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🌱 Patch AM: Which short-term programs could quickly raise your paycheck in North Texas?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which short-term programs could quickly raise your paycheck in North Texas?
- Why did Arlington’s AT&T Stadium beat every other World Cup venue?
Also on today's calendar: Caregiver.
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Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 82, low: 37.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Seeking better pay? North Texas short-term job programs might help (dallasnews.com) — If you’re in Arlington or elsewhere in North Texas and want better pay, several short-term training programs in health care, cybersecurity, and skilled trades could boost your hourly wage. The story highlights options at Dallas College and even shows HVAC work happening at Arlington’s Wimbish World Language Academy, underscoring real local demand for these skills. 
• Texas Is Hosting the Most Prestigious 2026 World Cup Venue (weareabilene.com) — AT&T Stadium in Arlington has been ranked the most iconic venue among all 2026 World Cup host stadiums, beating out sites in New York, New Jersey, and Mexico City. Thanks to its huge capacity, symmetry, fan ratings, and social media buzz, the home of the Cowboys is set to be a global soccer showcase right in Arlington’s backyard.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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- Aries Spears
Arlington Improv Comedy Club, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington
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Wednesday December 31
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False Idol Brewing , 7924 Maplewood Ave , North Richland Hills
2:00 pm - Chadwick Cook
Old Vine Texas , 403 E Broad St Suite A , Mansfield
6:00 pm - Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas 2025
Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Wy , Grand Prairie
8:00 pm - Back in Black w/One Hit Wonders
Fat Daddy's Sports & Spirits Cafe , 781 W Debbie Ln , Mansfield
8:30 pm - Var. Boys Basketball Byron Nelson Bobcat Classic
Mansfield H S Mansfield, TX 76063 - Championship Basketball Tournament (Varsity) @ Chisolm Trail
Chisholm Trail High School , 3100 NW College Dr , Fort Worth - Bowie Sub-Varsity Tournament
James Bowie High School , 2101 Highbank Dr , Arlington - Mansfield Spring Creek Invitiational - Girls Varsity BB
Mansfield H S Mansfield, TX 76063 - Kwanzaa Storyteller
Watauga Public Library , 7109 Whitley Rd , Watauga
5:30 pm - Happy Noon-Years | Kid - Friendly New Year's Eve Event
United Performing Arts Company , 2018 Roosevelt Dr , Pantego
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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