrests, including several suspects accused of trying to exploit children as young as 4. 
2. Fire destroys beloved Beirut Grill restaurant in Arlington (wfaa.com) — A devastating fire on Monday destroyed Beirut Grill on West Abram Street in Arlington, along with parts of a nearby shopping strip near South Bowen Road. Owner Abbas Fares and neighboring businesses are reeling from the loss, while customers and fellow restaurateurs are urging the Arlington community to rally around the affected small businesses as they face an uncertain future.
3. Luke Combs Adds 2027 Dates To My Kinda Saturday Night Tour (rttnews.com) — Luke Combs is bringing his 2027 My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, kicking off the North American stadium leg here on April 3. The show will feature several special guests, and ticket presales start August 19 with general sales on August 21, giving Arlington country fans an early shot at seats for this major stadium concert.
4. The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill's 7 innings, Foscue's homer (wral.com) — A shutout win for the Texas Rangers unfolded right here in Arlington, with Cal Quantrill tossing seven strong innings and Justin Foscue launching a 400-foot homer in a 5-0 victory over the Nationals. The game keeps local fans focused on Jacob deGrom's scheduled return to the mound at home on Wednesday after recent arm fatigue.
5. How the 'weird' college courses teach critical thinking (dallasnews.com) — North Texas colleges are using unusual-sounding classes to sharpen students' critical thinking, including a theatrical weaponry course at UT Arlington. From paranormal-themed skepticism lessons to conspiracy-theory archaeology and a ceramics class about death, professors say these "weird" offerings hook students' curiosity while teaching them to question evidence and examine their own beliefs more carefully.
📸 Around Arlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Arlington Music Hall →
Arlington Music Hall, Music Hall, 224 N Center St, Arlington
7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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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
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Thursday August 27
📣 Arlington Shout Outs!
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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 - Martin Volleyball: Fraulein Volleyfest
Martin H S New Braunfels, TX, USA - 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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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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