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🌱 Johnson County’s top deputy fired in Cleburne amid ongoing case against sheriff
Cleburne, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Cleburne! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Johnson County’s top deputy fired in Cleburne amid ongoing case against sheriff
Also on today's calendar: Therapy Dog Reading: Reading with Piper and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 65.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johnson County Deputy Chief fired for 'insubordination' after not showing up for Internal Affairs interview (wfaa.com) — Cleburne residents should know that Johnson County’s chief deputy has been fired for alleged insubordination tied to an internal affairs probe, after previously serving as a witness in a sexual harassment investigation involving Sheriff Adam King. King faces charges including abuse of office and retaliation, while an earlier perjury charge against him was dropped late last year. 
📸 Around Cleburne
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Group Fitness Class - Open to Community →
The Grind, 301 W Smith St, Cleburne
9:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Better Together Track Meet
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Robotics Competition
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Middle School and Elementary Robotics Competition
Joshua ISD Galbreath Gym
9:00 am -
Therapy Dog Reading: Reading with Piper →
Cleburne Public Library, 302 W Henderson St, Cleburne
10:00 am -
Q&A 2026 Medicare Questions →
Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 W Henderson St, Cleburne
3:00 pm -
NHHS Graduation
Acker Auditorium
7:00 pm -
Chamber Luncheon - May 20, 2026 →
Cleburne Conference Center, 1501 W Henderson St, Cleburne
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime →
Cleburne Public Library, 302 W Henderson St, Cleburne
10:30 am -
Texas Contractors’ Auction — Blackmon Auctions →
7111 State Hwy 171, Godley
1:30 pm -
Asian Pacific Island Night
Keene J H Keene, TX 76059
5:00 pm -
Military & Scholarship Recognition Ceremony in New Gym
Alvarado High School Alvarado, TX 76009
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone meet Mr.
Ringo! He is a 4 month Great Dane cane corso mix. He is a very sweet boy loves hugs and kisses. Great with kids and other dogs (not sure about cats)… (Nextdoor Lake Pat Cleburne) - This is a watercolor class project that required several steps:
1. Draw the tree branches, birds, & nest. Paint a dark undercoat on branches & nest. Paint the blue sky. 2. On several swatches of watercolor paper,… (Nextdoor Grand/Rose)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Cleburne. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Cleburne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleburne here.
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- Oppose? Expand? Votes in 2 North Texas communities highlight a divide over data center growth (keranews.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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