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🌱 See how Waco’s own fared at the 2026 Hamel Rodeo

Waco, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Waco! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Waco’s own fared at the 2026 Hamel Rodeo

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Final results from 2026 Hamel Rodeo (hometownsource.com) — A Waco cowboy, Reed Kraeger, placed in the first round of steer wrestling at the Hamel Rodeo, which wrapped up July 12. The full results highlight champions and top finishers across bareback, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing, and bull riding, showcasing competitors from Nebraska and across the country.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Manpower posted a job opening for US- Seed Tech (Entry) in Waco. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waco here.

🗞 Nearby News

York

  • Man killed in York County train collision identified by Sheriff's Office (wowt.com)
  • AC Juniors remain alive in district play (auroranewsregister.com)
  • York man to continue serving more prison time for assault and non-fulfillment of terms of post-release supervision (justmelaniew.com)

Seward

Ok Waco! 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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waco

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