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In today's newsletter:

  • Need holiday groceries today? Here’s where Arlington families can go.
  • Need help with kids’ gifts? See how Mission Arlington can help.
  • Step inside Westeros without leaving downtown Arlington

Also on today's calendar: Beating Burnout: How to Avoid Emotional Exhaustion and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tarrant Area Food Bank Hosts Holiday Food Distribution with Texas Rangers Foundation, Coca-Cola, and Kate & Sonny Dykes Foundation (northdallasgazette.com) — Thousands of Arlington-area families can pick up free holiday groceries today at Globe Life Field, where Tarrant Area Food Bank is hosting a drive-thru mobile distribution from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lot R. No ID is required, and partners including the Texas Rangers Foundation, Coca-Cola, and local first responders are backing the effort to serve about 3,000 households.
   

2. Mission Arlington's Christmas store offers free gifts for children (fox4news.com) — Families in Arlington who need help with Christmas gifts can visit Mission Arlington’s free Christmas Store at 400 W. South Street, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23. Parents can choose multiple gifts for each child up to age 17, with no one turned away, thanks to community donations and volunteers.
   

3. Explore Westeros: Game of Thrones exhibit of costumes & props (cw33.com) — Arlington residents can now step into Westeros at the Arlington Museum of Art, where a limited-run Game of Thrones exhibit showcases original costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes details. From Daenerys’ gowns to Jon Snow’s armor, curators hope both longtime fans and newcomers will discover fresh appreciation for the show’s craftsmanship and design.
   

4. Winning $1 million scratch-off ticket claimed in Arlington – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — An Arlington resident has claimed a $1 million top prize in the Texas Lottery’s Extreme Multiplier scratch-off, with the winning ticket bought at the QuikTrip on West Harris Road. The winner chose to stay anonymous, but locals now know a major prize hit right in their neighborhood.
   

5. John Mateer, Ar'maj Reed-Adams highlight list of D-FW products representing 2025 CFP teams (dallasnews.com) — College Football Playoff teams this season feature several standouts with Arlington ties, including players from Arlington Bowie, Arlington Martin, and Grace Prep. A recent Big 12 title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington also showcased local talent, underscoring how many hometown athletes are now starring on national college football stages.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Orchestra Winter Concert
    Young J H Arlington, TX 76016
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • CenterWell Arlington Presents - Stocking Decorating
    CenterWell Senior Primary Care , 2562 W Pioneer Pkwy , Pantego
    12:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • BBB @ Lamar
    Lamar High School , 1400 W Lamar Blvd , Arlington
  • ASP Connexions Closed for the Holidays
    Advocates for Special People , 4002 W Pioneer Pkwy , Arlington

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Yenta, a cat who went missing in Arlington, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 54 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Southridge)
  • My dog went missing this morning gate was open usually stays close to home or sits in front yard if this happens.
    She's well groomed and behaved. If you see her please reach out to me. 954-825-1421 (Nextdoor Oakbrook)
  • Martin Marietta Materials posted a job opening for Loader Operator | Alvarado Yard in Arlington. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

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