🌱 How Commerce researchers could turn your old gadgets into high-tech power

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In today's newsletter:

• How Commerce researchers could turn your old gadgets into high-tech power

Also on today's calendar: Bonham Girls JV Volleyball @ Commerce and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your old electronics could help power tomorrow’s technology (ntxe-news.com) — In Commerce, East Texas A&M University scientists are leading a new project to recover the critical semiconductor material gallium from discarded electronics, potentially boosting U.S. manufacturing security. The yearlong, $250,000 collaboration across Texas A&M System campuses also gives ETAMU students hands-on experience in cutting-edge, sustainability-focused chemistry and materials research with long-term economic and environmental implications.
   

📸 Around Commerce

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Howe Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Commerce →
  Commerce High School, 3800 Sregit Drive, Commerce
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 14
• Teacher Inservice Day
  Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
  8:00 am
Saturday August 15
• CHS Schedule Pickup
  Commerce H S Commerce, TX 75428
  10:00 am
Monday August 17
• Teacher Inservice Day
  Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
  8:00 am
• School Board Meeting
  Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
• First Day of 1st Quarter
  Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Bonham Girls JV Volleyball @ Commerce →
  Commerce High School, 3800 Sregit Drive, Commerce
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 13
• Carver Meet the Teacher 5-6:30
  Greenville ISD Greenville, TX 75401
  8:00 am
• HS Volleyball @ Detroit Tourney
  Miller Grove ISD Cumby, TX 75433
  9:00 am
• GHS - Freshman (Fish Camp)
  Greenville ISD Greenville, TX 75401
  9:00 am
• Summer Bridge - Incoming 9th Graders
  Greenville ISD Greenville, TX 75401
  11:30 am
• Meet the Teacher Night @ Elementary Campuses
  Greenville ISD Greenville, TX 75401
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(06920) - 2200 Live Oak St. in Commerce. Apply here.
• Texas A&M University System posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Counseling in Commerce. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenville

• Margaret Alice Whitley (myparistexas.com)
• Texas is about to grade every public school. Here's why A-F ratings matter more (dallasnews.com)

Celeste

• Seleta Judge - March 28, 1940 - Aug. 3, 2026 (fortworthreport.org)

Sulphur Springs

• Health Care Foundation Offering 100 Free PSA Tests to Local Men (easttexasradio.com)
• Fiery Blues-Rock Act KALO to Electrify Celebration Plaza This Saturday (ksstradio.com)
• Designer Handbag Bingo Benefits Community (easttexasradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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