🌱 What fire-service deal was quietly finalized at Chico City Hall?

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In today's newsletter:

• What fire-service deal was quietly finalized at Chico City Hall?
• How did Chico's Lady Dragons lose such a tight five-set battle?

Also on today's calendar: Father and Son Campout.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alvord, ESD 4 reach deal on fire assets, station (wcmessenger.com) — Fire protection for the Chico–Alvord area is getting clarity after Alvord and Wise County ESD 4 agreed to transfer Alvord's fire assets and lease its station, avoiding a disruptive breakup. The deal, finalized during meetings at Chico City Hall, keeps equipment in place, sets clear financial terms, and spares Chico-based resources from being stretched under an emergency contingency plan.
   

• Alvord sweeps Santo, earns third district win (wcmessenger.com) — Chico volleyball fans saw the Lady Dragons narrowly drop a five-set heartbreaker at home to Lipan but get standout play from junior Camryn Sides, who posted a triple-double. The story also recaps other Wise County volleyball results and notes Chico's upcoming district road matches at Poolville and Santo, giving locals key dates to support their team.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico

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Saturday October 10
• Wise County Dinner →
  CampQYB, 540 Shady Oaks Dr, Runaway Bay
  6:00 pm

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Friday October 9
• Father and Son Campout →
  Castle Ranch, Chico
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Camp QYB - Runaway Bay, TX - Micro Too →
  CampQYB, 540 Shady Oaks Dr, Runaway Bay
  7:00 pm
• Micro Wrestling: Runaway Bay →
  Camp QYB, 540 Shady Oaks Drive, Bridgeport
  7:00 pm
• Micro Wrestling: Runaway Bay, TX →
  Camp QYB, 540 Shady Oaks Drive, Bridgeport
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Tini Tuesday at Locality →
  Locality, 1010 Halsell Street, Bridgeport
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Mid Week Sips at Locality →
  Locality, 1010 Halsell Street, Bridgeport
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Barkletics →
  Harwood Park, 707 Hovey Street, Bridgeport
  9:00 am
• 2026 BRIDGEPORT EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT →
  506 US-380, Bridgeport
  9:00 am
• Baile de Bridgeport →
  Halsell Street, Bridgeport
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Pam Worlow Memorial Run →
  Halsell Street, Bridgeport
  8:30 am
Saturday October 31
• Public Event - Locality Craft Cocktail Bar →
  Locality Craft Cocktail Bar, 1010 Halsell St, Bridgeport
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do you have any suggestions on riding mower repair (Husquvarna 54")?
  Something is binding, maybe a drive pully or shaft needs to be replaced. Engine runs good, just the blade drive binds. (Nextdoor El Lago/Cozy/ML Bay)

• Heidelberg Materials posted a job opening for Night Shift Plant Maintenance Mechanic in Chico. Apply here.
• Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Person Pit/Plant | Nights | North Bridgeport Quarry in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alvord

• 1 transported after vehicle ignites grass fire (wcmessenger.com)

Decatur

• Decatur begins process to establish data center overlay district at business park (wcmessenger.com)
• George Bell (amarillotribune.org)

Bowie

• Phillip Ray Fielding (bowienewsonline.com)
• ARN's Week 6 Big Country high school football game picks (Oct. 1-3) (reporternews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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