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🌱 Keith Ace Whitney Pioneer Days BBQ and 10 more events
You won't want to miss CJH Football @Home vs La Vega 4:30/5:30/6:30/7:30 on the Aquilla Patch calendar
What's up Aquilla! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Keith Ace Whitney Pioneer Days BBQ
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 73 and low of 69 degrees.
📸 Around Aquilla
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aquilla
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★ Featured events ★
- Keith Ace Whitney Pioneer Days BBQ →
Keith Ace Hardware, 200 N Brazos St, Whitney
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
📣 Aquilla Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CJH Football @Home vs La Vega 4:30/5:30/6:30/7:30
Connally High School, 901 N Lacy Dr, Lacy Lakeview
4:30 pm - Chess Knight
Lake Whitney Public Library Triplett Meeting Room
4:00 pm - 2026 Texas Gravel Champs →
Whitney TX - West High School Theatre: "Seussical the Musical" Performance
West ISD West, TX 76691
2:30 pm - West High School Seussical The Musical Performance
West ISD West, TX 76691
2:30 pm - 51st Annual Festival and 150th Birthday Celebration in Whitney,Tex
LakeWhitneyStatePark Map&Directions
3:00 pm - West Education Foundation's Casino Night and BBQ Dinner
KC Hall
6:00 pm - October Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
West ISD Administration Building, 406 W. Shook Street, West
6:00 pm - CJH Football @Home vs Gatesville 4:30/5:30/6:30/7:30
Connally High School, 901 N Lacy Dr, Lacy Lakeview
4:30 pm - HC Camping: Lake Whitney, TX →
Whitney TX - CHS Volleyball vs Gatesville(Pink Out)
Mac Peoples Stadium, 900 N Lacy Dr, Waco
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Before you jump in the water this weekend, read this!
⬇️ If you're trying to beat the heat this summer by swimming in a lake or river, keep in mind that no surface water is ever entirely safe… (Nextdoor )
- Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Ranger Supervisor in Whitney. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Waco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aquilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whitney
- Marriages and Divorces – September 30, 2026 (hccommunityjournal.com)
Hillsboro
- Mitsui's Three W Solar facility in Texas achieves completion (power-technology.com)
China Spring
- China Spring, Temple ISD Educators Named Region 12 Teachers of the Year (kwtx.com)
- 18-year-old China Spring grad lands district teaching role through CTE program (kwtx.com)
Ok Aquilla! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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