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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:

  • How did Arlington ISD’s appeal change your school’s state rating?
  • Who’s now leading patient care at USMD Hospital at Arlington?
  • How a UT Arlington class helped crack a 34-year-old murder case

Also on today's calendar: Beating Burnout: How to Avoid Emotional Exhaustion and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arlington ISD receives updated district, campus accountability ratings after appeal (wfaa.com) — Arlington ISD’s accountability rating has inched up after the district appealed STAAR scores that were initially graded using artificial intelligence, prompting a human rescore of more than 4,000 tests. The district’s overall score rose from 76 to 77, with 38 campuses improving in at least one area and leaders saying the update better reflects local academic progress.
   

2. Healthcare Updates: JPS and Baylor Irving Score 5 Stars from Forbes; Arlington Hospital Names New Leaders (arlingtonnetwork.com) — USMD Hospital at Arlington has promoted Jamie Bentley to chief nursing officer and brought back Lydia Ameka as chief operating officer, reshaping leadership at a key local facility. The story also highlights new Forbes five-star ratings for nearby hospitals and major cancer research funding that could benefit North Texas patients over time.
   

3. Arlington cold case murder suspect made detailed confessions to friends: warrant (star-telegram.com) — Arlington police have arrested a 63-year-old woman in a decades-old homicide, after new review of the 1991 killing of Cynthia Gonzalez and alleged confessions led to a capital murder charge. The case was revived when a UT Arlington cold-case class raised fresh questions, prompting detectives to reexamine failed polygraphs, detailed statements, and physical evidence tying the suspect to Gonzalez’s death.
   

4. Rep. Lauren Boebert used campaign funds to see Kid Rock, FEC filings show (washingtontimes.com) — A federal filing shows Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign spent thousands on tickets and a stay at a four-star hotel in Arlington tied to a Kid Rock event at AT&T Stadium. While the spending raises questions about personal use of campaign funds, it mainly connects Arlington as the site of the concert weekend and hotel stay.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

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    Thursday December 11
  • Mojo Brookzz
    Arlington Improv Comedy Club, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Boys JV Wrestling AHS JV Scramble
    Arlington ISD Athletics Center , 1001 E Division St , Arlington
  • BBB Grapevine Sub-Varsity Tournament
    Grapevine High School , 3223 Mustang Dr , Grapevine
  • CyberPatriot State Round
    James Martin High School , 4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd , Arlington
  • Girls JV Wrestling AHS JV Scramble
    Arlington ISD Athletics Center , 1001 E Division St , Arlington

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    On The Border on I20 access road by The Parks mall has changed and improved their food quality. Apparently Pappacitos has bought this store (keeping… (Nextdoor Wimbledon)
  • Bubby was reunited with his family!
    Found a dog off Perkins and mission Ridge. Show Proof of ownership. Male, 25lbs, orange bandana. (Nextdoor Lake Arlington)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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