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🌱 How Commerce researchers could turn your old gadgets into high-tech power
Happening soon: Howe Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Commerce on the Commerce Patch calendar
Good morning Commerce! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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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- 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 ★
- Howe Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Commerce →
Commerce High School, 3800 Sregit Drive, Commerce
4:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Teacher Inservice Day
Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
8:00 am - CHS Schedule Pickup
Commerce H S Commerce, TX 75428
10:00 am - Teacher Inservice Day
Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
8:00 am - School Board Meeting
Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
6:00 pm - First Day of 1st Quarter
Commerce ISD Commerce, TX 75428
8:00 am - Bonham Girls JV Volleyball @ Commerce →
Commerce High School, 3800 Sregit Drive, Commerce
4:30 pm
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Tuesday September 1
📣 Commerce Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday August 13
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Commerce PatchAM possible:
- CarolSampson Life Insurance — (903) 401-6157
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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)
Ok Commerce! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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