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🌱 How Carrollton officers helped catch alleged online child predators nearby
Hi Carrollton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Carrollton officers helped catch alleged online child predators nearby
Also on today's calendar: Earth Day Celebration and Recycle Art Contest and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; windy, humid, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
- Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Men Arrested In Fort Worth Sting: Tried To Solicit Sex With Children Under 17 Online (dallasexpress.com) — Carrollton Police joined Fort Worth and other agencies in a three-day undercover sting that led to 10 arrests of men accused of trying to solicit sex with minors online. The multi-agency effort, which continues to investigate additional suspects, is prompting renewed warnings for parents to closely monitor kids’ internet and social media use. Officers say they are dedicating full-time resources to tracking these threats. 
📸 Around Carrollton
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Upcoming Events in
Carrollton
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★ Featured events ★
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Saturday Story Time at H&J
Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey, 4220 N Josey Ln, Carrollton
10:15 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Earth Day Celebration and Recycle Art Contest
Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake , 1700 Keller Springs Rd , Carrollton
11:00 am -
Pups & Pints
3 Nations Brewing , 1033 Vandergriff Dr , Carrollton
1:00 pm -
Addams Family JR
The Firehouse Theatre , 2535 Valley View Ln , Farmers Branch
2:30 pm -
KINGDOM COME: A Night of Worship and Hits - Dallas (Carrollton), TX
Covenant Church South Campus , 2644 E Trinity Mls Rd , Carrollton
7:00 pm -
Kacie's Run
Standridge Stadium
8:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
📣 Carrollton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
10:30 am -
Computer Tutor
Park Forest Branch Library , 3421 Forest Lane , Dallas
11:00 am -
Sensory Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
11:30 am -
English Conversation Class with the Richardson Adult Literacy Cente
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
12:00 pm -
The Winning Hand: Mahjong Club
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
2:00 pm -
Career Launch Pad
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
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- Zebra Junk Removal — (972) 200-9199
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing dogs!!
The 2 at the bottom of the picture ran away near Marsh Ridge Rd and E Hebron Pkwy. They’re small black poodles and their names are Nova and Athena. … (Nextdoor Josey Place) - Is anyone interested in a social book club?
Maybe meet at each others homes once a month, have snacks and drinks and discuss a popular book? I’m in Carrolton near Bush and Josey. I want… (Nextdoor Daisy's Kingdom)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Plano. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Addison
- Addison officials seek alternatives after Taste festival discontinued (nbcdfw.com)
- 2026 TAPPS state tennis tournament: Ursuline, Grapevine Faith, Shelton all claim state championships (dallasnews.com)
- DART names interim CEO as search for new leader continues (dallasnews.com)
Farmers Branch
- 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championships Set For April 23-26 in McKinney and Farmers Branch, Texas (usahockey.com)
- Landmark tollway high-rise for sale as D-FW submarkets heat up (dallasnews.com)
Irving
- Irving Police Address Child Grooming Incident on School Bus (patch.com)
Ok Carrollton! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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