Arlington's free Veterans Day plans, plus a water-bill tip

ARLINGTON, TEXAS · THE ARLINGTON MONDAY BRIEF · Monday, November 9, 2026

Hey, Arlington.

Wednesday is Veterans Day, and Arlington has put together something worth planning for: a full day of free museum admission, a parade and an evening drone show. This week also brings a less flashy but potentially useful change to think about at home: how winter water use affects next year's sewer charges.

Here's the week, without the guesswork.

The National Medal of Honor Museum is offering free general admission Wednesday, November 11, from 10 AM to 5 PM, with no advance registration required. The Arlington Symphony is scheduled to perform from 10 AM to noon.

At 5:30 PM, the city's Veterans Day Parade will travel through the Entertainment District. The museum says its lawn is a place to watch. A drone show over Mark Holtz Lake is planned for approximately 7 PM, after the parade.

There's an important distinction: the museum's 11 AM–1 PM complimentary luncheon is for veterans and active-duty servicemembers, and requires registration with limited seating. The 4:30 PM Book of Valor discussion is separately ticketed. Don't confuse either with the free general admission.

Plan: Visit the museum during the day, return for the parade, then watch the drones if the event goes ahead as scheduled. Check the city's event updates and weather before leaving.

City's Veterans Day schedule

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington at night. Free general admission Wednesday, November 11, 10 AM to 5 PM. Photo: City of Arlington.

Arlington Water Utilities calculates each residential customer's average winter consumption using water bills from December through March. The city drops the highest-use month and averages the other three. That figure becomes the household's wastewater billing cap for the following billing year.

Why it matters: avoidable outdoor watering or leaks during the measurement period can affect the wastewater cap later. Your November utility bill should carry a reminder of the approximate dates for your account.

This isn't a request to stop using water you need. It's a useful reason to check irrigation timers and repair leaks before December.

City explanation of winter water averaging

A family-run collectibles business is the next local opening milestone on the Chamber calendar. Ballpark Cards, founded by Paul and Rebecca Gallagher and their son Davin, has a ribbon cutting Friday, November 13, 11 AM–noon inside historic Choctaw Stadium at 1725 E. Randol Mill Road.

The Chamber describes the shop as a place for sports fans and collectors to connect. The ribbon cutting is scheduled; the listing alone does not establish store hours, inventory or a grand-opening sale. If you collect baseball or football cards, it's one to follow.

Official Ballpark Cards ribbon-cutting details — no registration required

Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, home of the Ballpark Cards ribbon cutting Friday, November 13. Photo: City of Arlington.

The city is promoting its seasonal Holiday Grease Roundup, running through January 31. Cooking oil and grease can harden in pipes, so let used oil cool and put it into a sturdy, closed container rather than pouring it into a sink. Check the city's program details for accepted drop-off locations before making a trip.

City's November announcement

Wednesday looks sunny with a high near 80°F. The National Weather Service expects mostly clear skies Wednesday night, with an overnight low near 54°F. See the full Arlington forecast.

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That's your Monday brief. We'll be back Thursday with your weekend plans.

— Nora
Publisher, Dream City Daily