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Hey there, Coppell! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Mobile construction-career lab arrives in Coppell—see what students can try.
• What new upgrades are coming to Coppell Community Garden this year?
• See how Coppell climbed in this week's statewide football rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Sherman Evening Lions Club 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Record-breaking heat, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 80.
• Thursday: Hot, with a high of 98 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mobile workshop hits the road to build labor pipeline – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — A new Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop is rolling into Coppell this week, giving local students hands-on VR and AR experiences with construction and skilled trades careers. The program connects teens directly to training options and employers across DFW, aiming to ease the construction labor shortage while opening well-paying, post‑graduation paths for Coppell's youth.
   

• Texas Health Grants to Six North Texas Organizations Expand Access to Fresh Produce (fortworthbusiness.com) — Coppell's Community Garden is getting new raised beds and repairs thanks to a Texas Health grant that also supports Metrocrest's teaching and Carrollton gardens. For Coppell residents, this means more reliable fresh-produce donations to the Metrocrest food pantry and expanded hands-on garden education, all aimed at improving local nutrition and food access.
   

• Texas AP HS football poll (9/14): Prosper, Coppell climb while Waxahachie remains No. 1 (dallasnews.com) — Coppell High's football team has climbed to No. 10 in the statewide AP rankings after a dominant 68-7 win over Keller Timber Creek, improving to 2-1. The poll highlights how Coppell stacks up against top Texas programs like Waxahachie, Prosper, and Allen as district play approaches.
   

📸 Around Coppell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coppell

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★ Featured events ★

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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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• STEAM - Play-doh® Cells →
  Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell
  10:00 am
• Wine Down Wednesday Coppell →
  Landon Winery Coppell, 3121 Olympus Boulevard #130, Coppell
  12:00 pm
• Chamber Board of Directors Meeting →
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• CFB College Night
  Creekview HS, 3201 Old Denton Rd., Carrollton
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Friday Nights at The Sound →
  3111 Olympus Boulevard, Coppell
• Member Orientation - Chamber 101 →
  Coppell TX
  9:00 am
• Wild by Nature - All About Texas →
  Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Dog Days: Fashion Show and Adoption Event →
  Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street, Coppell
  9:00 am
• Coppell Arts Center - Dog Days Fashion Show & Adoption Event →
  The Grove, 505 Travis Street, Coppell
  9:00 am
• Fall Frolic →
  Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell
  10:00 am
• Sunset Socials: Music in Old Town →
  Old Town Coppell, Coppell
  7:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Coppell Recreation Development Corporation Meeting →
  Second Floor Conference Room, 255 E Parkway Boulevard, Coppell
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone take Foundayo (weight loss pill) for losing weight?
  What have been your results? How long did it take for you to see results? As well, what side effects have you experienced? I have the pills but… (Nextdoor Coppell Greens)

• Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Grapevine, TX in Grapevine. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Carrollton

• Dennis Collins Takes Luxury Garage Market Up a Gear With $1M+ Units (candysdirt.com)
• Fort Worth-area high school football Week 4 schedule: See where teams will play (star-telegram.com)

Irving

• Introducing SJA Leaders in Security Dallas-Fort Worth (securityjournalamericas.com)
• Irving Resident Arrested on Drug Felonies, 2018 Runaway Child Warrant, ICE Hold (irvingweekly.com)
• Dallas Police Search for Robbery Suspect Accused of Punching Employee During Theft (irvingweekly.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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