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Houma, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Houma! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See when and where free summer food is available near Houma
- How a Houma shipyard is helping build stealthy autonomous vessels
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 74.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• School is out, but hunger isn't: TCU Food Bank releases June distribution dates for families in need (houmatimes.com) — Families in Houma and nearby communities can access free food this June through Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank distributions at Bayou Blue and Life Church locations in Houma, plus regular help at the TCU Main Campus. Additional dates are set across Schriever, Bourg, Thibodaux, Galliano, Larose/Cut Off, and Gheens to support kids while school meals are on break. 
• Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea, and Glosten Collaborate on Long-Duration USVs (marinelink.com) — A Houma-based shipbuilder, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, is partnering with tech firm Fleetzero and naval architects Glosten to build next-generation autonomous, diesel-electric vessels in coastal Louisiana yards. The collaboration targets U.S. defense and commercial customers, promising low-signature, long-range ships that meet Jones Act and Buy American rules while potentially supporting high-tech maritime jobs tied to Houma’s shipbuilding industry.
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Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office or Virtual (contact Info@houmachamber.com to receive the virtual information)
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Deadline for 2026 Terrebonne's Young Achiever Nomination →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Schedule - Entire District is closed.
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Advocacy Committee Meeting
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office or Virtual (contact Info@houmachamber.com to receive the virtual information)
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Music BINGO | Walk-On's - Houma LA - 2nd... →
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Houma Restaurant, 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houma
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My daughter and I have started our own cleaning business.
We are very reasonably priced and provide all supplies needed. Please contact us if you’re interested. Thank you (Nextdoor Exeter Run) - Garage Sale 6/6
7am -till 3215 Camellia Avenue. (East Houma) Furniture,tools, gas generators, appliances, clothing and more…… Early birds welcomed (Nextdoor Southdown West)
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist -Part Time in Houma. Apply here.
- Terrebonne General Medical Center posted a job opening for Unit Secretary- 3 North in Houma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Thibodaux
- Attempted murder suspect arrested in Thibodaux gas station shooting (houmatoday.com)
- Man wanted in Thibodaux nightclub shooting investigation taken into custody (houmatimes.com)
- What You Eat Can Reduce Skin Cancer Risk (houmatimes.com)
Morgan City
- MCHS, Patterson students work to restore coast (stmarynow.com)
- State AG meets here with Louisiana mayors (stmarynow.com)
- Once-confidential documents reveal Scalia's role in Supreme Court taking up famous Dick Cheney case (cnn.com)
Ok Houma! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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