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🌱 Carthage marks Veterans Day with history and help for military families

Carthage, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Carthage! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Carthage marks Veterans Day with history and help for military families
  • Carthage doctor referred to health program under disciplinary order

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Events Starting 11/11/2026 (panolawatchman.com) — Carthage’s Veterans Day lineup includes a free Panola College talk by Dr. Laura Tohe, daughter of a Navajo Code Talker, at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Lunch goes to the first 100 attendees. That evening, a $50 dinner at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame benefits children of fallen service members.
   

• Three doctors disciplined by medical board (ktbb.com) — Carthage physician Jack Coldwell Smith III agreed to a disciplinary order referring him to the Texas Physician Health Program after the Texas Medical Board found he was unable to practice because of drunkenness. His license remains listed as active, according to board records. Two other East Texas doctors also faced disciplinary action.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • City of Center EDC Board of Directors Notice of Regular Meeting, Nov. 16 Agenda (scttx.com)
  • ETNSG Taking Orders for Smoked Pork Roasts (scttx.com)
  • David's Daily Devotion for November 9 (scttx.com)

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Ok Carthage! 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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