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In today's newsletter:
- How an Arlington trafficking case led to a 30-year sentence
- Why this Arlington family says ICE detention risks their son’s life
- How extreme will Arlington’s new record-breaking Six Flags coaster be?
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Arlington Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Trafficking (irvingweekly.com) — An Arlington woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in Tarrant County to running a prostitution enterprise that exploited multiple victims. Investigators say she operated from a home in West Arlington and was arrested following an Arlington Police Department investigation, with county prosecutors and victim advocates supporting the case. 
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2. Family of man detained by ICE is demanding his release after son suffers two near-fatal health emergencies (wfaa.com) — In Arlington, a family is urgently seeking the humanitarian release of Maher Tarabishi from ICE custody, saying his absence has coincided with two serious health emergencies for his medically fragile son. Relatives and advocates plan a Tuesday morning press conference outside Methodist Mansfield Medical Center to press their case and highlight the son’s complex care needs.
3. The Most Anticipated Attractions Opening in North Texas in 2026 (dallasobserver.com) — Arlington thrill-seekers can look forward to Tormenta Rampaging Run, a record-breaking new roller coaster coming to Six Flags Over Texas as part of the park’s 65th anniversary in 2026. The article also previews other big North Texas openings, including a Universal Kids Resort in Frisco and a major new amphitheater in McKinney.
4. Texas Lottery $1 Million Winner Bought Ticket at QuikTrip in Arlington (keanradio.com) — An Arlington resident has quietly become a millionaire after buying a winning $1 million Extreme Multiplier scratch-off at the QuikTrip on West Harris Road in Arlington. The Texas Lottery says this is the first of four top prizes in the game, tempting locals who might be eyeing new scratch-offs as potential stocking stuffers or a lucky splurge.
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Heritage Middle School , 5300 Heritage Ave , Colleyville - Boys Varsity Wrestling Melissa Classic
Melissa High School , 3030 Milrany Ln , Melissa - Girls JV/Varsity Wrestling Lamar Invite
Arlington ISD Athletics Center , 1001 E Division St , Arlington - Boys Varsity Soccer vs LD Bell
Pennington Field , 1501 Central Dr , Bedford - Boys JVA Soccer vs SGP
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I will be shopping tomorrow for hygiene items and cleaning products to add to it. I know kids are out of school on break do I need to get some easy… (Nextdoor Arlington Gardens)
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