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🌱 Patch AM: Coppell’s Superior Air Parts just picked a new CEO—here’s who

Spotted on the Coppell calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Coppell's Superior Air Parts just picked a new CEO—here's who
  • Why a Coppell GOP community center matters in the H-1B debate

Also on today's calendar: Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Superior Air Parts Names New CEO (aero-news.net) — Superior Air Parts, headquartered in Coppell, has promoted longtime CFO Kent Abercrombie to CEO, putting a familiar local leader in charge of the aviation parts manufacturer. With more than 25 years at the company, he'll guide strategy, manufacturing quality, and customer relationships as Superior continues producing FAA-approved replacement components for piston aircraft engines from its Coppell base.
   

• Indian-American Republicans run amid H-1B backlash in GOP (hiindia.com) — Coppell gets a brief national spotlight as the Republican National Committee's Indian-American outreach includes a community center in town opened with a Diwali ceremony. The broader story tracks how Indian-American Republicans are running nationwide even as GOP leaders harden their stance on H-1B visas and legal immigration, creating tension for candidates and voters who rely on those pathways.
   

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Ok Coppell! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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