🌱 Why a Chico resident walked into a Texas sheriff’s office

Good morning Chico! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Chico resident walked into a Texas sheriff’s office

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night @ CampQYB.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 102, low: 76.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man surrenders in Texas for 2023 Memphis murder (wreg.com) — A man who had been living in Chico recently turned himself in to Wise County authorities, reportedly confessing to a 2023 killing in Memphis. Investigators say he provided unreleased details consistent with evidence, leading to a first-degree murder charge in Tennessee. Chico residents may see this case as a reminder of how major investigations can unexpectedly touch small communities.
   

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📸 Around Chico

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30

• True Crime and Wine: Married Murderers hosted by OG Cellars →
  O G Cellars, 704 Co Rd 1895, Sunset
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4

• Comedy Night @ CampQYB →
  CampQYB, 540 Shady Oaks Dr, Runaway Bay
  8:00 pm

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📣 Chico Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• 1st Day of School for 2026-2027 School Year
  Decatur ISD Decatur, TX 76234
  11:30 am
• Enrollment Fair
  Bridgeport Independent School District Bridgeport High School Commons
  4:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Girls Volleyball Tryouts 8th Grade 6:30 am & 7th Grade until 4:50pm
  Decatur ISD Decatur, TX 76234
• HS Meet the Teacher
  Paradise H S Paradise, TX 76073
• JH/IS Meet the Teacher (Come and Go)
  Paradise Int Paradise, TX 76073
  1:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• HS Volleyball @ Home
  Paradise H S Paradise, TX 76073
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• First Day of School
  Paradise El Paradise, TX 76073
• Senior Sunrise
  Paradise H S Paradise, TX 76073

Thursday August 13

• HS Volleyball @ Denton Ryan Tournament
  Paradise H S Paradise, TX 76073

Saturday August 29

• Nikki Heath at Ritzy B's →
  Ritzy B's Smokehouse & Grill, 3142 US-287, Decatur
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heidelberg Materials posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (Night Shift) in Chico. Apply here.
• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Alvord

• Heller departs Alvord softball after one campaign (wcmessenger.com)
• Karson Reace Parker (wcmessenger.com)
• Grass fire chars acreage, shed in Chico (wcmessenger.com)

Decatur

• Third arrest made in illegal dumping case (wcmessenger.com)

Bowie

• Bowie County Recruiting Poll Workers for November Election (kkyr.com)
• 2026 Kentucky Position Previews: Offensive Line (on3.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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