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š± Patch AM: What makes Arlingtonās new Six Flags coaster a world record breaker?
And on the Arlington Patch calendar - Hoops for the City Brings Free Food, UTA Basketball, Family Fun to Arlington
Good day Arlington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What makes Arlington's new Six Flags coaster a world record breaker?
- When can Arlington families see Seussical Jr. at Theatre Arlington?
- How Cal Quantrill's gem in Arlington tightened the Rangers' playoff race
Also on today's calendar: Hoops for the City Brings Free Food, UTA Basketball, Family Fun to Arlington and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 76.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ROLLER MANIA: Record-breaking Texas coaster takes history by the horns (travelindustrytoday.com) — Thrill-seekers in Arlington can now ride Tormenta Rampaging Run, a record-smashing coaster at Six Flags Over Texas that opened this summer. The ride towers 309 feet over the park, hits 87 mph, and features a beyond-vertical 95-degree drop and towering inversions, drawing coaster fans from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond. 
• SEUSSICAL JR. to Bring Dr. Seuss Characters to Theatre Arlington (broadwayworld.com) — Families in Arlington can catch a youth production of Seussical Jr. at Theatre Arlington from September 18–27, featuring performers ages 8–18. Weekend shows run Friday evenings and weekend afternoons, with special weekday field-trip performances and group rates available, giving local schools and families several options to enjoy Dr. Seuss's whimsical characters onstage.
• Cal Quantrill tosses seven shutout innings as Rangers blank Rays (statenews.net) — Texas Rangers fans in Arlington saw Cal Quantrill dominate the Tampa Bay Rays at home, throwing seven shutout innings in a 6–0 win. Corey Seager's two-run homer and Wyatt Langford's two runs helped the Rangers inch closer to an American League wild-card spot as the team continues a late-season push.
📸 Around Arlington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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1001 E Division St, Arlington
3:00 pm - Student Holiday
D P Morris El Arlington, TX 76001 - VIP Lunch: Grandparent's Day - 5th Grade
Cross Timbers Int CTIS Cafeteria
10:30 am - G'parent's Picnic
D P Morris El Arlington, TX 76001 - VIP Lunch: Grandparent's Day - 6th Grade
Cross Timbers Int CTIS Cafeteria
11:30 am
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Arlington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball: Lamar JV Tournament
Martin H S Lamar High School, 1400 W Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76012, USA - Volleyball: Arlington 9th Tournament
Martin H S Arlington High School, 818 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013 - Staff and Student Holiday- Labor Day
Ditto El Arlington, TX 76016 - ASP Special Connexions CLOSED - Labor Day
Advocates for Special People 4002 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013 - Student & Staff Holiday
Arlington ISD Arlington, TX 76013 - Student/Staff Holiday
Arlington College and Career H S Arlington, TX 76016 - Volleyball vs. Weatherford
Martin H S James Martin High School, 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So I'm going to throw an idea out, and I want kindness if it's stupid.
I know there is a discount on health insurance if you're in a group. Is there a way for us to form a group to get the group rate? (Nextdoor Enchanted Oaks) - Update: I found out on my way home from work what street I believe she came out of.
It was Oak Shadow Court and Bowen. There is a turn lane there but it's very dark there too.. I was really hoping her parents would see this or a… (Nextdoor Arlington Gardens)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Arlington. Apply here.
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mansfield
- New Farmers Insurance firm opens in Mansfield (mansfieldrecord.com)
- Double Eagle Fence Issues Guidance on Fencing New Residential Lots (wpgxfox28.com)
- Territory Account Manager - Arlington, TX – Johnson & Johnson MedTech (jnj.com)
Bedford
- Former Eagles lead guitarist headlining Bedford's Beats and Eats Fest (star-telegram.com)
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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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