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In today's newsletter:

• How did Coppell High outpace every Texas school in Merit semifinalists?
• When URBAN SCUBA's gravity-defying spectacle hits Coppell Arts Center
• Coppell's Lexie Patton takes her top-ranked game to Louisiana Tech.

Also on today's calendar: Sherman Evening Lions Club 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 82.
• Saturday: Hot, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which Texas schools produced the most Merit semifinalists for 2027 (lmtonline.com) — Coppell High School just led the entire state with 49 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, a standout academic achievement for the community. The article compares Coppell's results with other top Texas schools and explains how semifinalists advance to finalist status and potential scholarships in 2027, highlighting the rigor and prestige of the program.
   

• URBAN SCUBA to Land at Coppell Arts Center (broadwayworld.com) — A high-energy dance and circus show called URBAN SCUBA is coming to Coppell Arts Center, with performances on Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. The production features daring aerial stunts using everyday objects and aims to inspire audiences to see creative possibilities in their surroundings, with tickets available through CoppellArtsCenter.org or the box office.
   

• Bulldogs Unveil Fall 2026 Slate as Sargeant Enters Year Four (latechsports.com) — A Coppell tennis standout, freshman Alexandra "Lexie" Patton, is joining Louisiana Tech's women's team after winning the U16 Texas State Slam and earning a top‑50 national ranking. The Bulldogs' fall 2026 schedule includes major tournaments across the South, and Patton will be part of a retooled roster entering Sun Belt Conference play under coach Amy Sargeant.
   

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Friday September 11
• Patriot Day
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• Texas First Responders Day
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Saturday September 26
• Sherman Evening Lions Club 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off →
  903 Brewers, 221 W Houston St, Sherman
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Music & Movement Story Time
  The Colony Public Library - Kids Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  10:15 am
• What's for Dinner? Conflict and Consumption in American Food Cultur
  TCU College of Fine Arts Moudy Gallery
  11:00 am
• Computer Tutor
  Park Forest Branch Library 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX, 75234, US
  11:00 am
• Rupture & Release | Art Exhibition
  TCU College of Fine Arts Fort Worth Contemporary Arts Gallery
  12:00 pm
• SNAP Application Assistance with Tarrant Area Food Bank North
  The Colony Public Library - Adults The Colony Public Library - Lobby - 6800 Main St. The Colo
  1:00 pm
• Homeschool Huddle: Presentation Afternoon
  The Colony Public Library - Kids Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  1:00 pm
• Career and Technology Help
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  1:00 pm
• The English Corner
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  2:00 pm

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Farmers Branch

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