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

In today's newsletter:

  • Which big-name acts are hitting Grand Prairie's Texas Trust CU Theatre?
  • How a Grand Prairie arrest helped solve Dallas' viral bridge shooting

Also on today's calendar: GetOut Pass Extended Labor Day Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas upcoming events Sep 21 (lemonwire.com) — Grand Prairie residents have a busy week ahead at Texas Trust CU Theatre, with TajMo on Tuesday, Squeeze Wednesday, Grand Funk Railroad Thursday, Jungle Friday, and Kill Tony Saturday. This statewide roundup also highlights dozens of concerts, sports, and family events across Texas from September 21–27, giving you plenty of options for short road trips.
   

• Suspect sentenced for New Year's Eve bridge shooting in Dallas (fox4news.com) — A man tied to a viral New Year's Eve shooting from Dallas' Margaret McDermott Bridge has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison, after being arrested during a shots-fired call in Grand Prairie. Another Grand Prairie resident also faces charges in the case, as federal and local authorities say they traced shell casings and weapons back to those involved.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog needing a new home
    Posting for a friend he is in Mansfield but willing to meet with new owner anywhere in the metroplex. Name is Rocky, owner recently passed away and… (Nextdoor Westchester)
  • Someone dumped guinea pigs at waggoner park.
    Would anyone be up for helping me catch them to take to shelter? I have big crate but no nothing about guinea pigs (Nextdoor International Estates)
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Camp Wisdom Chili's in Grand Prairie. Apply here.
  • Citi Trends, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Grand Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington

  • Cowboys address concerns regarding playing field in Brazil (statenews.net)
  • Six Flags' Record-Breaking New Roller Coaster Stops Mid-Ride, Stranding 48 Riders for Almost 1 Hour (people.com)

Duncanville

  • Super 25 Playmakers: Vote for National High School Football Athlete of Week 5 (usatoday.com)

Cedar Hill

  • Filipina-American Sculptor Elaine Antonio Bordeaux Presents Art Exhibit and Art Sale at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (audubon.org)
  • Lancaster, Cedar Hill win district openers; Duncanville falls (desototribune.com)
  • Robert Russell 'Bobby' Love (grenadastar.com)

Ok Grand Prairie! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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