🌱 Which Burleson hospital earned a spot in Texas’ new rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Burleson hospital earned a spot in Texas’ new rankings?
• How is a Burleson native shaping Emporia State’s secondary this season?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 78.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• New Texas hospital rankings are out. Houston dominates the top spots (wfaa.com) — Burleson is specifically named among Texas cities with hospitals recognized in the new U.S. News & World Report statewide rankings, giving local patients another data point when choosing care. Houston Methodist tops the list, while hospitals across major Texas metros earn regional and specialty honors based on outcomes and patient experience.
   

• Training Camp Preview: Emporia State Defensive Backs (esuhornets.com) — A Burleson native is among Emporia State’s returning defensive backs after playing in ten games last season and recording 41 tackles. The Hornets’ secondary features a mix of veterans and transfers from several states as they prepare for the upcoming season.
   

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📸 Around Burleson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burleson

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Friday August 7

• Varsity Tennis Vs. Eagle Mountain
  Burleson Centennial H S Centennial High School, 201 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX 76028, US
  9:30 am
• Ninth Grade Campus Orientation - Session 1
  Joshua ISD Ninth Grade Campus
  10:00 am
• Vaccination Clinic hosted by Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services
  Joshua ISD JISD Community Room (907 S. Broadway St.)
  2:00 pm
• KMS Cougar Camp
  Nick Kerr Middle Burleson, TX 76028
  4:30 pm
• Class Assignments Released
  Tarver-Rendon El online in Skyward
  5:00 pm
• 6th Husky Camp
  Hughes Middle Burleson, TX 76028
  5:30 pm
• Ninth Grade Campus Orientation - Session 2
  Joshua ISD Ninth Grade Campus
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Meet the Elks
  Burleson ISD Burleson High School, 100 Elk Dr, Burleson, TX 76028, USA
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Staff ID Pictures
  Burleson H S Burleson, TX 76028
  10:00 am
• Meet the Teacher Night
  Frazier El Burleson, TX 76028
  5:00 pm
• Elementary Meet The Teacher Night
  Crowley ISD Elementary Campuses
  5:00 pm
• 8th Grade Schedule Pickup Night
  Crowley ISD Middle School Campuses
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors!
  Our bird got out. Her name is Amy Lou! Please if you see her let us know!! (Nextdoor Summercrest Blvd)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  FOUND on August 3, 2026 in Fort Worth, TX 76140 near McPherson Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Vista Oak)

• J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Operations Supervisor - Burleson Town Ctr in Burleson. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Burleson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burleson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Crowley

• A&M-Texarkana Hires Tyler Parker as Basketball Coach (kkyr.com)

Alvarado

• The Chilling Trump Order Threatening All Americans (thenation.com)
• The quiet infrastructure of control (chicagoreader.com)
• Defense shines, offense gaining footing after first day of Lions football practice (koxe.com)

Cleburne

• Cole Hauser says 'Dutton Ranch' faced extreme weather when filming in D-FW (dallasnews.com)
• Why Texas Locals Refuse To Tell Tourists About This Massive Antique Mall (myfamilytravels.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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