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🌱 What fire-service deal was quietly finalized at Chico City Hall?
Make time for Wise County Dinner on the Chico Patch calendar
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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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- 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.
📸 Around Chico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico
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- Wise County Dinner →
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6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Father and Son Campout →
Castle Ranch, Chico
5:00 pm
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Tini Tuesday at Locality →
Locality, 1010 Halsell Street, Bridgeport
3:00 pm - Mid Week Sips at Locality →
Locality, 1010 Halsell Street, Bridgeport
3:00 pm - 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 - The Pam Worlow Memorial Run →
Halsell Street, Bridgeport
8:30 am - Public Event - Locality Craft Cocktail Bar →
Locality Craft Cocktail Bar, 1010 Halsell St, Bridgeport
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
Saturday October 31
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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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