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🌱 How a San Antonio Rattlesnake Roundup helped launch country legends

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a San Antonio Rattlesnake Roundup helped launch country legends

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Born 76 Years Ago Today in Florida, One Half of the Chart-Dominating Sibling Duo Responsible for the No. 1 Country Pickup Line of All Time (americansongwriter.com) — Country fans in San Antonio might be surprised to learn the Bellamy Brothers' early gigs included a benefit concert at the local Rattlesnake Roundup. This birthday tribute to David Bellamy traces how those small-town Florida roots, college parties, and a breakout songwriting hit led to global success with "Let Your Love Flow" and a long run of country chart-toppers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 3 taken to hospital after tractor-trailer hits Pasco Co. school bus loading children: FHP (wfla.com)
  • This Day in Country History: September 16 (country1025.com)
  • Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, September 18 - 20, 2026 (gottagoorlando.com)

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  • Winn-Dixie Plans Comeback in Zephyrhills (whatnow.com)

Wesley Chapel

  • Skate Through the Decades is an all-ages party at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel (tampabay28.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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