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🌱 RV technicians and inspectors head to Athens for training expo
Athens, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Athens! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- RV technicians and inspectors head to Athens for training expo
- Athens takes sixth in final East Texas football poll
Also on today's calendar: 50th Annual Holiday House Bazaar and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 17 Industry Companies Support 2026 RVTAA/NRVIA Expo in Texas (rv-pro.com) — More than 150 RV industry professionals are expected in Athens Nov. 21–24 for a training expo backed by 17 sponsoring companies. Hosted by national RV technician and inspector associations, the gathering offers continuing education toward certification requirements and opportunities to connect with others in the industry. 
• #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15: Longview, Malakoff are No. 1 teams in final poll of 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — Athens enters the football postseason ranked sixth in the final #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 poll for Class 6A/5A/4A, down from third in the previous rankings. The team finished the regular season 9–1, while nearby Malakoff topped the separate 3A/2A/TAPPS poll with a 10–0 record.
📸 Around Athens
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Upcoming Events in
Athens
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★ Featured events ★
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Do Well, Be Well With Diabetes →
UT Health Athens, Athens
2:00 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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50th Annual Holiday House Bazaar →
Athens First Methodist Church, Athens
9:00 am -
American Petty: Tom Petty Tribute Concert →
The Texan Theater, Athens
6:00 pm -
Eastern Hills Carter BloodCare Blood Drive →
Eastern Hills Church, Athens
8:00 am -
Airport Advisory Board Regular Session →
Civic Hall: Room 216, 915 S Palestine Street, Athens
5:30 pm -
TVCC Christmas Tree Lighting →
TVCC Athens Campus Plaza, Athens
6:00 pm -
Commissioners' Court →
Commissioner's Court, 125 N. Prairieville, Athens
9:00 am -
Athens Economic Development Corporation →
201 W. Corsicana Street, Athens
9:00 am -
Wellness and Shot Clinic →
Athens Animal Services, Athens
11:00 am
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
📣 Athens Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MHS Lady Tiger Basketball
Malakoff ISD Malakoff, TX 75148 -
HS Girls BB JV,V vs. Hawkins @ Eustace
Eustace H S Eustace, TX 75124
4:30 pm -
HS JV, V Boys BB @ Fruitvale
Eustace H S Eustace, TX 75124
5:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Athens. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- UIL State Cross Country Meet results (news-journal.com)
- Who is on Texas' 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List? (texomashomepage.com)
Van
- Football Recap: Van's Offense Sparked by Rawly Hinch (maxpreps.com)
Ok Athens! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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