🌱 Are you at risk of a Carthage water shutoff this month?
Carthage, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Carthage! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Are you at risk of a Carthage water shutoff this month?
- Where new Carthage-area gas wells are being drilled this summer
Also on today's calendar: Colmesneil Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Gary and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Carthage reminds residents of water bill deadlines, disconnection policy (panolawatchman.com) — Carthage residents are being reminded that city water bills are due by the 10th each month, with disconnections starting on the 21st for unpaid accounts and a $100 fee added. Late payments incur a 10% penalty, and after-hours service calls cost extra, so checking your balance and paying before the 20th can help you avoid surprise shutoffs. 
• Drilling Report: July 19-25, 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — Recent drilling data show multiple new gas wells permitted and completed in the Carthage (Haynesville Shale) and Carthage (Travis Peak) fields across Panola, Harrison, and nearby counties. For Carthage-area residents, the report highlights ongoing oil and gas activity just miles from town, including several Socagee Creek wells southeast of the city.
📸 Around Carthage
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Upcoming Events in
Carthage
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★ Featured events ★
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Linda Davis: John Ritter Tribute Showcase →
Carthage Civic Center, 1702 S Adams St, Carthage
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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First Day of School
Panola Cs Carthage, TX 75633 -
Colmesneil Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Gary →
Gary High School Baseball
5:45 pm -
Jacksonville Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Carthage →
Carthage High School, 1600 W Panola St, Carthage
4:30 pm -
Big Sandy Girls JV Volleyball @ Gary →
Gary High School Baseball
4:30 pm -
Troup Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Carthage →
Carthage High School, 1600 W Panola St, Carthage
6:30 pm -
Garrison Girls JV Volleyball @ Carthage →
Carthage High School, 1600 W Panola St, Carthage
5:30 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Tuesday August 18
Tuesday August 25
Tuesday September 1
📣 Carthage Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JV/V VB @ BIG SANDY
Gary ISD Gary, TX 75643 -
Staff Development Set Up
Gary ISD Gary, TX 75643 -
JV/V VB HOME VS COLMESNEIL 5PM
Gary ISD Gary, TX 75643 -
Meet the Teacher 5:30-6:30
Gary ISD Gary, TX 75643 -
Meet the Teacher @ Elementary
Beckville Sunset El Beckville, TX 75631
4:30 pm
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kids are heading back to the classroom soon!
Remember: always stop for school bus stop signs or flashing red lights. • Watch for kids darting into the street or between vehicles. • Put your… (Nextdoor )
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Carthage. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Carthage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carthage here.
🗞 Nearby News
Center
- Center City Council Regular Meeting Agenda, Aug. 10 (scttx.com)
- Center Police Arrest Suspected Burglar, Woman Accused of Helping Him Evade Capture (greenvillechronicle.com)
- Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend (scttx.com)
Marshall
- Street improvement project underway in Marshall (kdhnews.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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