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In today's newsletter:
- What's planned for the old Houlihan's spot at Town Center Plaza?
- How Leawood's midgrade gas prices stack up against nearby Johnson County cities
- How does Kelce's $6 million Leawood mansion fit into his fortune?
Also on today's calendar: Stormwater Management Committee and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
- Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Healthy eatery Flower Child eyes former Houlihan's space in Leawood (johnsoncountypost.com) — Leawood residents could soon see the former Houlihan's at Town Center Plaza transformed into Flower Child, a health-focused restaurant serving salads, wraps and gluten-free options. The Arizona-based chain has filed plans to join the redeveloping "French Corner" area at 119th and Roe, which would become its second Johnson County location after Prairie Village. 
2. Lowest midgrade gas price in Johnson County hits $3.90 for week ending Sept. 19 (jocotoday.com) — Leawood drivers are seeing reported midgrade gas prices as low as about $4.39 per gallon, according to recent GasBuddy reports for Johnson County. The roundup compares Leawood's prices with neighboring cities and explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are pushing 2026 fuel costs higher and making local prices more volatile.
3. Travis Kelce Net Worth 2026: NFL Salary, Earnings & Businesses (scoopearth.com) — Travis Kelce's estimated $90 million net worth includes more than NFL paychecks and endorsements; it also shows up in local real estate, including a $6 million mansion in Leawood. The article breaks down his Chiefs contracts, podcast windfall, business investments and luxury purchases, explaining how his diversified income could keep growing long after he leaves the field.
4. Travis Kelce Purchases $5.35 Million Ohio Estate Near Boyhood Home (lowerbuckstimes.com) — Travis Kelce's latest big purchase is a record-setting $5.35 million lakeside estate near Cleveland, but he's still tied to Johnson County through his 17,000-square-foot Leawood mansion, nicknamed "Moyenage." The story walks through the Ohio property's historic Tudor details and amenities while noting how it fits into Kelce and Taylor Swift's growing real estate portfolio.
📸 Around Leawood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leawood
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★ Featured events ★
- What If Puppets - How to Snag a Sea Monster →
Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Stormwater Management Committee →
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
7:30 am - Nativity Knight Flight →
Leawood KS - Restaurant Night: Culver's
Sunrise Point Elementary, 15800 Roe Ave., Overland Park
5:00 pm - Choir: Fall Choral Concert
Blue Valley High School
7:00 pm - Choir: Fall Choir Concert (Middle School)
Blue Valley North High School Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm - Band: Fall Band Concert (Middle School)
Leawood Middle School Main Gym
7:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting →
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood - Band Fall Concert @ PSMS
Prairie Star Middle School
6:00 pm - Leawood Arts Council →
4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Monday October 12
📣 Leawood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- TEAM | Professional Partner Alliance →
ACA Business Club | Overland Park, 6840 W 105th St, Overland Park
8:30 am - Chess →
Matt Ross Community Center (MRCC), 8101 Marty, Overland Park
8:30 am
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Leawood. Apply here.
- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice posted a job opening for Caregiver in Leawood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leawood here.
Ok Leawood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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