🌱 How a Keller mom responded after her 4-year-old was allegedly restrained

Good morning Keller! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Keller mom responded after her 4-year-old was allegedly restrained
• How far can Keller’s red‑hot softball stars go this postseason?
• How a Keller music shop may get money back from Trump tariffs

Also on today's calendar: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $33 - Zen Trees and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warmer; a little morning rain, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 69.
• Friday: A strong morning thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. ‘Go with your gut': Mom of Keller child allegedly restrained by teacher speaks out (star-telegram.com) — A Keller family is speaking out after a 4-year-old autistic girl was allegedly restrained on a nap mat by her Shady Grove Elementary teacher, prompting a Keller police investigation and an unlawful restraint charge. The child’s mother describes her daughter’s distress afterward and says Keller ISD placed the teacher on leave while declining public comment, urging other parents to trust their instincts if something feels wrong.
   

2. 2026 UIL softball playoff preview: Storylines, teams and players to watch (dallasnews.com) — Keller softball standout shortstop Mackenna Jackson is entering the UIL playoffs on a hot streak, helping lead Keller back into 6A Division II contention after last year’s regional semifinal run. This statewide playoff preview spotlights her recent stats, fellow Kansas and Texas Tech signees, and other top North Texas teams Keller could face as the bracket unfolds.
   

3. UPS, FedEx and DHL are seeking tariff refunds. Here's what it means for consumers. (cbsnews.com) — A Keller-based music retailer, Houghton Horns, could receive money back from illegal Trump-era import tariffs, but must wait for UPS and DHL to claim and pass along refunds. Major shippers are now using a new federal portal to seek those repayments and say they’ll return funds to affected customers. Keller residents who import goods may indirectly benefit if their carriers follow through.
   

4. Medical School Peer Advocates (utsouthwestern.edu) — Future and current medical students at UT Southwestern introduce themselves as peer advocates, including one MS3 who grew up in Keller and is pursuing anesthesiology. While the focus is on navigating medical school in Dallas, Keller residents may appreciate seeing a hometown connection and role model succeeding in a demanding training program nearby.
   

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📸 Around Keller

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Keller

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 23

• Protea Fields
  Painting with a Twist, 201 Town Center Ln #1109, Keller
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• BN JV Baseball @ Northwest HS
  Northwest High School
  5:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• KISD Counseling Presents 'Strong Finish, Smooth Summer'
  Fossil Ridge HS , 4101 Thompson Road , Fort Worth
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Hughes Library: Chess Cafe
  J Lyndal Hughes El Roanoke, TX 76262
  7:20 am
• BN Baseball vs. Keller Central HS
  BN Baseball Field
  4:00 pm
• EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $33 - Zen Trees
  Painting with a Twist , 201 Town Center Ln #1109 , Keller
  4:30 pm
• Beginner ESL
  Keller Public Library , 640 Johnson Rd , Keller
  6:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Keller ISD Job Fair
  Keller Education Center , 350 Keller Parkway , Keller
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Toddler Story Time
  In the Library Children's Area , 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 , Southlake
  10:00 am
• Musical Story Time Adventures
  In the Library Children's Area , 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 , Southlake
  10:45 am
• Preschool Open Play
  In the Library Children's Area , 1400 Main Street, Suite 130 , Southlake
  11:15 am
• BN JV Baseball @ Northwest HS
  Northwest High School
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: found the owners and he’s back home.
  Thank you everyone for helping! Found dog at entrance of Bloomfield and 1709. (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)
• Found small pet in Sunmerfields neighborhood.
  If you have one missing, let me know. Once you describe your pet to me, we can facilitate a return if this one is yours. (Nextdoor Summer Ridge Estates)

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in Keller. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Day Shift - Unit # 835 in Keller. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Keller here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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