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🌱 Patch AM: Why Arlington police say this I-20 shooting was a targeted attack
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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:
- Why Arlington police say this I-20 shooting was a targeted attack
- How Tom Vandergriff’s legacy lives on in regional leadership today
- How UTA and River Legacy helped launch one student’s conservation career
Also on today's calendar: Beating Burnout: How to Avoid Emotional Exhaustion and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Luisa E.!
Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 31.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man arrested for deadly shooting along I-20 that killed pregnant woman (wfaa.com) — Arlington police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a deadly November shooting along I-20 that killed pregnant 29-year-old Bre’Asia Johnson and injured her boyfriend. Investigators say the attack was targeted, involved two children in the back seat who were not seriously hurt, and stemmed from an ongoing feud between Johnson’s ex and her current boyfriend. 
2. Caroline Vandergriff joins North Central Texas Council of Governments as Spokesperson (blogspot.com) — A new public affairs and communications officer is taking over outreach for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and she has deep ties to Arlington through her grandfather, longtime mayor and regional leader Tom Vandergriff. Caroline Vandergriff, a veteran TV reporter, says she hopes to carry on his legacy of cooperation while shaping how North Texans understand regional issues like transportation, workforce, and public safety.
3. BFA Spotlight: Zachary Chapman (uta.edu) — A UTA photography and museum studies student shares how studying at the University of Texas at Arlington and interning with River Legacy Nature Center helped launch his conservation-focused career. He explains how campus courses, local volunteering, and work at the Fort Worth Zoo combined to shape his passion for wildlife, museums, and environmental education, offering encouragement to other creative students.
4. Vatican approves new Carmelite monastery to replace nuns involved in Arlington scandal (catholicvote.org) — A Carmelite monastery in Arlington was officially declared extinct by the Vatican after a prolonged dispute with Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson, and church leaders are now planning a replacement monastery near Muenster. Six nuns and three women discerning religious life are expected to join the new Carmel of Jesus Crucified, with fundraising underway and local Catholics asked to pray for the community’s fresh start.
5. For now, Arlington has no anti-discrimination ordinance. What does that mean? (dallasnews.com) — Arlington currently has no active anti-discrimination ordinance after the City Council narrowly voted 5-4 against reinstating protections this week. That means, for now, the city is not processing local discrimination complaints, leaving residents and visitors to rely on more limited federal and state protections while council members consider next steps.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages
Arlington Improv Comedy Club, 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147, Arlington
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Arlington, TX SantaCon 2025
Hooligans Pub , 310 E Abram St #150 , Arlington
4:00 pm - Pica-Pica: Hola Caracola
Texas Hall , 701 W Nedderman Dr , Arlington
5:00 pm - Asleep at the Wheel
Arlington Music Hall , Music Hall , Arlington
8:00 pm - LOS YONIC'S & MAS
Rio Bravo Arlington , 2208 New York Ave , Arlington
11:00 pm - Panera Bread Spirit Night
Panera Bread , 4000 S Cooper St , Arlington
4:00 pm - Beating Burnout: How to Avoid Emotional Exhaustion
Inclusion Coffee , 101 E Abram St , Arlington
8:00 pm - Aries Spears
Arlington Improv Comedy Club , 309 Curtis Mathes Way #147 , Arlington
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
Wednesday December 31
🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Varsity Wrestling Texas Women's
Lewisville High School , 1098 W Main St , Lewisville - 5th Annual DFW Dance Toy Drive
United Performing Arts Company , 2018 Roosevelt Dr , Pantego
10:00 am - Holiday of Lights Parade and Market @ Levitt Pavilion
Levitt Pavilion , 100 W Abram St , Arlington
5:00 pm - ASP Membership Christmas Party
Advocates for Special People , 4002 W Pioneer Pkwy , Arlington
6:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Bear, a dog who went missing in Arlington, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 7 hours, 52 minutes. Message from Owner: "I keep… (Nextdoor Waterwood Estates) - HE WAS FOUND!
he’s back home w his owners! hello neighbors i found 3 dogs but 2 other ones ran away and this one came inside with me and my son. he’s very… (Nextdoor Hunter Trail)
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